Chester County Trail Club upcoming events

Hildacy Farm Preserve, Class A/B, 5 Miles (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) for this moderate hike in a nature preserve known for its birds. The Preserve is maintained by Natural Lands.

Directions: Take Route 252 South from Paoli to Palmers Mill Rd. Approximately 8 miles. Left on Palmers Mill Rd. for 0.2 miles. Go right into parking for Natural Lands.

Address:1031 Palmers Mill Rd., Media, PA 19063. The trail parking is at the end of the lot.

No Restrooms. Bring water and snacks

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at 7:00 AM for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger. Park in the Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Peace Valley Nature Center, Class A/B, 10–12 miles (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella Fox - 484-432-2150 at IMAX Theater in King of Prussia for a carpool at 7:30 AM or meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM.

Directions: When facing the theater, park on the left-hand side. Bring lunch, snack and water. Restrooms at the Nature Center.

Address: IMAX Theater: 300 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 for carpooling. Peace Valley Nature Center 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 at 8:30 AM.

Appalachian Trail Pennsylvania Section 1B, Class C/D, 9 Miles (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leaders Alison and Bob Gagnon 610-547-0034, robertgagnon@verizon.net, for a day hike on Section 1B of the Appalachian Trail in NJ and Pennsylvania. The hike is from the Kittatinney Point Visitors Center parking lot, NJ, to the Fox Gap Trailhead. This will be a shuttle hike.

Location: meet at the Fox Gap Trailhead at 8:30 AM for shuttle to the Kittatinney Point, NJ, Visitors Center parking lot.

Directions: We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Appalachian Trail, Fox Gap Parking Area, PA-191, Bangor, PA 18013. GPS coordinates 40.9355, -75.1970. We will shuttle from there to the Kittatinney Point Visitors Center parking lot, Old Mine Road, Columbia, NJ.

Carpool: those interested in carpooling, meet at 7:00 AM at Gateway Shopping Center, Swedesford Road, Wayne, outside of the Starbucks.

Bring water, snack, lunch. For the purpose of fixing logistics, please contact the HL.

Village and Woods of Arden Delaware, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 329-2350, for a walk through the village of Arden and surrounding woodlands. Arden came to life as a Summer arts colony and Utopian community in 1900. Meet at the Arden Gild Hall.

Directions: Head south on U.2. 202. 0.7 miles past the Delaware line, turn left at the Rte. 92/Naamans Road traffic light. In 0.9 miles (3^rd traffic light), turn right onto Grubb Road. Continue 2.5 miles on Grubb Road/Harvey Road, then turn right onto Orleans Road (4^th traffic light). Keep to the left at the fork in the road, and the Gild Hall will come up quickly on your left.

Address for Arden Gild Hall: 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE 19810.

Restrooms at the Gild Hall. Bring water and snacks

Cheslen Preserve, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Sunday, May 10, 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, 484-319-2350 for a hike in the Natural Lands Trust Preserve.

Directions: Follow Route 842 out of West Chester. After the road crosses the Brandywine for the first time, go 4.1 miles to Cannery Road. Turn right and go 1.4 miles to the entrance on the left. Park at top of hill.

Address: Ollie Owl’s Nature Playground,1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320.

GPS Coordinates: 39.921114, -75.728818. Google Maps: W7CC+9G Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Bring snack and water.

Hibernia County Park, Class B, 8-10 Miles (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Alan Alvarez, 610-804-6577, for an Adventure hike in the park. Meet at the main parking lot next to Hibernia Mansion.

Directions: Take Route 30 bypass to Route. 82 north. Go north on Route 82 for about 2 miles to Cedar Knoll Road, turn left and go another 2 miles to the park entrance on the left.

Address: 1 Park Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. GPS Coordinates: 40.03072, -75.84122, Google Maps: 25J5+7G Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Bring snacks and water and

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd).
From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd. Turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Directions: from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Meet HLs Carol Bovell 610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions: from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.

Annual Membership and Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Annual Membership and Board of Directors meeting is scheduled meeting in Room 339 in the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. That’s the same place where have previously met for CCTC Board Meetings. NOTE: Security screening will be in effect upon entering the building. Be prepared to place personal property on an x-ray machine belt and to walk through a screening device. All members are welcome.

Cheslen Preserve, Class B/C, 9 Miles (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Stephen Arrigo, 484-883-4960, for a hike around the grounds of Cheslen that includes hills, woods, fields, and a short segment of pavement. One bail point will be available.

Address: Ollie Owl’s Nature Playground, 1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. GPS Coordinates: 39.921114, -75.728818. Google Maps: W7CC+9G Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack.

Brandywine Mason-Dixon Trails Work at Chadds Ford (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Joe Kiczek, 484-639-8824 and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at the Chadds Ford Elementary School, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford.

Address: 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA.

Directions: From the intersection of Routes 1 and 202, go south on Route 1 for 2.9 miles. The school is on your right (at the traffic light). Park in the lower lot on your left.

GPS Coordinates: 39.873536, -75.599313. Google Maps: VCF2+C7 Chadds Ford, PA.

