Thursday May 17, 2018 - Horseshoe Trail Cleanup

MARK will be taking us through a Horseshoe Trail Clean Up. This occurs on the section of the trail that our club periodically maintains. This section spans from Knauers to Adamstown; however, we may not cover all of it at this time. Bring the usual tools required, also work gloves, water and plenty of good humor. This is a good time to give back to the community some trail maintenance. Lunch is an option afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Kenhorst Shopping Plaza, Rtes. 724 & 625, in the lot next to Dairy Queen.

TELEPHONE: Leader Mark 484-824-2740 with questions.

Thursday May 10, 2018 - Furnace Hills, Lebanon County

HERB has planned and will lead a 4-5 mile moderate round trip hike in the Furnace Hills woodlands. The walk is on the Horse-Shoe Trail and other marked trails in the area. We will walk along several streams flowing with spring rains and see many emerging wildflowers. We will climb to Eagle Rock and then descend into the valley below. Expect some rocks and moderate hills to negotiate. Lunch opt afterwards.

MEET 1: 9:00 A.M. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot in Ephrata off of route 322
MEET 2: 9:30 A.M. in the main parking lot at Furnace Hills near the Horse-Shoe Trail crossing on route 322.

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

Thursday May 3, 2018 - Wernersville

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 5 1/2 to 6 mile hike in the Wernersville Area. Walk trails to see the Witness Tree, then roads through a mobile home park and countryside with many views. Expect hills on this hike. We could opt to eat at Red Plate Diner afterwards, if the group agrees and we finish in time.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wernersville State Hospital parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: Travel west on Rte. 422, midway between Wernersville and Robesonia, to traffic light-Sportsman Rd. turn left and go to first road left into parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Leader Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday Apr 26, 2018 - Laurel Locks

LES will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike at the historic and scenic Laurel Locks Farm near Pottstown and on adjacent roads. This hike is generally flat.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Coventry Mall, next to Route 724. On Route 724 from Birdsboro, take the first left turn into the mall after passing Laurelwood Rd. (Coventry Ice Cream Parlor) and park to the left of this entrance.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703, C. 610-850-1855 with questions.

Thursday Apr 19, 2018 - Hamburg

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike in the Hamburg Area comprising of various trails and some roads. This is mostly level walking and fairly easy going. Dress accordingly for unpredictable weather. Lunch option afterwards.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner's Leesport Market off Rte. 61 in southwest corner of lot.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hamburg Park, 2nd & Island Sts., Hamburg.

TELEPHONE: Leader Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday Apr 12, 2018 - Crow's Nest

HERB has planned to lead an easy to moderate 4-5 mile hike at Crow's Nest Preserve. Come out and see the woods in early spring. We will walk through some of the wooded areas on trails and back roads. Hopefully we can take a rest stop at the center in the restored barn and hear a few words on the history of this area. Dress accordingly and be prepared for some muddy paths. If necessary we will walk more on the roads. There will be some moderate hills and some rocks. Lunch is optional afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. at the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center off of Route 345 to carpool to a game land parking lot.

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