What we’re about
Have you walked the Camino de Santiago or are you interested in learning more about it? Then this is the group for you!
Come join us for hikes, gatherings, dinner parties, and other events where you can meet past and future pilgrims! Share your Camino experiences, get tips from those that have walked before, and help bring the magic of the Camino to Philadelphia!
This meetup group is hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC). APOC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the enduring tradition of the Camino by supporting its infrastructure, by gathering pilgrims together, and by providing information and encouragement to past and future pilgrims.
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To learn more about American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC), please visit: http://americanpilgrims.org <br>
We hope you will join us for an event and we look forward to meeting you!
Buen Camino!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 7 Miles on the D&L Trail to and from Jim ThorpeLehigh Canal Park , Lehighton, PA
The Delaware & Lehigh (D&L) Trail is a rails-to-trails project that runs for 165 miles (some portions are still under construction). It starts in White Haven in the Poconos and ends in Bristol on the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia. It passes through or very close to a number of cities and towns, historic sights, waterfalls and other natural wonders. One of the nicest sections is the 3.6 mile walk from Weissport to Jim Thorpe, a town that somehow manages to retain its quirky natural charm despite being a tourism hub.
We will start at the Lehigh Canal - Weissport Trailhead and walk north into Jim Thorpe. Deviating a bit from our normal routine, we will have lunch in Jim Thorpe (and maybe a little walk around town) before finishing the walk by heading back to Weissport. The trail is flat and mostly gravel, and there are several opportunities to detour slightly into the woods to walk alongside the rail-trail. Depending on when the leaves turn, there's even the possibility that we'll see some fall foliage.
There are bathrooms at the trailhead and in Jim Thorpe.
Lehigh Canal Weissport Trail Head Address is 46 Canal St, Lehighton, PA 18235 HOWEVER, THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE IS OFF OF BRIDGE STREET, NOT CANAL STREET, AND EASY TO MISS -- SEE PICTURE. From Conshohocken, it is an approximately 1 hour drive up the northeast extension.
- Camino hike: 6-7 miles at ChesLen PreserveChesLen Preserve, coatesville, PA
(This event is for all those who have walked a Camino, will walk a Camino, or are curious to learn more about the Camino)
Join us for a hike in Chester County's beautiful ChesLen Preserve! We'll do about 6-7 miles on a combination of trails in the preserve (parts of the Red, Yellow, Green and Purple trails), where we'll cover a variety of terrain: forested trail, open fields, a path through rolling hills with views of the countryside.
Bring water, a snack, and poles if you like to use them! There will be a bathroom (a quite nice one) at the start/finish of the walk. Please note: deer management is currently underway in the preserve; you can choose to wear blaze orange or other bright colors if you wish.
Address for ChesLen Preserve is 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. That should take you to the larger parking lot adjacent to the Lenfest Center (there are a couple of smaller parking lots at trailheads, but you're aiming for the big one.) Look for a friendly group with hiking poles and backpacks!
After hike drinks/meal at The Creamery in Kennett Square. 401 Birch St, Kennett Square, 19348 (parking on-site, additional parking in a lot further along Birch St).
Buen Camino!!
