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, April 21, 2017

Thursday May 25, 2017 - Quittie Creek Nature Park

KATHY & KAY, the 'Dynamic Duo', will lead a 5-6 mile hike in the Quittie Creek Nature Park, Annville PA. (GPS address: 255 Bachman Road, Annville, PA.) Our hike begins at Quittie Creek. We will start the walk alongside the Creek and hike to Annville’s restored Railroad Station and continue to Lebanon Valley College. Hopefully the black swans will be swimming in the small pond on the campus grounds. Always dress appropriately for weather conditions. Optional lunch at Hearth Restaurant in Lebanon.

Note change to GPS address made May 21!!!

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Lot next to McDonalds off Rte. 419 in Womelsdorf.
DIRECTIONS TO MC DONALD’S: Travel west from Reading on Rte. 422 to Rte. 419 and turn left, then right into the lot.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.

Thursday May 18, 2017 - French Creek

GROVER is planning and will be leading a 5-6 mile hike in French Creek State Park starting at Shed Road. This is mostly woodland trail hiking on various trails. Wear good hiking shoes and carry water. Lunch is optional afterwards.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shed Rd. parking lot off Rte. 345.

TELEPHONE: Leader Dick cell# 860-861-5681 with questions.

Thursday May 11, 2017 - Landis Woods

KATHY & KAY will hike in Landis Woods, Manheim Township, Lancaster County for 5-6 miles. Our hike begins at Landis Woods. We will walk from beginning to end of Heritage Trail, hike thru a field, circle farm buildings with animals, continue road walking, and return to Landis Woods' trails. Always dress appropriately for weather conditions. Optional lunch will be right down the road at Oregon Dairy Restaurant.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Ollie's parking lot in Shillington off Bus. Rte. 222 at Jct. of Bus. Rte. 222 & 724.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.

Thursday May 4, 2017 - Horseshoe Trail

HERB has planned and will lead a 5-6 mile moderate hike on the Horse-Shoe Trail and side trails at Furnace Hills. We will climb on the HST to Eagle Rock which has a good view and then use side trails in the Boy Scout Camp to return to the cars. This site is known for having a good variety of spring wildflowers including orchids. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. At the south end of the Ephrata Walmart parking lot off Rte. 322.

TELEPHONE: Leader Herb at 484-252-9493 c with questions.