We will be cutting back overgrowth, clearing obstructions, picking up trash, and freshening the blazes along the trail. Bring water, snacks, gloves, loppers, and pruning/shears, if you have them. No bathrooms are available.

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Trexler Preserve, Class C, 12 Miles (Saturday, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Frank Tallent (cell 610-248-5045) for a moderately paced hike in this beautiful nature preserve. Due to the challenging terrain, there will be some early exit trails provided.

Directions: Proceed on Route 309 north past Allentown to the intersection of Orchard Road which is about 200 feet past the Schnecksville Diner; Turn left at the light onto Orchard Road and drive 1.2 miles to the trailhead parking lot on the right.

Google: M94M+CC 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA, 18078, Lehigh County.

Bring Snacks, Lunch and Water.

Myrick Conservation Center Brandywine Red Clat Alliance, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles (Saturday, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, (484-319-2350), at the Myrick Conservation Center parking lot, located on Route. 842, west of West Chester, PA. The hike will be through wooded hillsides and open pasture areas.

Directions: Follow Route 842 out of West Chester. After the road crosses the Brandywine for the first time, the parking lot will be on your left after 2.4 miles.

Address: 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382. GPS Coordinates: 39.913427, -75.678291. Google Map Address: W87C+9M West Chester, Pennsylvania.

There is a Porta Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water

Appalachian Trail Tennessee/ Class C/D, 63 Miles (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Backpack Sections 10-14 Maps 3&4 of the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee.

Trip to start in Erwin (near Uncle Johnny’s, mm 344.4) and end at

Tanyard Gap (Route 70, mm 281.0).

The trip is limited to 5 experienced backpackers including the leader.

For more information contact HL Joe Kiczek (C) 484-639-8824 or

jskiczek@verizon.net.

Deadline for participation commitment April 30, 2026.

Bryn Coed Preserve Opalanie Park, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Barbara Lombardo (cell: 610-564-6550)at the Opalanie Park parking lot located on St. Matthews Road Chester Springs, PA. The hike will be through wooded hillsides and open pasture areas. An optional 2-3 minute trailhead yoga/stretch will be offered at the start and end of the hike.

Directions: St. Matthews Road is across from St. Matthews United Church of Christ located on Route 401, (1.5 miles from Route 100 or 2.7 miles from Route 113). Take St. Matthews Road for 2.7 miles, the lot is on the right. GPS will get you close – Look for the Opalanie Park sign.

Address:1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA.

GPS Coordinates: 40.1243709, -75.6273025 Google Maps: 49FF+P3 Chester Springs, PA

There is a Port-a-Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water.

Bryn Coed Preserve Opalanie Park, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Address:1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA.

GPS Coordinates: 40.1243709, -75.6273025 Google Maps: 49FF+P3 Chester Springs, PA

There is a Port-a-Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Martin Park, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler 484-319-2350 for a hike starting at Martin Park in Thornbury Township, Delaware County.

Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1, go North on Route 1 for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Stoney Bank Road. Martin Park is 0.9 miles on the right. GPS Coordinates: 39.90848, -75.48386 (Stony Bank Road, Glen Mills PA).

Address: 80 Stoney Bank Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.( address is for house across the street from the park)

Bring water and snacks

Philadelphia Navy Yard ,Class A, 5-6 Miles (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, Peggy Donnelly, 610-299-3885 , for a hike around the Navy Yard.

Google Directions: From I-95 North towards Philadelphia Take Exit 17, head right on the ramp for PA-611 North towards Pattison Avenue (0.6 mi), Make a U Turn (0.3mi), Road name changes to South Broad Street (0.1 mi), Bear right, then bear right onto South Broad Street ( 0.4 mi), turn left onto Kitty Hawk Avenue ).

Dee's directions: take the Scenic Route which involves going over the George Platt Bridge and a small lift bridge. From I-95 North towards Philadelphia use the right two lanes to take Exit 13 towards I-76 West (1.4 mi), Merge onto Penrose Avenue. Do not take Island Ave (2.0mi), Turn right onto South 26th Street (1.0 mi), Turn left onto Kitty Hawk Avenue This hike will involve seeing the past, present and future of the Philadelphia Naval Yard. This is an amazing historical and cultural area not to be missed. You can bring your lunch or we can eat at one of the many different venues within the Navy Yard.

Meeting Place Address: start at 1199 Kitty Hawk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19112. You will see an old red sign with the word MIRAGE. Make a right and keep going straight on south 11th street until you reach the end of the street,( Admiral Peary Way) turn left and follow the road along the river. You can park anywhere on the right side of the street.

Anyone who would like to carpool please meet Dee at the Walmart Shopping Center near the garden shop at 605 Conchester Highway, Boothwyn, PA 19061 at 9:00 AM

Please let Dee know that you are carpooling.

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Hike Across Maryland on the Appalachian Trail, 41 Miles (Saturday, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

2026 HAM on the Appalachian Trail: sponsored by the Mountain Club of Maryland

Serious Hikers: This hike is intended for the serious hiker who has done three or more hikes of 15 miles or more. At a bare minimum, hikers should be able to hike at a rate of 2.5 to 3 miles an hour for 14 hours over mountainous terrain.

