LES leads the NEVERSINK MOUNTAIN LAUREL HIKE of up to 6.5 miles. The Mountain Laurel may still be in bloom. We will walk through many sections of Neversink covered with Mountain Laurel. While this should be a scenic hike, there will be a number of difficult hill climbs. If the weather is humid, expect a strenuous hike. You will need water.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the pond at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday May 23, 2013 - Reading
GERRY, a “Country Girl” will lead a “City Sculptor Walk”. We will be walking from statue to statue along the trails and sidewalks in downtown Reading. This will be a two and a half hour, leisurely paced walk with comments at each sculpture, church or building viewed. It will be a day to appreciate all the art and architecture Reading has to offer.
We can lunch afterwards in downtown Reading, maybe the Peanut Bar?
MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Goggle Works parking lot, 2nd & Walnut Sts, Reading.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if you have questions.
We can lunch afterwards in downtown Reading, maybe the Peanut Bar?
MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Goggle Works parking lot, 2nd & Walnut Sts, Reading.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if you have questions.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday May 16, 2013 - Swatara Furnace
DAVE will lead an ~ 6 mile hike to Swatara Furnace and Jeff’s Swamp. This hike begins in a game commission parking lot in western Schuylkill County. Swatara Furnace remains in good condition and foundations of other structures are present. Also, see the Iron Master’s mansion and a log cabin made of Chestnut wood. View the High Bridge Dam. Follow a woods road along the west branch of Fishing Creek taking us to Jeff’s Swamp. Return to starting point.
1st MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ Blue Marsh Church Rd. parking lot off Rte. 183.
2nd MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Swope’s Valley Road rails to trail parking area.
DIRECTIONS: From Church Rd. lot take Rte. 183 north to the jct. with Rte. 443. Turn left, travel to Pine Grove, then I-81 west to Suedberg. Turn left on Swope’s Valley Road and park at rails to trail, in sight of Rte. 443.
TELEPHONE: Dave 570-739-2579 if you have any questions.
1st MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ Blue Marsh Church Rd. parking lot off Rte. 183.
2nd MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Swope’s Valley Road rails to trail parking area.
DIRECTIONS: From Church Rd. lot take Rte. 183 north to the jct. with Rte. 443. Turn left, travel to Pine Grove, then I-81 west to Suedberg. Turn left on Swope’s Valley Road and park at rails to trail, in sight of Rte. 443.
TELEPHONE: Dave 570-739-2579 if you have any questions.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Thursday May 9, 2013 - Robesonia Furnace
MARK will lead the Robesonia Furnace Area Part III hike. This is a trek on some new trails built by Tony for the Mountain Bike Club. We will hike around five miles. Wear good hiking boots and carry water as usual. There will be an optional lunch stop afterwards.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Parking lot closest to Rte. 422 West, next to old High School. We will carpool and shuttle to starting point.
TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 if you have any questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Parking lot closest to Rte. 422 West, next to old High School. We will carpool and shuttle to starting point.
TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 if you have any questions.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday May 2, 2013 - French Creek
HERB has planned a leisurely, wildflower walk in our nearby French Creek State Park. We will trek in an area, not often visited, to see how many unusual flowering plants we can find and enjoy viewing them. Come out for a 5 to 6 mile hike and see Baptism Creek/French Creek blooming in the beauty of spring. There are some rocks and hills to negotiate and there also will be springs and small streams gushing with snow melt, but that adds to the overall beauty of the season. You may want to bring an extra pair of shoes for a planned, optional lunch stop afterwards.
MEET/ DEPART: 10:00 A.M. @ Hopewell Furnace visitors center parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.
MEET/ DEPART: 10:00 A.M. @ Hopewell Furnace visitors center parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thursday April 25, 2013 - Lake Ontelaunee
RICHARD will reattempt to lead the washed out hike of Jan.31st. This is an approximate 5 mile hike on the east side of scenic Lake Ontelaunee. We will trek on an old abandoned railroad siding that once served the Evansville Cement Works along the Maiden Creek and continue on animal trails to an eventual grand lookout of the lake. Carry water and wear sturdy shoes. We may encounter wet areas. A lunch stop afterwards is optional.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport to carpool to starting point, as parking is limited there.
TELEPHONE: Richard 610-504-4190 with any questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport to carpool to starting point, as parking is limited there.
TELEPHONE: Richard 610-504-4190 with any questions.
Thursday April 18, 2013 - Adamstown
GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 4 – 5 mile hike in Adamstown and in Stoudtburg Village. This hike will be through Adamstown on sidewalks and trails and we will explore the village while taking a break looking (shopping?) in the market. Toilets are available in the market. Hope for pleasant weather; don’t expect snow, but possible April showers, carry an umbrella or rain gear.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Parking lot of Jct. 568 & 272 (across from the spring water place and before Stoltzfus Campers) on left side coming off Rte. 222.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with any questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Parking lot of Jct. 568 & 272 (across from the spring water place and before Stoltzfus Campers) on left side coming off Rte. 222.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with any questions.
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