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Delaware Valley Orienteering Club
Navigational skills are key to this competitive, point-to-point racing sport
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Orienteering in Green Lane Park
Photo by S. Siegler and courtesy of the Delaware Valley Orienteering Club
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Outsider Tip
The sport of orienteering orginiates from military training techniques.
Insider Tip
Considered by some as the "Orienteering Capital of North America," French Creek has developed a permanent self-guiding course for use by visitors of all ages. The objective is to locate markers in the park with the aid of a map, and if you like, a compass.
Traveling in groups or alone, running or walking, orienteering is a healthy, fun way to exercise both mind and body. Maps are available at the park office.
You'll need a compass and map to find your checkpoints along the race's path, but with a group of friends and a willing teacher you'll be able to enjoy the ride. And whether you’re following streams and trails, locating rocks, ridges and hollows or mapping your way through the thickets of forests, you'll find yourself "getting back to nature" in a fun and social environment.
Expect large crowds at some of the most popular events, which are held throughout the year or escape the world and run your own course — the region is packed with great parks and trails for this popular, family-friendly sport.
COME PREPARED
Pack a compass, map and hiking boots or sturdy shoes, depending on the difficulty of your course. Check the club website for events schedules and directions as well as information about equipment and entry fees. Beginners may want to sign up for an initial class to learn rules and techniques.
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