Checkpoints: There are 9 checkpoints along the way providing water/Gatorade and snacks to the hikers, including lunch food at the Washington Monument checkpoint which is the halfway mark (21 miles).

Camp Round Meadow: Stay the night of May 22nd at the Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp Round Meadow (https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/camp-round-meadow.htm). Cost is included in the registration fee which is $60.00 plus fees.

More Information/Registration: For more information about the HAM and/or to register please visit https://2026HAM.eventbrite.com.

Upper Wissahickon Valley, Class B/C, 6-8 Miles (Saturday, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, at the Bells Mill Road Upper Parking Lot for a hike in the upper Wissahickon Valley Park. Trails will sometimes be rocky with hills. Hiking boots are recommended.

Directions: Take US-202 North toward King of Prussia. Using the right 3 lanes merge onto I-76 East toward Philadelphia East (5.0 mi.) Take exit 331B to merge onto I-476 North toward Plymouth Meeting (2.8 mi). Take exit 18A toward Conshohocken. Merge onto Ridge Pike/SR 3056/State Route 3056. Continue to follow Ridge Pike. Pass by Outback Steakhouse (on the left in 0.4 mi) (3.5 mi). Continue onto Ridge Ave. (0.2 mi). Turn left onto Bells Mill Rd. Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot will be on the right.

GPS Coordinates: (40.07830, -75.22764). Bring water and LUNCH.

CAR POOLING: If you want to join a carpool, TEXT ME, and meet before 8:15 near Starbucks in the Gateway Shopping Center: 171 Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087. We will leave promptly at 8:15. Ingrid Cantarella-Fox will coordinate the carpool.

Valley Forge Loop, Class B/C, 10 Miles (Saturday, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Glenn Owens H 610-644-0470, C 484-885-0504, for a clockwise loop hike, centered on the Schuylkill River, utilizing common and lesser trails. We'll start by passing through the Medal of Honor Grove.

Directions: From the traffic light intersection of Routes 23 and 252 in Valley Forge, go west on Route.23 for approx. 0.5 miles and park in the lot on the right between the stone house and the Valley Forge Post Office,

Address: 1721 Valley Forge Rd, Valley Forge, PA 19481. Google Map Address: 3GXH+RF Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Bring water and lunch.

Note: The pace and adventure will be moderate. We'll pass by Schuylkill navigation, dredging, and railroad infrastructure.

Crow's Nest Preserve , Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, 484-319-2350, for a somewhat hilly hike through woods and fields. Some rocky sections

Directions: From Exton, head north on PA-100. Turn left onto PA-23. In 4.9 miles, turn right onto Trythall Road. Trythall Road ends in 1.5 miles at Harmonyville Road. Turn left here, then make the first right onto Piersol Road. The preserve parking lot comes up quickly on your left.

Address: 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA 19520.

GPS Coordinates: 40.18857, -75.75621. Google Maps: 56QV+9F Elverson, PA.

Bring snack and water.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Brandywine Trail Work Party at Marsh Creek (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Joe Kiczek, 484-639-8824 and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, on Little Conestoga Road at the north end of the lake.

Directions: From the Rite Aid in Downingtown take Route 282/Wallace Avenue/Creek Road, west for 6.8 miles. Turn right onto Marshall Road for 1.2 miles (at the 1^st stop sign continue straight-Marshall Road becomes Little Conestoga Road). Turn right at the next stop sign to stay on Little Conestoga Road for 0.6 miles. Park on the south side of the road just past the 2^nd Popjoy Lane street sign.

GPS Coordinates: 40.08469, -75.727219 Google Maps: 37MC+WW Glenmoore, PA

. We will be cutting back overgrowth, mowing grass, clearing obstructions, and freshening the blazes along the trail. Bring water, snacks, gloves, loppers, and pruning/shears, if you have them. No bathrooms are available

Okehocking Preserve Class B, 4-5 Miles (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Odell 484-885-6205.

Address: 5316 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Directions: From Route 3 & US 202, go east on Route 3 approximately 6 miles to Delchester Road traffic light. Turn left and go up the hill approximately 400 feet to the Dog Park parking lot on the left. Meet by the Bulletin Board. If the lot is filled, go past the entrance and park under the pine trees on the left. From US 252 and US 3, go west approximately 4.3 miles to Delchester Road traffic light. Turn right and proceed up to the Dog Park parking lot on the left. Please note:

There are no restrooms on the preserve and there are a number of hills to climb. There is a Wawa approximately 3 miles west on Route 3.

Bring water and a snack.

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Struble Trail - Full Moon, Class A, 6 Miles (Friday, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Meet hike leaders Magda Dobrowolska (484-883-7280) and Marcin Liss (610-310-5426) at the Rite Aid in Downingtown.

Address:101 Wallace Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335.

Directions: From west on Business Route 30, turn right onto Wallace Avenue (at the traffic light in the center of Downingtown). At the next traffic light, continue straight across and turn right into the Rite Aid parking lot.

