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

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Thursday February 6, 2014 - Neversink Mountain

LES will lead a hike between 5 and 6 miles on NEVERSINK Mountain. The hike begins at the Forest Hills Cemetery. We will take the Cove trail, then use a newly blazed trail to the rock outcropping overlook. From here we proceed to the Witches Hat via another new trail that saves us from climbing another hill. Next we hike to the east side of Neversink where the hike leader wants to look for a reservoir he remembers walking on about 55 years ago. There will be some bush whacking, but at this time of year, do not expect any difficulty. However, this is Neversink, expect several steep hill climbs.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the pond in Forest Hills Memorial Park .

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with any questions.

Thursday January 30, 2014 - Maiden Creek

AL will lead a 4 – 5 mile hike in Berks County starting from Rte. 662 at the Maiden Creek and following trails through woodland. There are scenic views of the Maiden Creek as it flows into Lake Ontelaunee and also farmland views. Wear boots and dress for the weather. Heavy rain or snow cancels this event.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Lot aside Mc Donald’s off Bus. Rte. 222 between Walmart and Salvation Army in Temple. Carpooling may be necessary.

DIRECTIONS TO STARTING POINT: Travel north on Bus. Rte. 222 becoming Rte.222 to Jct. of Rte. 662 and turn left and travel 3.3 miles to the Maiden Creek dirt lane on left side of road with limited parking.

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 with questions.

Thursday January 23, 2014 - Lower Perkiomen Park

SUZANNE will lead a loop hike of ~5 miles beginning at Lower Perkiomen Park in Oaks and follow a trail which crosses some of the Audubon Sanctuary. This should be doable with just a light snow cover.

If weather or conditions are questionable call to confirm that it is on. There will be an optional lunch stop in the area after the hike.

1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Boscov’s East (far end of the lot).
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Lower Perkiomen Park (front lot on left).

DIRECTIONS: to Lower Perkiomen Park take the Oaks exit from rte. 422. Turn right at the end of the ramp. Turn right into the park at second light.

TELEPHONE: Suzanne 610-488-9269 or cell 717-376-5289 with questions.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Thursday January 16, 2014 - Mount Penn

CLYDE will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike on Mount Penn to the WILLIAM PENN FIRE TOWER. This loop hike will begin at Mineral Springs Park, close to the East Ends Athletic Club. We will be hiking mostly on woodland trails ascending Mount Penn to the Fire Tower and returning to our starting point. Probably wearing orange at this time is still a good idea.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Mineral Springs Park, Reading, close to East Ends A. C.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or 610-413-6281 on the day of the hike with any questions.