American Pilgrims on the Camino - Philadelphia Chapter

Camino Coffee time (also known as second breakfast!)! Just an opportunity to meet up with fellow pilgrims, reminisce or learn about different routes. Or begin learning about the Camino de Santiago.
This month we're meeting at Evermore Coffee Roasters, in Burlington. Come for the coffee (very good coffee here!) or come for the walk (roughly a 3+ miler). Or come for both! Anticipating walking around noon, or earlier if the group decides too!

Dress for the weather, as we’ll meet rain or shine. Part of our walk will be along the riverfront so remember that as you choose your layers for the day. Bring your pack if you like!

Just a heads up, we'll be trying to alternate between coffee shops to make this meetup as accessible as possible.

Please if you can't make it, please...PLEASE...let us know by changing your status or messaging. It helps us know how many seats to save, or when to actually start our hikes!

Wissahickon Orange Trail and Forbidden Drive Loop

Approximately 6-7 miles through Wissahickon Park starting at the Blue Bell Field parking lot. We will walk the moderately challenging Orange Trail to just beyond Valley Green Inn. There are a few water crossings along the way, and tree roots to take note of, but very worthwhile -- if you haven't done the Orange Trail before, it is really a beauty. We will then cross over the creek for a more relaxing return on Forbidden Drive.

There are usually porta-potties at Blue Bell Field, and additional restrooms at Valley Green Inn where we cross over to Forbidden Drive, and then at Kitchen's Lane toward the end of the walk.

Afterwards, we'll grab some cheesesteaks or hoagies at nearby Dalesandro's (or if you are a rebel, at Chubby's) on Henry Ave., or you can pack your own lunch, and we can kick back on the grass at the field across the street.

Have you heard? There's a new bridge in town!

In May, a new segment of the Schuylkill Banks trail opened, a cable-stay bridge that spans from Christian Street to Gray's Ferry Crescent. So we're going to check it out.

Starting at Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive, just behind the Art Museum, we'll walk the Schuylkill Banks Trail out to the new bridge and back. Scenic views of the river, University City's newest buildings, and the Center City Skyline await. Afterwards we'll grab lunch somewhere in the Fairmount or Center City area.

There are restrooms at Lloyd Hall and just south of Walnut Street.

There will be a post-hike meal at a location to be determined.