Wilmington Trail Club

This past Monday WTC members got back from a wonderful multi day trip to Susquehannock Lodge in North Central Pa near Pine Creek Gorge ( Pennsylvanias Grand Canyon)
A hike along the rim of the canyon, biking along the Pine Creek Gorge Rail Trail, great meals and good times hanging out at the lodge were the highlights of this annual spring trip.
The club has been going to Susquehannock Lodge for over 40 yrs. Come join us on our fall trip in October

This past Sunday WTC members were treated to a special walk/ hike at Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. Swarthmore is often called one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.
We also hiked thru Crum Woods adjacent to the campus.Thanks to Glenn Shealy for leading this wonderful and educational hike.

Great trail ride this morning on a beautiful day on the Fair Hill Carriage Roads. Thanks to Frank Sutman for leading.

Thanks to Karen H for leading this wonderful hike in beautiful Valley Garden Park on Friday morning

Saturday morning’s weather was perfect for hiking the crown jewel of the Lancaster Conservancy. Kelly’s Run Preserve and the Pinnacle Overlook in Holtwood Pa.
5 hikers came out for this spectacular 6 mile hike up Kelly’s Run and up to the Pinnacle Overlook. Thanks to Dave B for leading this hike which is probably one of our more scenic ones we do.

Thanks to Mike M for leading a great 12 mile hike yesterday in White Clay Creek St Park and Preserve

On Friday 4 riders enjoyed Philadelphia's Forbidden Drive in Wissahickon Park and the lower Schuylkill River Trail. Beautiful scenery riding along the creek and down past Boat House Row along the Schuylkill.
Thanks to Frank S for leading this wonderful ride.
Be on the lookout on our website Wilmingtontrailclub.org for future Friday trail rides. No cars to contend with😊

This past Wednesday was a little soggy but we still hiked at the beautiful ChesLen Preserve. This 1200 acre preserve in Coatesville Pa has a lot diverse landscape and is full of history
Thanks to Debbie S for leading this wonderful hike

https://www.natlands.org/visit/cheslen-preserve/

This past Tuesday 6 hikers enjoyed arguably one of our most scenic hikes at Kelly’s Run Pinnacle Overlook in Holtwood Pa.
Only 1 hour from Newark De area.
Kelly’s Run is a stream that cuts a steep gorge filled with tumbled rocks and boulders and whole hillsides of Rhododendron with many small waterfalls as it makes its way to to the Susquehanna River. Most every hiker has said it’s their favorite hike and most scenic that the club does once they do the hike.
It’s a 6 mile hike total where we hike up the creek then we cut off and hike to Pinnacle Overlook which sits about 700’ above the Susquehanna River for a spectacular view. Then we return back down to Kelly’s Run and complete the loop.
You need to be in shape for the 1100’ of elevation gain buts it’s so rewarding.
This hike is on our calendar two more times for Saturday May 16th and Tuesday June 9th. Open to WTC members and people who want to try us out.
Come on two free hikes before having to Join. Only $18/yr
Go to our website Wilmingtontrailclub.org to view our hikes and details. No need to register just show up a bit early.