Hiking Around Philly

March 20, 2010 10:45 AM. 15 attended.

Explore Wickecheoke Creek Preserve Area

Wickecheoke Creek Preserve (map)

Selected By: Sidney G

42 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Bev E, Leeto, Denise (Yorkiemom)

The Wickecheoke Creek Preserve area just north of Lambertville, NJ is a great place for a hike in a beautiful, rural New Jersey setting. The trail follows the Wickecheoke Creek through dense forest and along scenic meadows. Loop hikes of varying distances are possible by combining sections of the trail with the areas quiet rural roads.

We will explore the area for 3-4 hours at a moderate pace. Plan to hike 8-12 miles. Terrain will be mostly flat, though there might be ups and downs.

This Google Map link will get you to the parking lot, right across from Worman Rd on Route 29.
http://local.google.c...
Meet on the right side of the parking area.

To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 930am. Each carpooler chips in $6 at the start. Make sure to email me if you want to carpool. Here's a Google Map link to Hill House.
http://local.google.c...

Make sure to bring:
• lots of water, I drink 1 liter per hour in warm weather
• An apple or something to eat.
• your camera

I'll find a nice inexpensive place to eat nearby.
We need an ERP!

Two days before the event I will email a weather update.

Have your event fee of $2 ready in dollar bills. No coins, dubloons, or 5's or 10"s.

If you change your mind please change your RSVP. No-shows may be barred from my events. Email or call if you have a problem.

Great to bring fido.

Robert S
I'll meet you at the parking area in Stockton at 10:45. If anyone wants to ride with me from Collegeville or Lansdale, please let me know.

Posted March 19, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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15 attended

5.0010 (10 ratings)

Event Host

Sidney G
Organizer

Beautiful area. Great day. Nice folks. Long hike 10.4 miles. Some steep ups and downs.
Robert S
2222-FF

It's interesting- the trails don't connect well, but we had a good time bushwacking.
Leeto
2010

Beautiful day and awesome adventures hiking at the Wick Creek
susan w

+1 guest

This was my first meetup with Sidney. What a beautiful day! Beautiful, fun hike with a nice group of people. Will definitely join this group again.
Julie

So beautiful! Enjoyed the day.
Bev E
1111, Co-Organizer

Beautiful hike, beautiful weather, terrific company! La Tortuga was very good, too.
Henry
2222-ff

Great location and a beautiful day to go along with it.
Denise (Yorkiemom)
2222, Assistant Organizer

Excellent hiking area!
Scott Shumas
2010

+1 guest
Ronald Abrams
1111
jimmykenny
Katie
2222
A former member

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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.

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