Valley Forge - Fast Five+ Miles (Not Slow) Moderate - Advanced 1200+ft

Early Bird Start at 4:45. We will do a 15 minute loop then meet everyone who arrives by 5:00.

Please note earlier start time due to decreasing daylight hours. For those who can’t make it on time, please check out other OAF offerings scheduled for tonight.

Marc and Richard will again lead an early-bird hike at Valley Forge where we will be doing ~6 miles and 1200+ ft of elevation gain at a decent pace (apprx. 3.0-3.3 mph) Moderate - Advanced level, along the trails of Mt Joy and Mt. Misery.

With our earlier sunset, we will have two start times - one promptly at 4:45 and the other promptly at 5:00. The 4:45 group will swing by to pick up the 5:00 group. Our route will get us out of the deep woods before dark and we will end around 6:45pm. Additional October VF Monday night hikes are forthcoming.

Best to wear hiking boots or trail running shoes as we'll be on dirt trails with rocks and tree roots, not paved paths. Definitely recommend hydrating before the hike and bring plenty of water and a snack.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a static length leash at all times.

GUEST and ATTENDANCE POLICY: All attendees must be members of Outdoor Adventure Friends. This is for communication purposes to ensure that those in attendance understand exactly what they are signing up for. Please be courteous and change your rsvp in a timely fashion if you can no longer attend this event.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are running late, group message me before 4:35 so we can try to loop around to meet you. I cannot read or reply to messages once we start.

NOTICE: Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending this event you agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents or liabilities incurred while hiking with us.