Hiking Around Philly

May 8, 2010 3:00 PM. 22 attended.

Bridlewild Hike #5

Bridlewild - Gladwyne Superfresh (map)

Selected By: Sidney G

36 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Denise (Yorkiemom), Katie

The Bridlewild Trail system in Lower Merion which contains 35 miles of marked trails and probably double that number of unmarked trails is a real gem. The more we explore, the more beautiful and amazing things we find.
What we call hike #5 is a 2.5-3 hour hike through a variety of terrains and secret passages. It is hilly and you can't find your way back on your own. Even with a map we will need to regularly take bearings. Some places we will pass include Saunders Woods, Idlewild Farm, and Dove Lake as well as at least one estate as big as Versailles. Bring a camera.

All welcome to my place after the hike for food and drink. Bring something to share or we can order out or something. Let me know if you are interested in comment area.

Use this Google Map link to the starting point.
Here's the Google Map Link to Gladwyne Super Fresh:
http://local.google.c...

No carpool from Hill House because I'm starting at another location.

Warm weather hike info:
1- Put on sun bloc before leaving home.
2- For hikes in a park it's best to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants for protection against bugs, thorn bushes, poison ivy, etc. I'm often regretful when I don't take my own advice.
3- Bring lots of water. Best to get a 3 liter hydration pack or reservoir.
4- Only a forecast of thunderstorms and torrential rains will cancel a hike. A normal rain is no problem in warm weather.

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

Have your event fee ready in dollar bills so we can get going right away. No coins, dubloons, or 5's or 10"s. Thank you.

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 events. Email or call if you have a problem.

Okay to bring fido. Please read the Doggy Page first: http://www.hikingarou...

Manisha
Sorry, I will not be able to join for the food & drink after the hike.

I am looking forward to the hike!

Posted May 7, 2010 at 9:24 AM
David W.
Is anyone interested in carpooling from the Hill House?

Posted May 7, 2010 at 6:24 PM
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22 attended

5.007 (7 ratings)

Event Host

Sidney G
Organizer
Katie
2222

nice day!
carol meoli
2222

beautiful day-beautiful scenery.
Brenda
1111

Thanks for a very enjoyable day. Well worth the drive! See you soon.
Kathy Moore
2010

+1 guest

The hike was great. We had a beautiful day, saw some lovely houses and some beautiful woods. Sydney did a good job of finding his way around and getting us back to our starting point! Kathy Moore
Jeff S
2222
Christina H.
1111
Mariola
2010
sally F
2222
Tim G
1111
Angelo Rizzo
2010

+1 guest
Steve G
2222-ff
Jim Sayne
1111-ff
Wesley C. Hosking
2222
Denise (Yorkiemom)
2222, Assistant Organizer
chris (cms)
1111
Judy Zhao
2010
Carole M
2222
A former member
A former member

Your organizer's refund policy for Bridlewild Hike #5

Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.

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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.

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/

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