Ridley Creek State Park, Class A, 5 Miles (Saturday, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328, for an easy walk on the paved path in the woods. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park.

Directions: from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn onto Sandy Flash Road (Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot.

Address: 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA. ( house address across from the park)

GPS Coordinates: 39.955644,_-75.451609.

Bring water and snacks. Restrooms available.

Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Class B, 13-14 Miles (Saturday, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Joe Kiczek (c) 484-639-4484, at the Visitor Center parking lot. We will hike trails in the public recreation area including the Horseshoe Trail.

Address: 100 Museum Road Newmanstown, PA 17073.

Directions: From Route 30 Bypass: Take exit for 322 west and continue for approximately 32 miles. Turn right onto North Clay Road (by the Fox Meadow Creamery). Drive 1.1 miles turn right onto Hopeland Rd. Drive ½ mile and turn left onto Kleinfeltersville Rd. In 3 miles turn left onto Museum Road and continue to the visitors center parking area.

GPS CO-ORDINATES: 40.2711870, -76.2500970GOOGLE MAPS: 7PCX+FX Newmanstown, Pennsylvania.

Bring water, snack and a lunch. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center.

George Lorimer Preserve North Valley Road, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150. Meet for a hike through an Open Land Conservancy Preserve.

Directions: From Route 202, take the Route 252 exit. From the west: turn left on Swedesford Rd. From the east, take Route. 252 S to Swedesford Rd. and turn right onto Swedesford Rd. Take Swedesford Rd. to North Valley Rd. Turn right onto North Valley to the parking lot on the right. Go slow, it is easily missed.

Bring water and a snack.

George Lorimer Preserve North Valley Road, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150. Meet for a hike through an Open Land Conservancy Preserve.

Bring water and a snack.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

CCTC Picnic Hike, Class B, 8-10 Miles (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet George March, 610-384-3753, at Pavilion #4 for a walk in the woods in and around Hibernia County Park.

Address: 1 Park Road Coatesville, Pa.

Directions: Enter park at 720 Cedar Knoll Road. Turn right at the first intersection on Park Road near the Park office. Follow Park Road through a forested area and Pavilion #4 will be on your right. Look for CCTC signs.

Bring water and a snack

CCTC Picnic Hike, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Meet Jennifer Risen, 484-459-1432, at Pavilion #4 for a walk in the woods in and around Hibernia County Park.

Address: 1 Park Road Coatesville, PA 19320

Bring water and a snack

CCTC Picnic Hike, Class A, 3 Miles (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Meet Pradip Bhatnagar, 4842521947,at Pavilion #4 for a walk in the woods in and around Hibernia County Park.

Address: 1 Park Road Coatesville, PA 19320

Bring water and a snack

CCTC Annual Picnic (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

CCTC Annual Picnic:

Address:Hibernia Park 1 Park Road Coatesville, PA 19320

Phoenixville Towpath Canal Black Rock Sanctuary, Class A/B, 6-7 Miles (Sunday, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Joe Kiczek (c) 484-639-8824, at Lock 60 parking lot, for a hike that has a bit of everything: Canals, Dams, Locks, Animals and a Nature Sanctuary. We will hike the Tow Path along the Schuylkill River and then take the Upper Schuylkill River Trail to the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park where we will see wolves, foxes, donkeys, eagles, hawks and other critters and then proceed back along the south side of the river and back to the Lock 60 parking lot.

ADDRESS: Near 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, PA 19453. DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Routes 29 and 202 drive north on Route 29 for approximately 2.0 miles and turn right onto White Horse Road, drive 3.7 miles and turn left onto Valley Forge Road, drive 0.3 miles and turn right onto Starr Street, drive 0.9 miles and turn right onto Bridge Street, cross over bridge and make 1^st left toward Lock 60. Parking lot will be on your left by Lock 60.Bring water and snacks. GPS Coordinates: 40.1446363, -75.5087053. Google Maps: 4FVR+VG3 Phoenixville, PA. Restrooms are available at the Trailhead.

Phoenixville Towpath Canal Black Rock Sanctuary, Class A/B, 6-7 Miles (Sunday, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Brandywine Mason-Dixon Trails Work at Chadds Ford (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Joe Kiczek, 484-639-8824 and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at the Chadds Ford Elementary School, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford.

Address: 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA.

Directions: From the intersection of Routes 1 and 202, go south on Route 1 for 2.9 miles. The school is on your right (at the traffic light). Park in the lower lot on your left.

GPS Coordinates: 39.873536, -75.599313. Google Maps: VCF2+C7 Chadds Ford, PA.

Marsh Creek State Park, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 319-2350, at the West Boat Dock parking lot. We will hike the trails on the North Side of the park.

Directions: From the intersection of Route 282 and E. Pennsylvania Avenue (where the Rite Aid is located) take Route 282 west to the intersection with Lyndell Road, turn right and follow road to the entrance of Marsh Creek State Park. Park in the lot closest to the lake.

GPS CO-ORDINATES: 40.0641628, -75.729553

GOOGLE MAPS: 377C+M5 Lyndell, Pennsylvania

Restrooms are available at Trailhead.

