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

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Thursday December 19, 2013 - Wolf's Hollow Park

MARGARET will lead a ~ 6 mile hike in Wolf’s Hollow County Park. This new park of Chester County dates back to a 1681 land grant from William Penn. We will hike on various, well maintained, trails through hollows and over ridges. Lunch is optional later.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Dollar Store across from Windmill Restaurant at Route 10.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ parking lot 150 Wolf’s Hollow Drive.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-9393

Thursday December 12, 2013 - Shillington Park

RUDY & ANNELIES will lead a ~5 mile hike in Shillington Park. This is a pleasant leisurely hike on rolling hills and is mostly on wood land trails. Dress for the weather and come out to enjoy. A lunch stop after the hike is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shillington Swimming Pool Parking Lot off Rte. 724 at Tennis Courts to the lot.

TELEPHONE: Rudy or Annelies 610-777-4223 with questions.

Thursday December 5, 2013 - Nolde Forest

HERB has planned and will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike at the Nolde Forest Environmental Center. Come out to see Nolde in late fall. We will shuttle hikers to the back of the park to start the hike. We should get some good views from the overlooks and enjoy the walk through the pine forest. We will also check out the mansion garden, hear a brief history of the area and see if we can find the “Lone Pine”. Lunch afterwards is optional.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the parking lot on Church Road.

TELEPHONE: Herb at 610-286-6886 with any questions.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Thursday November 28, 2013 - Wyomissing Creek

KAY will lead us on a hike of ~5 miles in Wyomissing. We will be along the Wyomissing Creek and on trails, roads and fields of the area and also through the pine forest. However; if the weather is wet, dress appropriately; and we will stick to the main trails of the park. We should complete this hike in time for you to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Av e. (Bus. Rte. 222) in Shillington and located behind WAWA near Rte.724.

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

Friday, November 1, 2013

Thursday November 21, 2013 - French Creek

CLYDE will lead a five mile hike in French Creek State Park. We begin by meandering over the 18 hole ‘DISC GOLF” course (with Frisbees to throw!). Afterwards the group will explore the trails on Mount Pleasure, which is where the disc golf course is located. There is NO HUNTING where we are hiking because of the ongoing activity. Lunch is optional after the hike.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ West boat launch area in the park.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or 610-413-6281 day of hike, if questions.

Thursday November 14, 2013 - Leaser Lake

KAY & EDNA will lead a 4 – 5 mile hike at Leaser Lake in Lehigh County. We will trek the newly completed trail that circumnavigates the lake. The terrain is mostly through fields and woodland with a few short hills. Some areas may be muddy along creek banks. There are rewarding, nice views of the lake.

1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport to carpool to our starting point.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Leaser Lake north parking lot off Ontelaunee Rd.

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 or Edna 610-373-8625 with questions.