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SUMMARY:West Park Trails to Ales: Guided Hike + Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brewing history hike through West Fairmount Park!\n\nDate\nThursday\, August 13 \n\n\n\nTime\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation\nBelmont Plateau \n  \n\n\n\nJoin John Sigmund\, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships\, for a 3.5 mile hike along a portion of West Fairmount Park’s historic Trolley Trail. \nThe Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East and West Park from 1896-1946\, providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the old bridges\, tunnels\, abutments\, and other hidden train infrastructure that give the trail its name. We’ll end at Parks on Tap at Belmont Plateau where participants will be able to connect over cold drinks while taking in the beautiful sunset over the city skyline. \nInterested in learning about the brewing history around East Fairmount Park? Join us for our East Park Trails to Ales Hike on August 27. \n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO: John Sigmund is a multidisciplinary artist\, history lover\, and urban park enthusiast with years of experience as a nonprofit manager and arts educator. Born and raised in Philadelphia\, he spent a decade living in Austin\, San Antonio\, and New York City\, but made a happy homecoming to go back to school at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. John has the proud distinction of actually living in Fairmount Park– he and his partner Jaime are resident caretakers at Lemon Hill Mansion. And although Lemon Hill is his home base\, John is an enthusiastic advocate for all of the historic houses in the park system. \n\nTICKET PRICES: $10 \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO: \n\nThe hike is roughly two miles over a combination of open parkland and hilly trails (moderate exertion).\nDrinks at Parks on Tap are not part of the ticket cost.\nPlease dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).\nThere are bathrooms (restroom trailer) at the end location but not at the start or along the route so please plan accordingly.\nBring your own water and snack (drinking water is not available in the park).\nWe recommend wearing and/or bringing sunscreen and bug spray.\nWell-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted on the hike and in the beer garden.\nSpecial notes for the beer garden: The beer garden is 21+ to enter with valid\, government-issued photo identification. Children\, families\, and anyone under 21 are welcome to join as long as they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.\nImportant pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.\n\n\n\nPARKING/GETTING THERE: We will meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Belmont Mansion and Montgomery Drive\, linked here. As always\, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit\, the nearest stop is at Belmont Ave and Belmont Mansion/Fairmount Park Drive – a half-mile walk from the start. The closest Indego bike station is at Parkside and Belmont Ave – also a half-mile from the start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org \nEnjoy our programs? Play it forward for Philly parks! Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign is creating healthy park infrastructure\, expanding people-centered programs\, and preparing our organization for the future. Learn more and get involved at fairplayphilly.org.  \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions\, the event will be canceled and attendees are eligible for a full refund. \n\nGet Tickets
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LOCATION:Belmont Plateau\, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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SUMMARY:NExT Hike @ Belmont Plateau
DESCRIPTION:Lace up and link up! Join NExT Philadelphia for a scenic hike at Belmont Plateau — fresh air\, good vibes\, and great company await.\n\n\nGet outside and glow up! Join some of the finest young professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region as we take over Belmont Plateau for a morning hike you won’t want to miss. \nLet your melanin catch that summer sun as we walk through one of the most beautiful natural spaces this city has to offer. Whether you’re chasing your step count\, craving fresh air\, or just need a vibe shift\, this is your sign to get outside and get connected. \nCome ready to move through nature\, soak in the scenery\, and share the morning with good people who match your energy. Snacks and refreshments will be waiting\, so all you have to bring is yourself and those sneakers. \nThis is what community looks like on a Saturday morning in July. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA scenic hike through Belmont Plateau’s trails\nSnacks and refreshments provided\nGreat energy and even greater company\n\nSaturday\, July 18th9:30a – 12:30pBelmont Plateau | Philadelphia\, PA
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/next-hike-belmont-plateau/
LOCATION:Belmont Plateau\, 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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