You can become a member by filling and submitting the application , the Waiver and Release, and making a  payment online or download and mail in a New Membership Application and Waiver and Release and mail completed documents with a check for dues payment  to : Philadelphia Trail Club, P. O. Box 27, Narberth, PA 19072.

In addition to the blanket Waiver and Release agreed to at time of application, a sign-in sheet at each hike is an agreement to the Waiver and Release for that hike.

See Hiker's Guide (general guidelines for hiking with Philadelphia Trail Club)