Wissahickon conditioning hike .. about 7.5 miles, 1,300' elevation, quick pace

** NOTE: start time- 6:00pm SHARP departure**

This weeks "weekly night hike" is geared more towards conditioning. Taking advantage of longer days, it will be a little longer then our usual weekly routes This is not a beginner hike... We will target some of the hills of the Mighty Wissahickon with a couple up and downs to get higher elevation. Expect to move pretty quickly to accomplish our goal of 8+ miles and 1,300 feet of elevation. Average pace expected about 3.5 mph. Not all weekly hikes will be this aggressive.

We do our best to stick together and look out for one another. But if you are struggling, you will need to find your way back to car. Best to have a buddy if you are not familiar with the Wissahickon.

Gear required: hiking footwear as there will be plenty of rocks and roots,
headlamp if needed (may be dark by end of hike) and water.

Light rain or shine event. Heavy rain or storms will cancel.

PARKING AND MEETING LOCATION: We will meet at the corner of Brierdale Rd and Cathedral Rd, side closest to the shopping center parking lot (see Meetup location Pin). There is parking on plenty of free street parking on Cathedral Rd.

NOTICE: Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking with us.