Thursday July 21, 2011 - Shoemakersville

WILLIE & GERRY will lead the Shoey and Five Locks Area Hike. This is a 6.5 mile leisurely road walking loop hike in the countryside of Shoemakersville. We will view railroad bridges, Yarnell Park, farm land and the Schuylkill River. No big hills to negotiate and no shuttling required.
Lunch after the hike is optional.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @Redner’s Market off Rte. 61 N. in Leesport
2nd MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Shoemakersville Park & Playground

TELEPHONE: Willie or Gerry 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday July 14, 2011 - Laureldale / Muhlenberg

AL will lead a hike of ~5 miles on Yoder’s Hill and areas of Laureldale Borough and Muhlenberg Township in Berks County. This hike will entail various terrain with hills including road walking, street walking, some rail to trail and some bushwhacking on a deer trail. We will circumvent the Bernhart’s Dam which is currently off limits to the public due to EPA mandatory clean-up by Exide Corp. Wear something ORANGE to alert motorists. Carry plenty of water; wear sturdy shoes, use insect repellant and sun block to prevent sunburn. There will be an optional lunch stop later.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Dominic Manzella Recreational Park parking lots, above the Manorcare, just off Elizabeth Ave. in Laureldale.

DIRECTIONS: Traveling north on Bus. Rte. 222 (5th St. Hwy.) in Muhlenberg Twp., turn right onto Elizabeth Ave. and follow to a driveway just above the 2100 block up hill on left side.

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 or 610-223-9806 day of the hike.

Thursday July 7, 2011 - Appalachian Trail

HERB “Hopeful Herb” will conduct a “trail angel” event. The through hikers are coming through at the end of June and early July on the Appalachian Trail. Our mission would be to set up a manned “greet & meet” station for about 4 to 5 hours. We would supply cold drinks and snacks to welcome and treat the through hikers. We would take turns manning the station while some of us could hike to Bear Rocks or Bake Oven Knob. The station could be set up where Lake Leasure Road crosses the Appalachian Trail. Herb will coordinate this event and let us know what to contribute.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market off Rte. 61 N in Leesport.

TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 with questions.

Thursday June 30, 2011 - Welkinweir & Horseshoe Trail

CLYDE will lead a 6 mile hike to Warwick County Park. Starting at Welkinweir Park in Chester County, located 8/10 mile west of route 100 on Prizer Rd., we will walk the trails there before following the Horseshoe Trail west through Warwick Park to end of hike. This is a combined hike with the Elverson Walking Club.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Elverson Deli parking lot at Rtes. 23 & 82 to drive to Warwick County Park main parking lot (about 15 minutes from Elverson). Leaving some cars there and shuttling to Welkinweir. For more info and map of the hiking trails, go to Welkinweir.org ………click on Natural Areas and then on Hiking Maps.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281.

Thursday June 23, 2011 - Mt Penn

CLYDE will lead a hike of 5 to 6 miles on Mt. Penn trekking through Mineral Spring Park to the William Penn Fire Tower. We will stop at the Pagoda on the return to our starting point. This is a joint hike with the Elverson Walking Club. Lunch is an option for those interested afterwards.

1st MEET: 9:20 A.M. @ Arner’s Restaurant in Mt. Penn or
2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ EAST END AC parking lot

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281.