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

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Thursday Jul 12, 2018 - Warwick Park

MARY will lead a 4-5 mile hike on the Horseshoe Trail in Warwick County Park. Bring water and a snack. Lunch afterwards is optional.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Warwick County Park Visitor Center.

TELEPHONE: Leader Mary at 508-612-3582 with questions.

Thursday Jul 5, 2018 - Pulpit Rock

GROVER (DICK) will lead an ~6 mile hike to Pulpit Rock via the Appalachian Trail. Thus, some difficulty is expected. Carry water and a snack. Lunch afterwards is optional.

MEET:9:30 A.M. @ the Hamburg Reservoir Parking Lot off of Old Rte. 22.

TELEPHONE: Leader Grover at 860-861-5681 with questions.

Thursday Jun 28, 2018 - Trail Magic

ELLEN and HERB are organizing a “Trail-Magic” event on the Appalachian Trail north of Reading. This will be a picnic for all hikers on the trail that day including the Wanderers. Les will be leading a 4-5 mile in and out hike on the AT for all interested hikers. This event will be held rain or shine.

MEET:9:00 A.M. @ Redner's Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 to carpool. It is about a 40 minute drive to the trail crossing.

TELEPHONE: Call Ellen 610-301-7271c to coordinate food and drinks. Cold drinks, fresh fruit and home baked goods are favorites! Hot dogs, hamburgers and buns will be provided. Call Herb with other questions at 484-252-9493 c.

Thursday Jun 21, 2018 - Leaser Lake

BEVERLY has planned to lead an easy to moderate 4-5 mile hike at Leaser Lake in Jacksonville, Lehigh County; starting at the North Parking Lot. There will be some moderate hills and some rocks. Bridges are now open over the dam and stream. Recommend water and hat since some of the trail is through meadowland. Lunch is optional afterwards at C.J. Hummel's in Lenhartsville.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner's IN HAMBURG for those not familiar with the location or 9:30 AM at the North Parking Lot; turn left after Jacksonville.

TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c with questions.

Thursday Jun 14, 2018 - Nolde Forest

MARK will lead a difficult 5 to 6 mile hike in the Nolde Forest. We will start at the Sawmill parking lot and hike on various trails within the forest. There will be hills, so be prepared. Carry water and a snack, if desired. Lunch is an option afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Sawmill parking lot of Nolde Forest, just off Route 625.

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

Thursday Jun 7, 2018 - Hopewell

GROVER (DICK) will lead a 4-5 mile hike at Hopewell Furnace. There will be a few small hills. Carry water and a snack. Lunch afterwards is an option. Only snow, sleet or hail will cancel this hike!!!!

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Hopewell Visitor Center.

TELEPHONE: Leader Grover at 860-861-5681 with questions.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Thursday May 31, 2018 - Hamburg Reservoir Springs

ED will lead THE SPRINGS OF SPRING HIKE - approx. 5 miles. This will be a moderate to difficult hike due to stream crossings and steep descents on the Blue Mountain. We will visit the Stephanie and Cold Springs via the old Windsor Furnace - Eckville public road and the Appalachian Trail. Wet feet are a possibility! Rain may shorten, but not cancel this hike. Lunch opt to follow at C.J. Hummel's in Lenhartsville.

MEET : 9:00 A.M. @ Hamburg reservoir parking area at end of Reservoir Rd., off of Rte. 22 east of Hamburg.

TELEPHONE: Leader Ed 610-921-3252 with questions.

Thursday May 24, 2018 - Mt Gretna

MIKE will lead an easy 5 or so mile hike in the Town of Mt. Gretna. A walk around Mt. Gretna. Let's see what is blooming in the old Chautauqua. We will walk around both the old and the newer parts of Mt. Gretna, all roads and sidewalks, over hills and valleys. As an option later, there are several places in the area to stop for lunch.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the main parking lot by the Gretna Emporium off of Route 117 (Mt. Gretna Road) My GPS shows 40.247940, -76.471342

TELEPHONE: Leader Mike 717-949-2056 with any questions.