Bring Water and Snacks.

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Mason Dixon Trail Lock 12 to Apollo County Park, Class B/C, 14-15 Miles (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Joe Kiczek (c) 484-639-8824 at the Apollo County Parking Area at 8:00AM. From there we will shuttle to the Lock 12 Trailhead. Hike will be along the western shore of the Susquehanna River and feature trails along scenic streams with many small waterfalls, several stream crossings, numerous climbs and descents with some steep ascents and descents on switchbacks, numerous vistas of the river valley and trails through two State Game Lands

Carpool: We can meet up in the Home Depot parking area behind the Arby’s Restaurant (800 Commons Drive Parkesburg, PA 19365) to carpool with a 7:00 AM departure, maximum number of hikers per car is 2 since this a shuttle hike.

ADDRESS: 5001-5077 Shenk’s Ferry Road Brogue, PA 17309 Written directions for shuttle to start will be handed out at meet up.

DIRECTIONS: From the Norman Wood Bridge (Route 372) as it crosses the Susquehanna River, turn right onto Slab Road then In 0.5 miles turn right onto Delta Road Pennsylvania. In 4.4 miles turn right onto Goram Road, In 4.3 miles turn right onto Furnace Road (Route 425),In 0.4 miles turn left onto Shenk’s Ferry Road, In 0.3 miles the destination is on your left. GPS CO-ORDINATES: 39.90303, -76.39857. GOOGLE MAPS: WJ32+6J Brogue

Bring water, snack, lunch and a spirit of adventure

Chestnut Hill to Philadelphia City Hall, Class A/B, 13 Miles (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike from Chestnut Hill to Center City. We will have a late lunch at McGillins Old Ale House, then take the train back to Chestnut Hill at 4:05PM (seniors ride free). We will pass through the “Schuylkill Navy Regatta” taking place that weekend.

Carpooling: If you want to join a carpool, meet me before 8:15 near Starbucks in the Gateway Shopping Center: 171 Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087. We will leave promptly at 8:15.

The hike will begin promptly at 9:00 at the ACME parking lot (near the train tracks) at 7700 Crittenden St, Philadelphia, PA 19118: GPS: ( 40.07145322, -75.194456 ).

Bring plenty of water, snacks, and money. Lunch will be late.Expect to arrive back at the ACME at 4:50 PM.

Please let me know if you will be car pooling; preferable via text message.

French Creek State Park , Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Sunday, June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 329-2350 (c), at the French Creek playground parking lot for this hilly and mostly wooded hike. Some rocky sections.

Directions: Take Route 345 North from Route 23, turn left onto South Entrance Rd. Turn right onto Park Rd, make the first right after the Park Office, pass by the boat docks, and continue to the parking lot by the playground.

Park Office Address: 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA.

Bring water and snack..

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Ridley Creek State Park, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Meet HL John Odell, 484-885-6205 (C) for a hike in the woods. Meet at the Picnic Area #9 parking lot.

Directions: From Route 352, go north-east on Gradyville Road for 1.3 miles; turn right onto South Sandy Flash Road (Park Entrance). The road to the park office will be on your left after ~0.5 miles. Go past this, take the next left, and follow the signs to Picnic Area #9 (~1 mile).

Address (for the house across the street from the main park entrance): 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

GPS Coordinates: 39.952137, -75.446113,

Google Maps: XH23+VH2 Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and snacks.

Brandywine Trail Work Party at Marsh Creek (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Joe Kiczek, 484-639-8824 and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, on Little Conestoga Road at the north end of the lake.

GPS Coordinates: 40.08469, -75.727219 Google Maps: 37MC+WW Glenmoore, PA

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Horse-Shoe Trail Map 5 Hickory Campground Rte.625, Class C, 12-14 Miles (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella Fox (484-432-2150) in the parking lot at Route 625 for a shuttle to Hickory Run Campground. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO HICKORY RUN CAMPGROUND. There is road walking in this section but also some woods.

Location: Route 625 (New Holland Rd.) (0.8 miles south of Rt 568 (Alleghenyville Rd. Brecknock Township/ Berks County) Carpool available at Morgantown at 7:00 AM. Meet at the clocktower plaza:

Directions: From turnpike exit at Morgantown, south on Rt.10 to the intersection of Route 23, then turn right and proceed to the intersection of I-176, then turn left into the Clock Tower Plaza.

Bring a snack, lunch and water.

South Mountain, Class C, 12 Miles (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Frank Tallent (cell 610-248-5045).

Address: 101 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA, Lehigh County

GOOGLE: GGQ8+QW Emmaus, PA.

Directions: If you come up Routes 29 North or 100 from Chester County stay on Route 29 North to enter Emmaus. Route 29 North will become Chestnut ST. Stay straight on Chestnut ST. until Route 29 turns left; Chestnut ST. will become Main ST. When you see a white building on your right marked “Colors Inc.” you will turn right at the next street, Klines Lane.

Bring water, snack and lunch.

Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire and Maine, Class C/D, 30-35 Miles (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire and Maine. Trip to start at Gorham, NH (MM 1898.2) to Grafton Notch (MM 1930).

We will be on the trail for 4-5 days. The trip is limited to experienced backpackers.

For more information contact HL Joe Kiczek (C) 484-639-8824 or

jskiczek@verizon.net.

Deadline for participation commitment June 1, 2026.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Horse-Shoe Trail Work Hike (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, in the parking lot of Charlestown Elementary School for this clean-up and trim on the Horse-Shoe Trail. Bring loppers, pruning shears, gloves, etc. If you can hike, you can help maintain. We need folks to blaze, trim, and check out the trail.

Directions: from West Chester, take Route 202 North to Route 29 North. When Route 29 goes right, continue straight on Charlestown Road. School is up the hill on your right. Enter the second driveway and park in the back.

Address: 2060 Charlestown Road, Malvern, PA. No RESTROOMS

Bring Water and snacks.

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

This is a joint hike with Tyler Arboretum members, and members of the public are also invited to participate. Tyler membership, a guest pass, or payment of entry fee is required. Admissions are: Adults (ages 18-64): $18; Seniors (65+), and Veterans: $15; Military, and children ages 3-17, and students with valid ID: $10; Tyler members - Free. To expedite entry processing through the Visitor Center, Tyler is requesting pre-registration from their Website’s Event Calendar page (https://tylerarboretum.org/calendar). CCTC does not have a registration requirement; there is no limit on the number of hikers. The gate to the parking lot opens at 9:00 AM; park in the lot. Sign in with the hike leader on the Club’s sign-in sheet then check in at the Visitor Center window. Proceed to circle-up at 9:30 AM on the grass area in front of the Barn.

Directions: From West Chester travel south on route PA 352 (Middletown Road), turn east (left) onto Forge Road to merge with Painter Road, then 400 yards south to entry gate and parking lot on the left.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Adopt-A-Highway (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150. Please consider joining the group of hikers who faithfully fulfill this club service project each quarter. Ingrid is eager to have new volunteers join the group.

We meet in the parking lot along Route 322 West just west of the traffic light at Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike.

Wear boots, long pants, long sleeves (if you are prone to poison ivy), gloves & vests & grabbers will be provided.

Struble Trail - Full Moon, Class A, 6 Miles (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Meet hike leaders Magda Dobrowolska (484-883-7280) and Marcin Liss (610-310-5426) at the Rite Aid in Downingtown.

Address:101 Wallace Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335.

Appalachian Trail Pennsylvania Section 6A, Class C, 14 Miles (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leaders Alison and Bob Gagnon 610-547-0034, robertgagnon@verizon.net, for a day hike on Section 6A of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.. The hike is from PA501 to Swatara Gap, Swatara State Park. This will be a shuttle hike.

Hikers are asked to have completed at least 3 documented hikes with the CCTC. Those who do not meet this criteria but wish to participate, and guest hikers, are asked to contact the HL at least 72 hours before the hike.

Location: meet AT trail access parking at Swatara State Park at 8:30 AM.

Directions: Meet at the AT access parking lot at Swatara Gap, Moonshine Road, Swatara State Park, at 8:30 am. GPS Coordinates: 40.4818, -76.5507. We will shuttle to the AT access parking lot at PA Route 501, Bethel, PA, at 8:30 am. GPS Coordinates: 40.5127, -76.3446.

Carpool: Those interested in carpooling, please contact the HL.

Bring water, snacks, and lunch.

West Chester University South Campus Parkway Plaza, Class A/B, 5 Miles (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 in West Chester for this hike in WCU Robert Gordon Nature Area. We'll walk in woods on mostly flat dirt trail, some pavement. Restrooms available at McDonalds, Parkway Plaza.

Address: 929 South High Street, West Chester, Pa

Directions: From North of West Chester; take 202 South to High Street exit. At bottom of exit ramp and traffic light, turn right into Parkway Plaza. From South of West Chester; head North on Route 202 to West Chester. Take High Street (Business) exit straight ahead. At light, turn right into Parkway Plaza. Park in lot beside Timothy's Restaurant (now closed).

Bring Water and snacks. You can also choose to stay for brunch after the hike.

First State National Park Beaver Valley, Class B, 7-8 Miles (Sunday, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike in Rocky Run and Beaver Valley.

Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1 (Painters Crossing), go South toward Wilmington 4.4 miles and turn right onto Woodland Road. Turn left on Rocky Run Blvd to the parking lot on the left. Location: Behind Red Lobster near Concord Mall.

GPS Coordinates:

( 9°49'11.6"N 75°33'01.9"W ).

Bring water and snacks

Coventry Woods, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Sunday, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 319-2350,for this hilly, mostly-wooded hike. Some rocky sections.

Directions: From the intersection of PA-100 & PA-23, continue north on PA-100 for 2.0 miles. Turn left onto West Hoffecker Road. After 0.5 miles, turn right on Laurelwood Road. After 0.1 miles, turn left onto Temple Road. After 1.0 mile, take a slight left onto St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left to stay on St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left onto Fernbrook Lane. The first parking lot is very small. Take the left fork and continue until you reach remote parking.

