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

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Thursday Mar 2, 2017 - Green Lane

KAY & KATHY will lead a 4 to 5 mile hike at the Green Lane Reservoir. Come prepared to trek thru one of the most scenic areas of the Park. Hike the forested blue trail with a few moderate hills, cross many rivulets and roam the 1/4 mile fishing pier. If previous heavy rains, be prepared for muddy trails. Always dress appropriately for weather conditions.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Weis Market in Oley on Rt. 73 to carpool to Green Lane.

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

Thursday Feb 23, 2017 - French Creek

HERB has mapped a 5-6 mile moderate circle hike on the Horse-Shoe trail and back - country roads at French Creek S. P. We will visit the fire tower and stop for a break at the pavilion. If the maple syrup should be running we will see the sap collection process and try to visit the “Sugar Shack”. There will be some hills and moderately rocky areas.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Scott's Run parking lot beside the lake.

TELEPHONE: Leader Herb cell 484-252-9493 with questions.

Thursday Feb 16, 2017 - Schuylkill River Trail

KAY will lead a moderate hike upstream on the Schuylkill River Trail from Gibraltar to the Goggle Works for a distance of 6 miles. Feel free to visit the Goggle Works Center for the Arts, after the hike. They will be exhibiting "Building Better Berks: Art Architecture".

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Goggle Works for a shuttle to the start of the hike in Gibraltar.

TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.