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Juneteenth walking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city of PhiladelphiaJuneteenth walking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city of PhiladelphiaStart: Love Park, 16th and JFK, near Suburban StationFinish: Chestnut Hill East Station or Love ParkDistance: 6-20miWhere to find us: near 16th and JFKPet Policy: Please leave your dogs at home. This is a safety thing for all. Optional endpoints: Many, including return to Suburban StationMini: 10K (6mi) loop back to Love ParkTerrain: paved, gravelTransit: Septa to Suburban StationReturn: Septa Regional RailParking: Love Park, Family Court Building, nearby garagesDifficulty: Beginner(short) to Advanced(full

Explore two of the most colorful neighborhoods in Philadelphia on foot and take a ride back in time on the 1940's trolley with us.Explore two of the most colorful neighborhoods in Philadelphia on foot and take a ride back in time on the 1940's trolley with us.Start: Love Park at 16th and JFKFinish: Manayunk StationDistance: 12miWhere to find us: Near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: Broad and Girard(6mi), with a short walk back to the startMini: to Broad and Girard(6mi)Terrain: pavedTransit: Septa to Suburban StationReturn: Septa Regional RailParking: Love Park, Family Court Building, or nearby garagesDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeToday

Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill East Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 15mi or lessOptional endpoints: East Falls StationTerrain: gravel, paved, wooded hiking trails that are rocky at timesTransit: At 30th St Station, take the Chestnut Hill East Line. If coming from NY or NJ, take the 9:07am SEPTA from Trenton and remain onboard until Chestnut Hill East.Return: Septa to Chestnut Hill EastParking: Free parking in Chestnut Hill. Parking near the end and hopping the train in the morning may be more

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. A FreeWalkers favorite.Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. A FreeWalkers favorite!Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26miWhere to find us: Outside south side of stationOptional endpoints:- East Falls Station, Highland Station and numerous other mass transit optionsTerrain: paved, gravel, grassTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC and NJTransit/Septa connections to 30th Street StationReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Many nearby garages and lots. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South GarageDifficulty: Average / AdvancedCategory: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles Updike, 916-225-0569An Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1

Walking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city, with special events at the African American MuseumWalking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city of PhiladelphiaStart: Love Park, 16th and JFK, near Suburban StationFinish: Love ParkDistance:7miWhere to find us: near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: ManyMini: 10K (6mi) loop back to Love ParkTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa to Suburban StationReturn: Septa Regional RailParking: Love Park, Family Court Building, nearby garagesDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: history, urban, themeCoordinator: Charles UpdikeTravel on foot as many Underground passengers did, learn about the history of the abolitionist movement in Philadelphia that helped to

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most massive world's fair in American history, explore its grounds and its forgotten historyCelebrate the 150th anniversary of the most massive world's fair in American history, explore its grounds and its forgotten historyStart: The Porch at 30th Street StationFinish: Manayunk StationDistance: 15miWhere to find us: South side outside the stationTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak, NJ TransitReturn: SeptaParking: 3001 JFK Blvd or Cira Centre South GarageDifficulty: AverageCategory: nature, history, urbanCoordinator: Charles UpdikeExplore some of the prettiest expanses of Fairmount Park, once home to one of the most amazing attractions in the nation's history. Finish with food

Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Start: Love Park (16th and JFK)Finish: Love Park (16th and JFK)Distance: 5 -15miWhere to find us: 16th and JFK BlvdOptional endpoints: ManyTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak or Megabus. Free transfer at 30th St to Suburban Station for Amtrak travellersReturn: on foot or via SeptaParking: Many lots and garages including 17th and Market or 15th and CherryDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: history, urbanCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWalk with us through the city of Brotherly Love and explore the scenery and oft-forgotten historic facets of a city that

Enjoy the best walking in the region and learn the history of the America's first paper mill.Walk the Wissahickon and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill West Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 15miOptional endpoints: Tulpehocken Station (6mi)Mini: Tulpehocken Station (6mi)Terrain: gravel, paved, wooded hiking trails Transit: At 30th St Station or Center City, take the Chestnut Hill West Line.Parking: $2 parking in Chestnut Hill. Difficulty: AverageCategory: nature, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeA beautiful walk through nature. Scenic loop exploring the Wissahickon, with a visit to Rittenhousetown and a sweeping view of the Wissahickon Valley atop the Walnut

A full exploration of the lower loop of the Delaware River Heritage Trail in Philadelphia and New Jersey, with two scenic bridge crossings.New territory for FreeWalkers to explore along the Delaware!Start: Franklin SquareFinish: Franklin SquareDistance: 26miWhere to find us: South end of the square, near Race StreetOptional endpoints: Pennsauken, TaconyTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa rail or PatcoParking:Difficulty: AverageCategory: urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeJoin us for a trip around the lower loop of the Delaware River Heritage Trail, a great exploration, with river views, parks and trail segments.Highlights:Ben Franklin BridgeCooper's Poynt ParkCramer Hill ParkPennsaukenTacony Palmyra BridgeK&T TrailFishtownPenn Treaty ParkRace Street PierThis walk is part

Explore new pedestrian bridges, a colonial arboretum, gardens and wildlife refuge along the Schuylkill. 30th Street Station to Prospect ParkExplore a colonial arboretum, gardens, an archaeology museum and a wildlife refuge on the lower Schuylkill.Start: 30th Street Station, PhilaFinish: Prospect Park StationDistance: 15miReturn: trainCoordinator: Charles UpdikeTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC, SEPTA with connections to NJTransitOptional endpoints:- Trolley from Bartams back to 30th St. (5mi)This walk includes an early visit to the Penn Musem for the Philly 250 celebration of the first peoples of North America, with a new Native American exhibit, with a great walk afterwards.30th Street to Tinicum through