Take a Hike! (7 mi - LOOOONG)

We're going to do some exploring while we hike \~7 miles! We'll start at the Paper Trail Bike Cafe, follow the Orange trail to the functional art installation called the Fingerspan Bridge, pass Devil's Pool, and over to the Valley Green Inn. We'll then loop back around to the Paper Trail Cafe. There are some parking spaces near the cafe or on Lincoln Drive, but they are limited. There's usually parking near the Sunoco station at Wissahickon & W. Rittenhouse St. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to secure parking. Agenda - Take Note! 8:45 a.m. - Meet and Greet at the Paper Trail Cafe parking lot - again, this is a popular location, so give yourself 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the meetup location! *9:00 a.m. - WE ARE LEAVING! Not kidding, don't miss us!* 12:00 p.m. - End of hike We're going to take a different route along the ORANGE TRAIL, approximately \~7 miles round-trip. THIS HIKE WILL HAVE HILLY AND ROCKY SECTIONS. THIS EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED SHOULD THERE BE THUNDER AND LIGHTNING. Your dog is welcome to join us, but they must be leashed the entire time to respect those who are uncomfortable around dogs. A Fun Challenge If you're looking for a fun challenge, this is it! Nature will be all over you by the time we're done. It should be beautiful. This is a great event to talk to and get to know other members. WARNING: Our hike is not a flat-terrain walk like the path along Kelly Drive; this is a moderate hike for hills and distance. The trails are hilly and will take us into wooded areas, so I wouldn't recommend this for someone with recent surgery or serious joint problems. There is a road that remains flat and runs for several miles right alongside the creek for those who would rather keep it simple, but our group will be hiking the trails. We will take a couple of breaks, but this is not just a leisurely stroll; be prepared to maintain a decent pace. Wear sturdy hiking boots/sneakers or regular sneakers with good traction. I…