Address: 2000 Fernbrook Lane, Pottstown, PA 19465.

Bring water and snack.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, July 02, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Coventry Woods Preserve, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, July 05, 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150 for this woodsy hike.

Directions: From the intersection of PA-100 & PA-23, continue north on PA-100 for 2.0 miles. Turn left onto West Hoffecker Road. After 0.5 miles, turn right on Laurelwood Road. After 0.1 miles, turn left onto Temple Road. After 1.0 mile, take a slight left onto St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left to stay on St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left onto Fernbrook Lane. The first parking lot is very small. Take the first left and continue until you reach the remote parking lot.

Address: 2000 Fernbrook Lane, Pottstown, PA 19465.

Bring water and snack.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Oakbourne Park , Class A/B, 5 Miles (Saturday, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Elizabeth & Mark Creager 610-513-3328 in the parking lot alongside the Oakbourne mansion for this walk in and around the park on mostly wooded dirt trails, some gentle hills.

Directions: From South, follow Route 202 North towards West Chester. Turn right onto Route 926 and follow to traffic light at S Concord Road. Turn left at light and follow S Concord to Oakbourne Park and mansion on left, 1014 S Concord Rd. Turn left into park and follow road around to Mansion - park in lot to the right of the mansion.

From North, follow Route 202 South to S. Matlack St light. Turn Left onto S. Matlack St (FedEx is on right). Follow S Matlack street (it curves around to the left downhill along park, then bears right at bottom of hill where it becomes S Concord Rd; Oakbourne Park entrance will be on your right, 1.1 miles from Route 202). Turn right into park entrance and follow road around to Mansion - park in lot to the right of the mansion.

Address: Oakbourne Park Mansion, 1014 S Concord Rd, West Chester, PA

Port-a-potty available at beginning/end. Bring water & snacks.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Marsh Creek State Park Yellow Trail, Class B, 5 Miles (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Rebecca Cuff, 484-769-7437, at the Dorlan Mill Parking lot. (This is a small lot on the left, a short distance up the hill past the Struble Trail parking area. The lot is to the left of the gated dam access road.)

Directions: From the intersection of Route 282 and E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Downingtown (Rite Aid on corner) take PA Route 282 for 3 miles to the intersection with Dorlan Mill Road. Turn right over the bridge and the parking lot will be on your left after 0.3 miles. Google Map:372P+79 Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack

Welsh Mountain Overlook at the Blue Trail, Class B, 3 Miles (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Lori Kier, 610-620-5111, for a hike in Lancaster Conservancy’s Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve to the Overlook via the Blue Trail and optional Windmill breakfast:

After the hike, you are invited to join us at the Windmill Restaurant (about 15 minutes away at 2838 Main Street, Morgantown, PA 19543), which has a wide variety of breakfast and brunch options.

Location: Parking lot located at: 835 Gault Road, East Earl, PA 17519

Preserve GPS Coordinates: 40.08757, -76.00221

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Goose Creek Park and Rustin HS , Class A, 4-5 Miles (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 in the Goose Creek Park parking lot (behind Salty Cow restaurant).
We'll walk through the yard at the Westtown Station Gallery pottery art; you may want to browse the art pieces on the way back. Those who wish can join us at the Salty Cow for an early lunch or ice cream (opens at 11am; offers outdoor seating in nice weather).
Hike will be on varied paths; half mile paved path in the park, quarter mile on railroad track, some grass and paved paths skirting the high school, and walking through some residential streets. Some gentle slopes.

Directions: From intersection of Route 202 and Route 926 (Street Rd) proceed East on Route 926 for 1.9 miles; turn right. Park is behind the Salty Cow restaurant

Address: 840 E. Street Rd, West Chester, PA 19382.

Google maps coordinates: 39.931399, -75.550016.

Bring water and snacks. Port-a-potties available at start of hike and half way.

Bryn Coed Preserve Opalanie Park, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Address:1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA.

GPS Coordinates: 40.1243709, -75.6273025 Google Maps: 49FF+P3 Chester Springs, PA

There is a Port-a-Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Pickering Grove Park, Class B, 6 Miles (Sunday, August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for a moderate hike through woods and fields of the Binky Lee Preserve.

Directions: From the intersection of Route 401 & Route 113, go north on Route 113 for 1.7 miles to Pickering Grove Park, West Pikeland Township. The parking lot is on the right, the second right after you cross Yellow Springs Road. The sign is hard to see from Route 113, so go slow,

Google Maps: Enter “Pickering Grove Park” or 39XP+4R Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack

Pickering Grove Park, Class B, 6 Miles (Sunday, August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for a moderate hike through woods and fields of the Binky Lee Preserve.

Google Maps: Enter “Pickering Grove Park” or 39XP+4R Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Adopt-A-Highway (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We meet in the parking lot along Route 322 West just west of the traffic light at Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike.

