Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/21/2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Lloyd Hall Recreation Center
Categories
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club for a walk through many Philly neighborhoods in celebration of Black History Month, highlighting African American cultural and historical sights in the city. Take in the sights and sounds of winter over eight miles. The meeting point is Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row. The walk will be through Fairmount, Old City, Queens Village, and several other city neighborhoods, including a stop at an acclaimed Black-owned bakery known for outstanding and unique cupcakes and their banana pudding. There will be a stop at locations of interest to briefly discuss the historical and cultural significance of each. The walk will be at a moderate pace, and restrooms are available at the start of the hike and at an additional stop during the hike. There is free street parking available on Sedgley Drive. Registration is free.