Looking for free group hiking trips in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond? The Appalachian Mountain Club Delaware Valley Chapter (AMC-DV) offers hundreds of hiking experiences every year led by experienced, well-trained, dedicated volunteers. Our hikes range in difficulty from casual walks in the park to challenging mountain hikes. We offer a variety of hikes all over the Delaware Valley and beyond. Popular destinations include Valley Forge National Historic Park, Ridley Creek and French Creek State Parks, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennpack Park, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, just to name a few. We also offer popular day-hiking trips on the Appalachian Trail (AT). Further afield, there are opportunities to hike in the White Mountains, Catskills, and Pennsylvania Wilds. We do urban hikes as well in places like Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. We also offer multi-day backpacking trips if that is more your thing. We look forward to seeing you on a trip soon!
See the hiking listings on our Activities Database to find out where we’re hiking next!
In addition to offering hikes in a variety of locations, volunteers also take creative spins on the basic walk in the woods. You will find activities that incorporate nature observation, history lessons, fishing, photography, yoga and meditation, art, and more. We offer a variety of paces and difficultly levels, from casual walks to trail runs. As with all AMC volunteer-led activities, hiking leaders are trained in a variety of hard and soft skills. You can be confident that AMC hikes are safe and fun!
