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Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures in less-travelled corners of Fairmount ParkClimb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill East Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 20mi 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

Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway finishing along a gorgeous trail.Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along this gorgeous trail.Start: Warminster Train StationFinish: Holmesburg Junction StationDistance: 16-23miWhere to find us: In or near the parking lot Optional endpoints: Bethayres 16 mi (with train back to Yardley, West Trenton or Philly)Terrain: gravel, paved, some grass, with very few road crossings. Transit: SEPTA Warminster LineReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Parking available at stationsDifficulty: AdvancedCategory: nature, history, urban, seashore, scenic, themeCoordinator: Charles Updike16 to 23 mile walk from Warminster to Holmesburg along the Pennypack CreekThis event is free and open to the public, and part of a two-day

A wild and wiggly walk in and around Center City to view and discuss dozens of mural artworksStart and finish: Love Park outside Suburban StationDistance: ~9miWhere to find us: Love Park near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: Drop out when you likeTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa from Trenton and all other lines to Suburban StationReturn: on footParking: multiple optionsDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: urban, themeCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWander with us as we gaze upon and briefly discuss approximately forty murals in and around Center City, with a couple surprises. Finish with an optional visit to the Magic Gardens. More details to come.Highlights:- lots of murals- a few surprises

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!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 / Advanced Category: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeAn Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) from

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: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Center City or 30th StDistance: 11-15miWhere to find us: Outside the south side of the stationOptional endpoints: ManyTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak or MegabusReturn: on foot or via SeptaParking: Many lots and garages. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South Garage.Difficulty: 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 has shaped our modern world as much as any

Take a 26 mile nature walk with diverse flora from Philly riverfront to Bucks County, or stop at SEPTA stations at 15 miles and 20 miles.Walk the full length of the trail from the Philly riverfront to Bucks County, a shady and surprising nature walk with diverse flora.Start: Holmesburg Junction Station. Please arrive at 9:50 am to check in.Finish: Warminster StationDistance: 26miReturn: SEPTA trainCoordinator: Charles UpdikeTransit: SEPTA Trenton Line to Holmesburg. Connect in Trenton from NJTransit train. Return via SEPTA.Optional endpoints: Bethayres Station(15mi), Willow Grove Station(20mi)26-mile walk from Holmesburg to Warminster along the Pennypack CreekEnjoy a veritable arboretum along the

A wild and wiggly walk in and around Center City to view and discuss dozens of mural artworks over the course of approx 10 miles.Start and finish: Love Park outside Suburban StationDistance: ~10miWhere to find us: Love Park near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: Drop out when you likeTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa from Trenton and all other lines to Suburban StationReturn: on footParking: multiple optionsDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: urban, themeCoordinator: Charles Updike. 916-225-0569.Wander with us as we gaze upon and briefly discuss more than a hundred murals in and around Center City and South Philly, with a couple surprises.Highlights:- lots of murals-Magic Gardens- a

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera! Walk 26.2 miles or a half-marathon - 13.1 miles.Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera!Start: Porch at 30th St Station. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.Finish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26mi - the 1/2 marathon route is different than the 26 miles.The group starts together and then spits up. Where 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

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