3.5-Mile Loop Hike at the Heinz Wildlife Refuge

Hey Philly! This one's for you!

Join other 20s/30s for a flat, loop hike at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in the Tinicum area, right next to the Philadelphia International Airport. This preserved land has been a sanctuary for plants and animals since it opened in 1972. As you walk the loop, you will see the rich diversity of fish, wildlife and native plants that the refuge supports.

**For starting location and online registration, click https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001gaGD2AY/act00015991.**

We will meet in front of the nature center and begin our hike from the parking lot. The trail will cut through wooded areas, but will mostly hug the edge of the huge marsh that makes up much of the refuge. After circling the marsh, we will return to the parking lot.
Following the hike, we can grab a bite to eat at the iconic Penrose Diner, located about 10 minutes away on 2016 Penrose Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19145.

Please meet in the parking lot at 10:15 am so we can leave promptly at 10:30am.

The trails may be muddy after a rain, so wear sturdy walking shoes. Layer clothing according to the temperatures, and be prepared with a bottle of water. Poor weather conditions may cancel the hike, so check the trip posting before departing.
If you sign up but want to cancel, please remove yourself from the list so another person can have your spot.

Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or a legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.

This is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with that group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct. If you have questions, please contact the trip leader(s) by emailing them for more information.