The Knickerbocker Walking Club was a walking club that was “reorganized” in 1882, and was most likely named after a style of loose men's pants. The club had a feature in the 1882 edition of the Ivy, listing the club members names under a drawing of a silhouette of a man walking.

One of the “ramps” taken by the club described in the The Trinity Tablet was 25 miles long. They had started walking from the college in the early morning and reached Meriden, CT by midday. From there, they ate dinner, explored the surrounding hills, and made their way back to campus.

The Pedestrian Club was formed in 1892 for “men who have an aversion to horses” according to the Trinity Tablet. It has since dissolved.

The Walking Club existed at least from 1874-76. In 1876, it had 10 members.

Globe Trotters

Knickerbocker Walking Club

Knickerbockers

The Trinity Tablet, November 18, 1882, p. 140.

The Trinity Tablet, June 10, 1882, p. 87.

The Trinity Ivy, 1882, p. 87.

Pedestrian Club

The Trinity Tablet, March 19, 1892.

Walking Club

The Trinity Tripod, 12/09/1904.

The Trinity Ivy, 1876.