Hiking Around Philly

July 25, 2010 10:45 AM. 11 attended.

Two State HIke

White Clay Creek State Park (map)

Selected By: Sidney G

40 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Denise (Yorkiemom)

White Clay Creek Park spans 2 states. Most people only hike in the Delaware part, however, the Pennsylvania part is just as nice, maybe nicer. It's also free to park in PA, whereas DE clips you for $6.

We will start at the parking lot in the below link and explore the PA part of White Clay Creek. Eventually we will head to the winding trials in the DE part.
We will walk for 3.5-4 hours. 75% or more of the hike should be in the shade.

Use this Google Map link to the starting point. http://local.google.c...

To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 930am. Each carpooler chips in $8 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...
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. See more about sunscreens under Files.
-- 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...

ilene
first, it's my green towel. thanks for picking up after me!
second,is it possible to meet at Hill House for a ride?i'm sorry i am asking so late in the game.

Posted July 24, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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11 attended

5.005 (5 ratings)

Event Host

Sidney G
Organizer

The PA trail along White Clay Creek is really beautiful. Can't wait to explore this area again when the weather is cooler.
ilene
2222

such a fun group to hike with. if laughing is an indicator, we had a great time on a very pretty trail.
carol meoli
2222

very enjoyable hike-fun group of people -delicious dinner at Iron House
Jim
2222
Bob N
2222
Sharon P
2010

+1 guest
Denise (Yorkiemom)
2222, Assistant Organizer
CAROLYN M
1111
A former member
+1 guest

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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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