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

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Thursday January 8, 2015 - Shillington Vicinity

“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 or boots and carry water.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Ollie’s on Lancaster Pike in Shillington (GPS: 2251 Lancaster Pike,Shillington, PA).

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Thursday December 18, 2014 - Blue Marsh

Kathy and Kay will lead a shuttle hike at Blue Marsh. This trek will begin near mile marker 24 and continue to mile marker 19 on the main hiking trail. The quest will begin at Mt Pleasant Road and continue to route 183 near the 19 mile marker for a total of 5.5 miles. Please call ahead if weather is bad. TERRAIN: A few small hills mostly thru fields and wooded areas. Some areas may be muddy along creek banks. Call if weather is questionable.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. on the left side of route 183 half between Sheidy Boat Ramp and North Heidelberg Road and shuttle to Mt Pleasant Road. This should be an easy shuttle. For people who have the map of Blue Marsh, the parking area is near mile marker 19.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Reading: go past Old Church Road on the left and continue about one mile past Sheidy Boat Ramp also on the left. Pull in very large parking area on left. Look for good spot to pull in, where it’s not bumpy and muddy. Also be careful of route 183 traffic when turning in. If you get to North Heidelberg Road, turn around you went too far. Coming from Bernville: go past North Heidelberg Road and look for very large parking area on right. Pull in without hitting muddy or rutty spots on lot.

TELEPHONE: Kathy at 610-603-9461 or Kay at 610-796-7602 if any questions.

Thursday December 11, 2014 - Union Canal

GROVER will lead a 6 mile hike on the Union Canal Towpath. This is a moderate, scenic walk along the Tulpehocken Creek. We will shuttle to the Stilling Basin parking area and hike to Gring’s Mill parking area.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Gring’s Mill parking area for a shuttle to our start point.

TELEPHONE: GROVER at 860-861-5681 cell with any questions.