Hiking Around Philly

August 8, 2010 10:45 AM - 30 attended

The Far Wichechoeke

Wichechoeke Creek Preserve - Far Parking (map)

Selected By: Sidney G

272 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Vino , Bob N, Jim , and 3 more

The first time we hiked the Wichechoeke Preserve, which is run by the NJ Conservation Foundation, we didn't want to leave because it was so beautiful. Waterfalls, creeks, neat paths, gorge, fields, barns, horses, albino deer with a herd, etc. Here's a link to the photos from our first hike: http://www.hikingarou...

This time we are starting at the far isolated end, which should be even nicer, and plan to explore for 3.5 - 4.5 hours. We will walk on small streets, dirt roads, trails, and maybe even bushwhack. Last time we frequented these folks back yard: they were very nice letting 15 or so folks pass through. The terrain is mostly flat, but there will be some real good hills. Bring food for lunch because we'll stop some nice area to eat.

We are starting in the Locktown Stone Church parking lot. Church was built 1819. Not sure if it will be open, but if so, might be nice to look. Here's a Google Map link to the starting spot. http://local.google.c...

To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 930am. Each carpooler chips in $7 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:
• Apply sunscreen before leaving home. See more about sunscreens under Files.
• On real hot days, bring an umbrella for the sun. Highly recommend: http://www.campmor.co...
• 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...

Liz
If anyone is interested in carpooling from the Landsdale/Souderton area, please let me know. Just send me an email from my link/profile.
Liz

Posted August 7, 2010 at 10:43 AM
7 Summits - Michael
I'm located in Bucks County along the Delaware.. Anyone want to carpool from Bristol/Yardley area give me a shout !

Posted August 7, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Barbara G.
Dear 7 Summits:
I will be coming from Newtown...carpooling would be fine. Do you want to drive? or should I? The Yardley Park N Ride would be a good meeting place. Let me know what time you are thinking of.

Barbara

Posted August 7, 2010 at 11:06 PM
7 Summits - Michael
Rocks Scrambling along the creek, crawfish, chickens, deer and a group of new friends. Now I'm hungry ! Looking forward to the next opportunity to share the fun ...

Posted August 8, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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30 attended

5.009 (9 ratings)

Event Host

Sidney G
Organizer

Incredible area. Last time we were there, in the spring, the Wicheochoeke was overflowing with rapidly moving water. No way we could cross let alone walk down the creek bed.
Katie
1111

great day!
Bob N
2222

Great hike, loved the rocks.
Sharon P
2010

+1 guest

It was awesome!!!! Challenging, but not too difficult.
Bill D
2222, Assistant Organizer

Great weather, and a nice walk down a dry creek bed featuring crazy rock formations. Total distance: 7.2 miles
David W.
2222
Vino
1111
Ann A
2010

+1 guest
Bill A
1111
Jim
2222
Barbara G.
1111
Steve G
2222

+1 guest
evette
2010
John Y.
1111
Sofya
2222
Steve H
2222
Liz
Carolyn L
2010
Judith Gail
2222
Denise (Yorkiemom)
2222, Assistant Organizer
7 Summits - Michael
Tor-Lai
1111
Abe R.
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.

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.

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