Jenn Popper's Events

April 23, 2022

Saturday

Old Town Alexandria Greenway Walk
Apr 23, 2022 at 8:00am to Apr 24, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT
Location: College Park and Alexandria in Maryland
Description:
A Spring weekend of WALKING in Maryland, DC, and Virginia on the East Coast Greenway. Don't miss this SPECIAL EVENT!!

About this Walk

Walk a total of thirty-eight or so colorful and scenic miles of the Greenway from College Park, Maryland through Was
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Benefiting a Charity
Tags: benefiting a charity

February 9, 2022

Wednesday

Kennedy50 Community Walk
Feb 9, 2022 at 9:00am to Feb 21, 2022 at 6:00pm EST
Location: Multiple, see description
Description:
A virtual and/or in-person event to total 50 miles, more or less!! You DECIDE

About this event

Last year we built a world-wide community of walkers, so in the spirit of extending our reach we're renaming it The Kennedy50 Community Walk and
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Benefiting a Charity
Tags: long distance (25+ miles), benefiting a charity

February 5, 2022

Saturday

Princeton Loop
Feb 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:30pm EST
Location: Princeton Station 152 Alexander St Princeton, NJ 08540
Description:
Walk in the footsteps of geniuses through campus, town and history.

About this event

Start: Princeton Station (in town)

Finish: Princeton Station

Distance: 10mi

Coordinator: Charles Updike

Transit: NJTransit to Princeton Station (transfer t
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Historical
Tags: historical

January 22, 2022

Saturday

Union County Olmsted Parks Greenway Walk
Jan 22, 2022 from 8:30am to 3:00pm EST
Location: Cranford Train Station South Ave parking lot, finish Union Train Station
Description:
Walk along the East Coast Greenway through Union County parks designed by the world renowned Olmsted Brothers.

About this event

Start: Cranford Train Station South Ave parking lot

Distance: 12.5 miles

Finish: Union Train Station

Walk Leader
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

November 6, 2021

Saturday

SOMA Family Stroll & Roll
Nov 6, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Location: South Mountain Reservation Essex County Dog Park,Maplewood, NJ 07040
Description:
STROLL/WALK with us on a beautiful Fall day in South Mountain Reservation

About this event

FreeWalkers invites young families to take part in this fun 2-mile event, accessible to all. The route is a two mile round trip, fully paved path (Cr
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Family friendly, Short distance (<10 miles)
Tags: family friendly, short distane

Cooper River Walk
Nov 6, 2021 from 8:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: Jefferson Station
Description:
A beautiful fall walk from downtown Philly to small-town South Jersey with return via PATCO.

Cross that bridge and get out of town into some autumnal charm.

Register for this free event on Eventbrite.

Start: Jefferson Station (Fashion District)

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Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Extreme walk
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles), long distance (25+ miles)

October 24, 2021

Sunday

Bronx Coast to Coast Walk
Oct 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm EDT
Location: W 231st and Riverdale Ave New York, NY 10463
Description:
Walk from the Hudson River to the bay with us.

Start: Bronx

Finish: Pelham Bay

Distance: 18mi

Return: bus to train

Coordinator: Ken Kurland

Transit: #1 train to Bronx to the start. Return with the bus to #6 train to Manhattan

Register on Eventbrite h
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles), urban, nyc

October 23, 2021

Saturday

FreeWalkers Marathon -- Philadelphia (Fairmount Park)
Oct 23, 2021 from 8:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Location: The Porch at 30th Street Station
Description:
Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera!
- Start: 30th St Station
- Finish: Chestnut Hill West Station
- Distance: 13-26mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Sign up for this free event on Eventbrite.

Transit: Amtra
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles)
Tags: historical, medium distance (10 - 25 miles), long distance (25+ miles)

October 9, 2021

Saturday

Bristol Stomp! (Bristol PA to Trenton NJ historic walk and tour)
Oct 9, 2021 from 9:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Location: Bristol Station
Description:
Guided history tour of Colonial Lower Bucks County with food, history and a colonial fair. Bristol Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Start: Bristol Station
- Finish: Trenton Transit Center
- Distance: 18mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

September 25, 2021

Saturday

The Endless Summer Walk 2021
Sep 25, 2021 from 7:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Aberdeen-Matawan station
Description:
Explore the Jersey Shore!
- Start: Aberdeen Matawan Station
- Finish: Asbury Park Station
- Distance: 30mi
- Return: train
- Coordinator: TBD
Sign up on Eventbrite here for this free event

Transit: NJTransit

Optional endpoints:- Long Branch Station

Some de
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Long distance (25+ miles)
Tags: long distance (25+ miles)

