We're enjoying some time in the great outdoors this season! Switch up your workout routine and add in one of our below pop-up group hikes!
Please bring water, hiking boots or sturdy footwear, and sunscreen. Snacks, sunglasses, and hats are optional.
The hikes are open to members and non-members. Anyone under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Group Hikes:
We're heading to Wissahickon Valley Park to do the Margaree Dam White, Orange, and Forbidden Drive Loop.
This loop is 3.2 miles long and takes about 1 - 1.5 hours to complete.
We're heading to John Heinz Wildlife Refuge to do the Lake Loop.
This loop is 3.5 miles long and takes about 1 - 1.5 hours to complete.
We're heading to Rolling Hill Park to do the Rolling Hills Creek Trail.
This loop is 1.3 miles long and takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
We're heading to Wissahickon Valley Park to do the Cresheim Creek Loop.
This loop is 3.8 miles long and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to complete.
We're heading to Wissahickon Valley Park to do the Houston Meadow Loop.
This loop is 2.5 miles long and takes about 1 - 1.5 hours to complete.
We're heading to Wissahickon Valley Park to do the Wissahickon Park Orange Trail to White Trail.
This loop is 3.6 miles long and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to complete.
When:
We'll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 AM for each hike. Transportation is not provided by the Y. If you'd like to carpool, please meet in Studio 3 at the Columbia North YMCA at 9:00 AM to leave promptly by 9:30 AM.
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