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SUMMARY:Hike and Book Discussion: Bridges and Crossings
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld St—Lavender Trail)\nDistance: 4 miles\nDifficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nAudience: 18+\nParking: There is free street parking all along Crefeld. See map for details.\nRestrooms: None\nLove 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:\nBridge of Sighs – Richard Russo (Oprah Book Club selection)\nBridge to Teribithia – Katherine Patterson (Children’s book)\nThe Bridge of San Luis Rey – Thornton Wilder\nThe Bridges of Madison County – Robert James Waller\nBridge over the River Kwai – Pierre Boulle\nA View from the Bridge – Arthur Miller (a play)\nThe Bridges at Toko-ri – James Michener\nThe Bridge at Andau – James Michener\nThe Crossing – Cormac McCarthy\nCaleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks\nThe Crossing – Jason Mott\nCrossing to Safety – Wallace Stegner\nThe Crossing – Michael Connolly\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nRegistration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless 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.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hike-and-book-discussion-bridges-and-crossings/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon in February with Debbie Hoellein\, Jim McClory\, and Terry Fowler
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Terry Fowler\nMeeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (see map here)\nThere is nearby parking all along Crefeld street.\nPlease note that there will not be bathrooms available on our hike.\nJoin Debbie\, Jim\, and Terry on a mid-winter hike. (This was originally “The Wissahickon in December\, but had to be cancelled twice.) At this time of year\, we’ll enjoy seeing beautiful vistas. We’ll be travelling on the Lavender\, Orange\, and Yellow trails and visiting some sites of historical and natural interest. We’ll see what plants we can recognize in the winter. Our route takes us up Monster Hill (long and steep)\, so be prepared. We can take a rest at the top\, if needed\, but will keep our motors running.\nChildren 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult\, but please\, no dogs except for service animals.\nDistance: 4 miles\nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nAudience: 12 years old and up\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless 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.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-in-february-with-debbie-hoellein-jim-mcclory-and-terry-fowler/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein\, Jim McClory\, and Terry Fowler
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Crefeld Trailhead (see map here)\nThere is nearby parking all along Crefeld Street.\nPlease note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route.\nJoin Debbie\, Jim\, and Terry on our first hike of the winter. With the leaves down\, we should see some beautiful vistas. We’ll be travelling on the Lavender\, Orange\, and Yellow Trails and visiting some sights of historical and natural interest. We’ll see what plants we can recognize in the winter. Our route takes us up Monster Hill (long and steep!) and some other climbs\, so be prepared. We can take a rest at the tops\, if needed\, but will keep our motors running.\nChildren 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult\, but\, please\, no dogs except for service animals.\nDistance: 4 miles\nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless 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.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-in-december-with-debbie-hoellein-jim-mcclory-and-terry-fowler-3/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein\, Jim McClory\, and Terry Fowler
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Terry Fowler\nMeeting at Crefeld Trailhead (see map here)\nThere is nearby parking all along Crefeld Street.\nPlease note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route.\nJoin Debbie\, Jim\, and Terry on our first hike of the winter. With the leaves down\, we should see some beautiful vistas. We’ll be travelling on the Lavender\, Orange\, and Yellow Trails and visiting some sights of historical and natural interest. We’ll see what plants we can recognize in the winter. Our route takes us up Monster Hill (long and steep!) and some other climbs\, so be prepared. We can take a rest at the tops\, if needed\, but will keep our motors running.\nChildren 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult\, but\, please\, no dogs except for service animals.\nDistance: 4 miles\nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nAudience: 12 years old and up\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless 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.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-in-december-with-debbie-hoellein-jim-mcclory-and-terry-fowler-2/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Hike with Sheryl Rose\, Lisa Kleiman\, and Jill Curatolo
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Troy Bynum\nMeeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead\nCome along to celebrate Pride Month with a special early evening hike! Highlights of the route will include the Lavender Trail (of course!)\, the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge\, and a stretch alongside the Wissahickon Creek. Along the way\, we’ll talk about some movers and shakers from the Philly LGBTQ+ community. All humans ages 12+ are welcome to join us (no dogs except service animals\, please). Feel free to wear rainbow gear!\nDistance: 3.5 miles\nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pride-month-hike-with-sheryl-rose-lisa-kleiman-and-jill-curatolo/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meadow\, Creeks\, and Bridges with Lisa Kleiman\, Sheryl Neckritz\, and Debra Brackett
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Lori Litchman\nMeeting at the Crefeld Street Trailhead\nJoin us for a late fall hike to soak in the beauty of the Lavender Trail and Houston Meadow trail! Our hike will start at the Crefeld Street entrance to the Lavender Trail where we will explore the feeder creeks and footbridges in the area before heading down to Forbidden Drive. We will then head up to Houston Meadow to observe the terrain and (hopefully) see some wildlife before we head back over the Covered Bridge and hike up another section of the Lavender Trail. Along the way we’ll talk about some of the impressive trees growing along the trail\, along with the history of Houston Meadow and the Covered Bridge.\nThis hike is for ages 18+.\nDistance: 4.5 – 5 miles\nLevel: Difficult (many inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/meadow-creeks-and-bridges-with-lisa-kleiman-sheryl-neckritz-and-debra-brackett/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Appetite Builder with Ted Apple and Eric Dahlberg
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Lori Litchman\nMeet at the Crefeld Street Trailhead\nEnjoy a great day in the Wissahickon Park while getting some exercise and building your appetite for Thanksgiving dinner.\nWe will hike about 4 to 6 miles over the scenic trails of the east side of the Wissahickon Park. Starting at the Crefeld Street trailhead we will follow the Lavender and White Trails enjoying the great views of the Valley and creek.\nDistance and pace will be determined by the participants. Hiking shoes or boots and poles are recommended. There will be some steep ascents and decents and rocky\, root covered trails. Children over 12 and dogs on leashes are welcome if able to maintain a two mile per hour pace on the trails and handle the terrain and hills.\nDistance: 4-6 miles\nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. \nUnless 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thanksgiving-appetite-builder-with-ted-apple-and-eric-dahlberg/
LOCATION:Crefeld Street Trailhead\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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