2024

Pass through Philly Historic District, then scenic views from the Ben Franklin Bridge, going to Camden NJ, through the Rutgers Univ. campus and along scenic river front to the Battleship New Jersey.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Ben Franklin Bridge

Year Round Walk

SN: 125010 - 2024 / Y0621

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Battleship New Jersey
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Italianate tower
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Greek Revival facade of library
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when is the event

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Start box available: 24/7

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Border Crossings

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Philadelphia County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

The walk begins in the Historic District of Philadelphia and goes across the Ben Franklin Bridge into Camden, NJ. Walk through the Rutgers Univ. campus in Camden, and along the scenic river front to the Battleship New Jersey then return to Philadelphia.Camden Waterfront Promenade is listed on the Rails-to-Trails website.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 11km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Walk daily dawn to dusk. Walkers will be given the option of taking the ferry that departs from the Camden waterfront across the Delaware River to return to Phila. The ferry operates on a limited schedule during the spring and summer months.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

4th and Arch St. PA 19106 (215-923-8660). Located near the U.S. Mint and Independence Hall. From I-95 take Exit 22 onto Callowhill St., then Left on 4th St four blocks to hotel. From PA Turnpike take Exit 326 (I-76E to I-676E). Exit at 8th St, then Right to 1st light (Race St), Left to 4th St, then Right on 4th to hotel. From NJ Turnpike take Exit 4 Rt (73N to 38W). 38W to 30W to Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Cross bridge and take 1st right around a sharp "U" turn to 4th St. Right on 4th for 2.5 blocks to hotel. There is a charge for parking. Free parking is available Sundays on certain streets.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Wyndham Historic District Hotel, 4th & Arch Sts., Philadelphia, Pa 19106

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA-0238)

Event website: nodegreen.com/lbw

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.