About us
Welcome to the Appalachian Mountain Club Delaware Valley Chapter (AMC-DV)!
AMC-DV is one of the Philadelphia region’s largest, oldest, and most active outdoor clubs, with 800+ outdoor-related activities each year (most are free!). Join us on one of our many events and trips in and around the Greater Philadelphia area, the Lehigh Valley, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond. Activities and trips include hiking, paddling, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance, conservation, outdoor education, and more. All activities are led by trained and experienced leaders! Our chapter is part of the national Appalachian Mountain Club, which offers a wide range of trips on the East Coast and beyond.
Our 20s/30s AMC Meetup Group
If you are interested in AMC-DV activities geared for those under 40, click https://www.meetup.com/amc20sand30s/?eventOrigin=your_groups to join the AMC 20s/30s Meetup Group.
Finding AMC Delaware Valley Activities
Not all AMC-DV activities are posted here on Meetup. To explore all DV activities for hiking, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance, and more, visit DV Monthly Activities. A Google calendar view of DV activities will display. Or, for more detailed listings, visit the AMC Outdoors Connector activities finder.
To find outdoors opportunities in NJ, NY, and New England, visit https://activities.outdoors.org/s/? to view all activities of all chapters.
What make our MeetUp activities different?
There are a lot of great MeetUp groups out there to choose from. A key thing that sets AMC-DV apart from some of them is that our activity leaders undergo training and are experienced outdoors people who volunteer their time and expertise. Their goal: to share fun, friendly and safe outdoors experiences. While safety is their primary concern, participants must also accept risk and responsibility for their own safety.
Upcoming events
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Trail Workday on the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail at Tollgate Landing
Great Blue Heron Park, 3202 Dovecote Dr, Quakertown, PA 18951, USA, Quakertown, PA, USActivity Type: Trail Work | Trail Work
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Madison DeGerolamo
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001GBrl
Audience: EveryoneDescription:
Join AMC staff on at the Tollgate Landing Trail Gap on the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail! We will be working on establishing a trail corridor between the Great Blue Heron Park and Trumbauersville Road, and a short connecting trail between Great Blue Heron Park and the Tollgate Landing neighborhood, strategically removing brush and small vegetation.
The Tollgate Landing Trail Gap is a gap in the PA Highlands Trail route that is located between the Barrel Run Trail to the west and the Brayton Garden Trail to the east in Richland and Milford Townships. For more information about Tollgate Landing, check out the PA Highlands website here.
We will meet at Great Blue Heron Park parking lot, then walk together to get to the beginning of the trail. Participants should plan to bring at least one liter of water, and a snack. They should wear durable boots or sneakers, and long sleeves/pants to protect themselves from thorns, poison ivy, and ticks. During the trail workday, participants will use handheld tools such as loppers, folding saws, and pruners. Proper PPE is required including hard hats, work gloves, and safety glasses, which will all be provided. This workday is beginner friendly! No prior trail building experience needed.
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 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.
What is the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail?
The Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania is a connected trail network located in the 1.9 million-acre, 13 county Pennsylvania Highlands region. The 300-mile route spans across southeast Pennsylvania, from the Pennsylvania-Maryland border in Waynesboro to the Delaware River in Easton. The trail co-aligns with several other trails in the region, including rugged, natural surface trails, as well as paved multi-use pathways. Hikers may find themselves walking through dense forests with beautiful vistas, or through urban areas where shops and restaurants are just steps away. Find more information about the PA Highlands Trail on our website and check out our interactive map for more details on trail segments.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Valley Forge Saturday Afternoon Hike
Valley Forge Artillery Park, East Inner Line Rd, Valley Forge, pa, USJoin us for some enjoyable exercise: an approximately 4-6 mile hike on trails in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 3 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections (rocks, tree roots, etc.); total elevation gain will be around 600 – 1,100 feet. Trails on Mt. Misery and/or Mt. Joy will be included as well as flatter areas. We will stop periodically, especially at the tops of hills if some go up faster than others, so that we all continue on the same hike.
Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot, at the end near the restrooms. GPS coordinates: 40.0939, -75.4490
Bring water, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots work well), and a smile. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash as required by the park.
If the hike is canceled, such as due to weather, we plan to announce this at least two hours in advance.
AMC is a non-profit organization and the hike leaders are volunteers. All participants will need to sign the AMC liability release agreement (click here to review it in advance). Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will need to sign the agreement for them. Alternatively, you can register on the AMC website and sign the agreement in advance there. The AMC website also shows many other AMC events that might interest you.
AMC is an outdoor recreation and conservation organization that, among other things, helps maintain the hiking trails we use in Valley Forge and many other parks. Non-members are welcome on this hike, but membership is inexpensive and supports the great work AMC does (click here to learn more).
If have questions, text Sue at 610-761-9302. Please try your best to be on time. If you are running a few minutes late, text Marianne at 267-644-9998.
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