The BERKS COUNTY WANDERERS are part of the Berks County Comunity Hiking Club. Their walks and hikes are held primarily on Thursday mornings. Further information about either hiking group is available from Al Napolentano at 610-929-9694 or avnapo@msn.com. Pets are not allowed on these hikes. To see photos from preveous hikes go to: http://wandererspics.blogspot.com

Sunday, February 13, 2011

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.