Wear boots, long pants, long sleeves (if you are prone to poison ivy), gloves & vests & grabbers will be provided.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Fort Delaware and Delaware City, Class A, 5 Miles (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Dee Mcgrath, 610-331-7410, in Delaware City at 9:30 AM in front of the ticket booth. We will be getting the 10:00 AM ferry boat.

We will purchase tickets for the ferry ride to Fort Delaware which is on Pea Patch Island. Fort Delaware is nestled along the Delaware River, this former Civil War camp held thousands of Confederate solders. If time permits, we may travel to Fort Dupont off of Route 9 or wander around the village of Delaware City. Those who would like can stay for lunch as a group or on their own. .

Adults 13 + $15.00, Seniors 62+ or Military $14.00 ( round trip) Address: 45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, Delaware. Directions: From I - 95 South take exit 11 for I-495 South towards the Port of Wilmington. Take exit 1 for US-13 South towards Dover, keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-13 South /Airport/Dover. Keep left to stay on US-13 South, Turn left on Hamburg Road then turn right onto DE-9 South, Turn left to stay on DE-9 South, Turn left onto Clinton Street. Bring Water and snacks.

Please purchase tickets ahead of time: https://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/ or call 877-987-2757

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Class A, 8-10 miles (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader Dee McGrath 610-331-7410 at the main entrance. The phone number for the refuge is 215-365-3118. Bail out available at 2.5 miles turn around for 5 miles.

Directions: I- 95 North to exit 10 (Bartram Ave./ Cargo City), Left at Bartram Ave; left at 84^thstreet; left at Lindbergh Boulevard, then a right into the refuge.

Address: 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard Philadelphia, Pa. Google maps; VPRV+V4 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Please bring Water, Snack. Lunch at Stingers.

Valley Forge Park, Class A, 5.5 Miles (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Elizabeth Creager 610-513-3328 in the large parking adjacent to the Washington Memorial Chapel on Route 23, for this walk on the paved trail.

Directions: From PA-23 West Valley Forge Road, turn right onto PA-23 West. Go 1.1 miles and the Chapel will be on your right.

Address: 2000 Valley Forge Park Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Google Maps: 40.10487040041203, -75.43781735950186

Restrooms available. Sneakers OK, bring water & snacks.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

Chester Valley Trail Battle of the Clouds, Class A, 6 Miles option for 9 Miles (Saturday, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Elizabeth & Mark Creager, 610-513-3328 in the Battle of the Clouds parking lot for this walk on the paved bike trail. We'll walk 3 miles East on the CVT, then return to the BOC parking lot (6 miles). For those who want to continue, we'll walk West another 1.5 to Church Farm School and back (3 miles), making the total 9 miles.

Directions: from Business Route 30 in Frazer, turn on to Planebrook Road (Wawa gas station on the corner). Turn right on to Phoenixville Pike and continue to the park on the right.

Address: 125 N Phoenixville Pike, Malvern.

Google Map Address: 2CVG+W7 Malvern,

Sneakers okay, bring water and snacks.

Restrooms available at the start and midway along the hike; we'll take a rest break at each parking lot.

Serpentine Preserve Willistown Township, Class B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) at the serpentine preserve. This will be the late Summer view of this preserve.

Directions: From Route 202, Take Paoli Pike Exit going East towards Paoli for 3.7 miles, right onto Line Road (before Bryn Mawr Rehab) for .5 miles. Parking lot on left.

Address: 143 Line Rd, Malvern, PA 19355.

Bring snack and water. Porta Jon available.

Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, Jack Ferguson, 484-678-3287, in the Dupont Parking lot located on the college camps. We will take our time exploring the beautiful gardens and areas within the campus. Most of the hike will be on paved surface and 20% will be on a dirt trail.

Address: Dupont Parking Lot located at 12 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Directions: From I-476 South towards Chester, take exit 3 on the right onto East Baltimore Pike towards Swarthmore. Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike 0.6 miles, turn right onto Swarthmore Ave 0.2 miles, turn right onto Walnut Lane 0.3 miles, turn left onto Elm Ave 250 ft., turn right onto Whittier Place 350 ft., turn right 500 ft. The DuPont parking lot will be on your right, past some small houses. Across the Whittier circle at the corner of the parking lot is a map of the campus.

Bring water and snacks.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road.

Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148. Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left.

Bring water.

Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park.

Bring water and snacks.

Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles (Monday, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 for a hike on the paved path & alternative wooded trails.

Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania.

Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.

Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .

Bring water and snacks.

Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Ridley Creek Weekly PM, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, for a leisurely hike in the woods and roads. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park

Directions: from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Bring water and snacks.

Chester Valley Trail Penn Medicine Parking Lot, Class A/B, 5-7 Miles (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (C) for a hike on the Chester Valley Trail.

Directions: Route 202 North exit at Chesterbrook Boulevard, turn Right and then shortly after right into Penn Medicine. Parking is straight ahead.

Address: 1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Berwyn, PA 19312

Bring water and snack.

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.

Adopt-A-Highway (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We meet in the parking lot along Route 322 West just west of the traffic light at Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike.

Wear boots, long pants, long sleeves (if you are prone to poison ivy), gloves & vests & grabbers will be provided.

Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles (Thursday, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.