Thursday March 17, 2011 - Hibernia Park

HERB & DICK will lead a 5 - 6 mile circuitous hike in Hibernia Park. This park is located about 15 miles southeast of Honey Brook. During our walk we will check out the historic mansion and explore the lake and surrounding woodlands. The hike is mostly flat easy walking on park roads and trails. A lunch stop later is optional.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Windmill Restaurant, Rtes. 10 & 23 in Morgantown. If you want to meet at the Hibernia Park Office give the leader a call.

TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 for more info or if questions.

Thursday March 10, 2011 - Birdsboro Watershed

LES will lead a 7 mile hike in the Birdsboro Watershed. There will be hills to climb and possibly some rocky or uneven terrain, but our reward is the beautiful scenery of the Birdsboro Reservoir. We will not be crossing the Hay Creek and there will be no shuttling. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hay Creek parking area off old Rte. 82.

DIRECTIONS: Take the former Rte. 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Meet the leader in the parking area there.

TELEPHONE: LES 610-323-1703.

Thursday March 3, 2011 - Shartlesville

MARGARET will lead a 7 mile loop hike in the Shartlesville area. We will begin our hike on the Sand Spring Trail to junction with and continue on the Appalachian Trail and then return to our cars via the service road. Expect rocky terrain with some muddy areas. If adverse trail conditions exist, we will use the service road for our hike. Several Wanderers did this a few years ago and discovered a winter wonderland with icy trees and outstanding views. Bring your ice grippers (Yak Trax, etc.) for your boots. There will be an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shartlesville Game Land Parking Lot.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393 if any questions.

Thursday February 24, 2011 - Brandywine Trail

CLYDE will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike along the Brandywine Creek on the new two and a half mile trail built by both West and East Bradford Townships, just south of Downingtown. We will be walking out and back (5 miles) with additional hiking on the bicycle trails adjoining Harmony Hills Nature Area. This new trail will be part of the BRANDYWINE TRAIL connecting the Horse Shoe Trail to the Mason-Dixon Trail, with part of the trail being a former trolley line.

After the hike we will stop for lunch at the Blue Café in Downingtown.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Elverson Deli (Rtes. 23 & 82) in Elverson to carpool to start of hike, or call leader if planning to meet at trail head located along route 322 at the Trestle Bridge south of Downingtown.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 with questions or to meet at the trail head.