April 10, 2010 10:45 AM. 13 attended.
Bridlewild Trails #3
Bridlewild - Richie Ashburn Field (map)
The Bridlewild trail system in Lower Merion has at least 70 miles of trails with only about 35 miles officially marked. The trails go through parks, down small streets, past mansions and fields. Often you think you are hiking on a beautiful mountain trail; other times you are walking down a small street past luxorious mansions. Only Bridlewild Trail Association members (and guests) are allowed on these trails because of the many easements granted.
The plan for this hike is to start at Richie Ashburn Field, 1799 YoungsFord Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035. Here's a Google Map link: http://local.google.c...
We then meander by Turtle Hollow (hilly & beautiful like mountain trails) and the Philadelphia Country Club. There's a large bamboo forest near the country club that's real fun to wallk through. We then head though Riverbend Natural Area (very hilly), go by the Palace Mission Mansion, and loop back around the Country Club, the Henry Foundation lands, and Turtle Hollow. We may do the hike in the reverse direction.
We plan to walk for about 2.5-3 hours.
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 10am. Each carpooler chips in $2 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
• Some food. An apple is great.
• Your camera
Afterwards I suggest we go to Kildare's in Manayunk. 5-10 minute drive. They have great stuff and a real nice environment.
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.
Please be aware of our group rating system. We need 5 stars ratings or no rating. http://www.hikingarou...
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.
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Nicole (Nika)1111Wonderful variety of sights ranging from a bamboo forest to nature center to exquisite mansion to wildflower-car
peted forest!
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Bill D2222, Assistant OrganizerA great hike. Sunny, but not hot, with the trees starting to wake up from winter. Total distance: 7 miles
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Denise (Yorkiemom)2222, Assistant OrganizerAnother 5 star day!!! Great weather, good company and a beautiful place to hike!
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