*FULL* Brandywine Creek State Park 9.5 miles
Details
Snapshot:
Intensity: Moderate
Length: 9,5 miles
Duration: 4 hours (Note end times are best estimate)
Pace: 3.2 mph ish
Elevation: 1,100
Description:
Located along Wilmington’s famous Brandywine Creek, Brandywine Creek State Park is a sprawling former country estate with a beautiful ecological heritage. The park encompasses 933 acres of rolling meadows, nature preserves, trails, and waterways.
We will wander through various trails, including the creekside trail. This will be another more relaxed paced summer time hike. BUT it is not a stroll. Pace will be about 3-3.2mph. We will keep a nice flow with quick regroup pauses and stops at various points of interest. Perhaps even a splash in the creek??
This hike is not best suited for true beginners( those with no previous hiking experience) or fast paced/hardcore hikers unless you are cool with a tampered vibe. This hike is a great opportunity for those who avoid our usual hardcore weekend hikes and are ok with pace listed above. This hike is specifically designed to get inactive members out and about.
Note: there is a fee listed/associated with this park. Not sure if it is for parking lot or to hike the park. Looking into it at time of posting.
GEAR REQUIRED:
1- Proper footwear- hiking boots or trail runners
2- Appropriate clothing for conditions: layers, wind and rain protection based upon forecast.
3- WATER or other source of hydration; food/snacks as needed
4- Electrolytes suggested
6- Sunscreen and bug spray as desired
WEATHER: We will hike in very light rain. Heavier rain will cancel
PARKING AND MEETING LOCATION: Siegel JCC parking located at 125 Garden of Eden Rd. Park on left side. See Meetup PIN for exact spot. PLEASE BE VERY RESPECTFUL (no trash, etc). This is private property and they were kind enough to grant me permission to park here.
GUEST and ATTENDANCE POLICY: All attendees must be members of Outdoor Adventure Friends. This is for communication purposes to ensure that those in attendance understand exactly what they are signing up for. Please be courteous and change your rsvp in a timely fashion if you can no longer attend an event. Repeated no shows or a history of signing up and dropping off excessively when there is a waitlist will exclude you from being moved off of future waitlists and special events
PLEASE NOTE: I cannot respond to calls, texts, emails, messages on meetup, or comments on the event page once we start hiking. Please plan accordingly.
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.