Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike (and sometimes bicycle) off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike.

And, we do a lot more than hike; we explore. Whether it be a trail in a park or a back alley in the city, we always look for neat things, and we find them. Did you notice the 25 foot dinosaur made from pink suntan lotion bottles? We take time to appreciate a beautiful tree, a low flying eagle, or a hickory horned devil (look it up). We visit museums, historic houses, bakeries, battleships, and other neat places. We appreciate architecture, sculptures (Philly has more than any other US city, yea!), or whatever we find near our path. After a hike we often eat at a special place. And, we rarely repeat ourselves. 

Fearless lost explorers and sidney (fleas) are curious. This group is not for people content to only go down one trail and up another, nor for people happy to take the same or beaten path. This group may also be different because only one person leads hikes, gets folks lost, and does the bulk of administrative work. So, please read on to make sure you want to be a proud flea. Home Page continued here:  http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/HOME_PAGE_continued/

Important links:

• Bookmark the calendar or events: http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/calendar/

• Fleas uploaded 400 photos in January alone! Click 'Photos' on main menu. 

• Bookmark The Table of Contents which answers questions about hiking and the group. http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/?op=all

• Here's a PAY link: http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/Pay_Via_Paypal_or_Credit_Card/

• To see a tentative event schedule for the year visit 'Files' on the main menu.

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  • Monday at 10:15 AM, 30 Fearless Lost Explorers... FLEAS attended

    Chestnut Hill Mansion Walk & Amans Indian Food

    They rated it 5.00 5.006 (6 ratings)

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    Great walk, in spite of the heat - and nice that we managed to find shade all along the way. Didn't join the group for lunch.

    —Stella

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    for the heavy people like me , it was a bit difficult, but it was challenging. i would do it again and again till i become feel light.

    —jin kim

  • Sunday at 11:45 AM, 17 Fearless Lost Explorers... FLEAS attended

    Cooper River Dinosaur Walk

    They rated it 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 120 photos

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    Cooper River Dinosaur Walk was terrific - it was great that members of the group were able to share factual info. about the Hadrosaurus a ...

    —Christi

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    Great hike. Haddonfield was nice, company was enjoyable, and having a dinosaur expert with us made it extra special.

    —Norman

  • Saturday at 9:45 AM, 25 Fearless Lost Explorers... FLEAS attended

    Explore Wild Wissahickon

    They rated it 5.00 5.006 (6 ratings) and uploaded 138 photos

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    Fabulous hike as usual.

    —Hyegene Chung

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    Great hike, great people

    —Michael C

  • May 25 at 7:00 PM, 9 Fearless Lost Explorers... FLEAS attended

    Friday Sunset Hike

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Please CLICK HERE before rsvping. The Chestnut Hill Wissahickon area is a great place to walk day or night. In the spring the area is like an arboretum with great and... Learn more

  • May 25 at 10:00 AM, 5 Fearless Lost Explorers... FLEAS attended

    Friday Morning Brunch Hike

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Please  CLICK HERE before rsvping. I love a good breakfast or brunch. Each Friday we will meet at a different great breakfast place, then head out for a 1.5-2 hour hike... Learn more
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