Hike and Book Discussion: Bridges and Crossings

Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld St—Lavender Trail)
Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces)
Audience: 18+
Parking: There is free street parking all along Crefeld. See map for details.
Restrooms: None
Love reading? Love hiking? Love chatting about books with other hikers? Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Jean McWilliams, Pat Jacona for a morning hike and book discussion! Wissahickon Valley Park is dotted with bridges, large and small! Taking inspiration from the park, let’s read books with a bridge or crossing theme. You can find a list of books on Amazon or try some of the following suggestions:
Bridge of Sighs – Richard Russo (Oprah Book Club selection)
Bridge to Teribithia – Katherine Patterson (Children’s book)
The Bridge of San Luis Rey – Thornton Wilder
The Bridges of Madison County – Robert James Waller
Bridge over the River Kwai – Pierre Boulle
A View from the Bridge – Arthur Miller (a play)
The Bridges at Toko-ri – James Michener
The Bridge at Andau – James Michener
The Crossing – Cormac McCarthy
Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks
The Crossing – Jason Mott
Crossing to Safety – Wallace Stegner
The Crossing – Michael Connolly
We will meet at the Crefeld Street Trailhead and start our walk on the Lavender Trail, crossing small wooden and stone bridges. Our hike will take us across Wissahickon Creek on some of the larger park bridges as well.
We will walk on both Forbidden Drive and the wooded trails on both sides of the creek during this 4 mile hike. If you can’t get to (or finish) a book, come anyway! You might get a few good book recommendations, and you will always have a chat with other FOW hikers. Dress in layers for the weather and bring along water and snacks as needed. The walk will be at a moderate pace and there will be some hills.
Registration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.
Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
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