August 22, 2021

Sunday

FreeWalkers Getaway: Wissahickon Trail Walk
Aug 22, 2021 from 10:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Fort Washington station
Description:
Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along two gorgeous trails
- Start: Fort Washington Station
- Finish: 30th St Station
- Distance: 20mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Sign up on Eventbrite for this free event

Transit: SEPTA train bet
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

August 21, 2021

Saturday

FreeWalkers Getaway: Pennypack Trail Walk
Aug 21, 2021 from 9:30am to 2:30pm EDT
Location: Holmesburg Junction (SEPTA station)
Description:
Enjoy our FreeWalkers weekend getaway along two gorgeous trails
- Start: Holmesburg Junction Station
- Finish: Willow Grove Station or Fort Washington Station
- Distance: 20-27mi
- Return: SEPTA train
- Coordinator: Charles Updike
Sign up on Eventbrite for t
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles), Long distance (25+ miles)

April 17, 2021

Saturday

UNION COUNTY OLMSTED PARKS LOOP
Apr 17, 2021 from 2:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: NJ Transit Cranford Train Station, North Avenue side
Description:
Meet the group at the inbound side of NJ Tranist Cranford Rail Station. Walk for about 12-13 miles through parts of the East Coast Greenway and several Union County parks designed by the world-renowned Olmsteds in the 1920s. Highlights: Nomahegan Par
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: walking, walker, opt outside, healthy living, nj, union county

April 11, 2021

Sunday

COLUMBIA TRAIL & KEN LOCKWOOD GORGE
Apr 11, 2021 from 9:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Location: Columbia Trailhead, 75 Main Street, Highbridge, NJ 08829
Description:
Approximately twelve miles from High Bridge out on the trail and back along the river.

About this Event

We've done this hike in the summer at night and in the winter in the snow, now we'll do it in the beauty of spring! Park in High Bridge
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: outdoors, hiking, walking, healthy living, opt outside

April 8, 2021

Thursday

OVERVIEW: WELLNESS COACHING SESSION for WOMEN 50 AND UP!
Apr 8, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Location: Online
Description:
PREVIEW to RISA'S Complimentary Coaching Group. Is it for me?

About this Event

Women 50 and older:

Due to an overwhelming interest to my invitation to host a free four-week coaching group, I'm asking those interested to attend this zoom ses
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: General
Tags: health, women's health

December 28, 2019

Saturday

Battle of Trenton March
Dec 28, 2019 from 3:00am to 3:30pm EST
Location: Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977
Description:
Two battle re-enactments, an 8-mile march and a 5-mile tour

Bear witness to the events of December 25, 1776 through January 2, 1777 and learn their significance.

Muster up. It is time for the FreeWalkers regiment to march with the Continental Army
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Historical, Short distance (<10 miles), Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

November 29, 2019

Friday

Gobble Gobble Hike
Nov 29, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Location: South Mountain Reservation Essex County Dog Park Essex County Dog Park Maplewood, NJ
Description:
Trail hike for 4-5 miles. Finish time will depend on the pace of the group. Estimate is 3 hours.

Highlights will include the Fairy Trail and Hemlock Falls.

Directions: Enter South Mt Reservation from South Orange Ave onto Crest Drive (from either
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Short distance (<10 miles)

November 16, 2019

Saturday

Schuylkill River Trail -- National Take a Hike Day
Nov 16, 2019 from 10:00am to 4:00pm EST
Location: 30th Street station 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Description:
Be part of FreeWalkers attempt to hike 1,000 miles on National Take a Hike Day.

A riverside flex walk of 5 to 15 miles with many rail stations along the way so you may travel the distance of your choice. A scenic fall walk through Fairmount Park an
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Short distance (<10 miles), Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)

November 3, 2019

Sunday

Stroll & Roll
Nov 3, 2019 from 10:30am to 1:30pm EST
Location: Echo Lake Park, Springfield Avenue, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Description:
Healthy Fun for Everyone!
Warm weather got you busting to go outdoors? What about the family?

The FreeWalkers and Union County Parks have the perfect event for you and your family. It's a FREE Sunday stroll on November 3rd along the beautiful trails
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Short distance (<10 miles)
Tags: family friendly

October 27, 2019

Sunday

Haunted Happy Halloween Hike 2019
Oct 27, 2019 from 10:15am to 5:15pm EDT
Location: Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Description:
A joint walk with the FREEWALKERS.and the SHOREWALKERS

A limit of 30 people for the cemetery tour, RAIN OR SHINE !!!

The fourth annual Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tour/ Westchester river walk/ Old Croton Aqueduct walk for 10 miles. Meet at the Philipse Mano
Created by: Jenn Popper
Categories: Medium distance (10 - 25 miles)
Tags: historical, medium distance (10-25 miles)

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