Camino de Santiago training on the Springfield Trail

Approximately 5 miles in length, the Springfield loop trail follows several tributaries, namely Whiskey Run, Crum Creek and Lownes Run. Along the trail are remnants of a paper mill and various other mills, as well as the homes of those who worked in or supported the mills. Wildlife sightings are frequent, such as frogs, toads, turtles, deer, raccoons, foxes, opossum, and many others. The terrain is mostly wooded, with a half dozen water crossings (easy), some steep hills, and some paved neighborhoods. Hiking poles are highly recommended, as is waterproof footwear.

This hike is recommended for those seeking to train for the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and for those who are interested in discovering it.

This event is dog free.

There is a movie screening of "The Way, My Way" scheduled at 2pm nearby. If you would like to attend the movie screening, please RSVP separately for that event.

(thanks to Beatriz for the writeup from a prior walk)

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This meetup group is hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC). APOC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the enduring tradition of the Camino by supporting its infrastructure, by gathering pilgrims together, and by providing information and encouragement to past and future pilgrims. All our events are free, but we encourage you to support the work of this organization by becoming a member.

Please note that all our events are dog free.

For more information about the Philadelphia Chapter, please visit: https://americanpilgrims.org/iwpmap_directory/philadelphia/

To learn more about American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC), and to become a member for only $50 a year, please visit: http://americanpilgrims.org

We hope you will join us for an event and we look forward to meeting you!
Buen Camino!