American Pilgrims on the Camino - Philadelphia Chapter

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!

Bill Bennett's recent Camino movie ‘The Way, My Way’, is now streaming! Join us at the Helen Kate Furness Library in Wallingford, PA, where we can gather and watch together.

Parking at the library is very limited, and the surrounding streets do not allow parking. We suggest parking in the nearby Wallingford SEPTA lot (see map below) (you have to pay a little at the station kiosk) and carpooling as much as possible.

Synopsis: "Based on Bill Bennett's best selling Camino memoir of the same title, The Way, My Way is a movie about a man walking the 800km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, searching for meaning – not realizing it was right in front of him, one step at a time."

Running time: 1 hour, 40 min

Suggested donation of $2.00 for space rental & supplies (can bring day of the event). Popcorn and soda will be provided 🍿

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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!

Join us for a hike in Susquehanna State Park in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

Between the months of November and February, about 150 American Bald Eagles gather at the base of the Conowingo Dam to fish, built nests and make baby eagles. All along the hike, we will be able to watch American Bald Eagles grab fish out of the river and then if we are lucky, we will see the birds fight over the fish.

We will walk along an old train track path that was converted to a hiking / biking trail along the Susquehanna River at Harve De Grace. It is a flat trail that goes from near the bridge over Rt. 95 to the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River. The Path is 4-5 miles to the dam and then 4-5 miles back to the car (9-10 miles round trip walk). When the hike is finished, we can eat /have a beer in the tiny town of Harve De Grace on the Chesapeake Bay. The path is flat and easy.

Leave a message in the comment section for car pooling needs.

Food: At the Conowingo Dam, there are picnic tables to eat snacks, bathrooms and then time to watch the Bald Eagles and take pictures for people with good cameras. After the hike, we will find a place to eat in Havre De Grace on the Chesapeake Bay.

Bathrooms: There will be some bathrooms along the way.

Rain/Inclement Weather: In the event of rain or poor weather, we will reschedule this hike.

Address:

Susquehanna State Park
4122 Wilkinson Road
Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Meet at the parking lot for the Carter-Archer Mansion which is in the Rock Run Historic Area. There does not appear to be a specific street address for the starting location. Once you are in the park, follow signs for the "Carter-Archer Mansion" and "Rock Run Historic Area" and the directions below.

Driving Directions:

​Take I-95 south to Route 155, exit 89. Proceed west on Route 155 to Route 161. Turn right on Route 161 and then right on Rock Run Road. Follow Rock Run Road into the park.

Once you are in the park, follow signs for "Carter-Archer Mansion" or the "Rock Run Historic Area". This will take you on Rock Run Road down the mountain until you get to the intersection of Rock Run Rd and Stafford Rd, with the Susquehanna River in front of you. The Carter-Archer Mansion will be on your right with the Rock Run Mill across the street.

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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!