July 4, 2010 11:45 AM. 16 attended.
Walk to Independence Hall, Mushulu, Concert, & Fireworks
In what other city in the USA can you sign up for a walk to Independence Hall on July 4th! We'll walk into the city from Chestnut Hill, then those interested can partake of the festivities on the parkway, head down to Independence Hall, and/or hang around for the concert and fireworks. Take the R8 or R7 back to Chestnut Hill when you are ready.
For this 11-14 mile hike we start at Hill House in Chestnut Hill. We'll meander through Chestnut Hill, W Mt Airy and the Wissahickon, often on small trails, to the River Drives. We'll take an upper path on the drives going right by Laurel Hill Cemetery and follow the Boxer Trail into to the Girard Ave Bridge. From here we meander through the Fairmount section to Whole Foods where we will stop for a repast. For those who want to meet up with us in town, figure 330pm at Whole Foods.
Afterwards those interested can head to the festivities on the Parkway, and meander through Center City to Independence Hall. Last year we walked down to the waterfront and had a drink on the deck of the Mushulu. Then we headed back to the Parkway, concert and fireworks. Didn't get home till 1-2am. I must note that the weather was incredibly agreeable. Hot humid weather will send me home earlier and all hikers are welcome for a drink afterwards at Hill House. Once in Center City you can catch the R8 or R7, last stop, to Chestnut Hill at any time.
Here's a Google Map link to Hill House.
http://local.google.c...
Always good idea to bring some food, your camera, and on hot days a dry shirt that you can change into.
Warm weather hike info:
-- Put on sun bloc before leaving home.
-- 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.
-- Bring lots of water. Best to get a 3 liter hydration pack or reservoir. More about water: http://www.hikingarou...
-- Only a forecast of thunderstorms and torrential rains will cancel a hike. A normal rain is no problem in warm weather.
color=orangered]If the weather is iffy I'll email a weather report a few days before the hike.. To see more about the weather visit: http://www.hikingarou...
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 a 5 star rating or no rating. Read more about this at: 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...
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Sidney GEvent HostOrganizerEvery one who finished this walk on a super hot day deserves a badge of merit. For those waiting for us at Whole Foods, sorry, we did not arrive till 5pm. I drank over a gallon of water and still got some leg cramps. -
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