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, October 28, 2012

Thursday November 22, 2012 - Wyomissing Creek

KAY will lead a 4.5 to 5 mile hike in Wyomissing alongside the Wyomissing Creek. We hope to see the ostrich ferns in bloom. You will be mostly on creek trails with some trekking through grass and may get wet feet, so wear old sneakers or water proof boots. On the return we will hike through the pine tree woodland. This hike is just long enough to work up an appetite for that Thanksgiving Turkey. YUM! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Ave. in Shillington (Located behind WAWA near bus. rte. 222 & rte. 724).

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have any questions.

Thursday November 15, 2012 - Middle Creek

MARK will lead a moderate 4 to 5 mile loop hike on various trails in the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Expect to be meandering in mud or snow with barren trees. Extreme weather would cancel this event. There is an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Visitor’s Center in Middle Creek.

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday November 8, 2012 - Leesport

“YOU” will lead a hike not to exceed 6 miles, somewhere in the vicinity.
“YOU” will be chosen by the attending group’s unanimous decision.
Then, the chosen leader will determine the trails in the area to be hiked and the approximate miles. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes and carry water. An optional lunch location after hiking will be determined by the “majority rules system”.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N in Leesport.

TELEPHONE: Al Napoletano at 610-929-9694 with questions.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thursday November 1, 2012 - Shoemakersville / Leesport

GERRY & WILLIE will lead the Schuylkill River Trail Hike. We will hike from Shoemakersville to Leesport, a five and a half mile road walk. This is another section of this trail for you, if you are trying to complete the entire trail, and if not, just come out and enjoy the walk. Dress in layers, wear good walking shoes and be sure to wear orange blaze to be readily seen by motorists. As usual, we will have an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off rte. 61N in Leesport to arrange a shuttle to Shoemakersville.

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

Thursday October 25, 2012 - French Creek



HERB will lead a 5-6 mile hike south of Hopewell Furnace. This moderate loop hike in the area of Baptism Creek will start from the parking lot of an abandoned church building. Then, follow the ever trickling Baptism Creek and pass some historic sites. Fall should be upon us by this time and the leaves should be showing color. We may also see fall wild flowers and butterflies, as well. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time to prepare for a prompt departure. An optional lunch stop will follow for anyone interested in dining.

MEET & DEPART: 9:30 A.M. from the Hopewell Furnace Visitor’s Center parking lot off Route 345.

TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 or 484-252-9493 with questions.