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

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.

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