Thursday Jan 23, 2020 - Welkinweir

HERB has planned a 4-5 mile hike at Welkinweir Preserve near Pottstown. We will visit the restored mansion, walk through the arboretum and walk on preserve trails and the Horse-shoe Trail. Some of the walk will be on a back road. The mansion is usually closed to the public but they will give us a tour. If able, please bring a small donation as a thank you for opening the mansion.

MEET 9:30 A.M. At the Clocktower Plaza parking lot off of Route 23 in Morgantown, behind the Burger King Restaurant. Deep snow or bad roads cancels this hike.

TELEPHONE: Herb 484-252-9493c

Thursday Jan 16, 2020 - Thomas P Bentley Nature Preserve

LES will lead a 5 mile hike beginning from the Thomas P Bentley Nature Preserve. This is a newly opened preserve owned by the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust near Warwick Park. There will be a 4 mile road walk along scenic historic country roads. Optionally, the Preserve provides a 1 mile wooded trail, if conditions permit. Snow or ice on the roads will cancel this hike.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Warwick County Park, County Park Rd, off Route 23, in Knauertown. There will be a 2 mile shuttle to the starting point.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Jan 9, 2020 - Blue Marsh

BEV will lead a shuttle hike from the Dry Brooks Day Use Area at Blue Marsh to Red Bridge Recreation Area; hiking the Blue Marsh Multi-Use, Union Canal Connector, and the Union Canal Towpath totally approx. 5 miles.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Red Bridge Recreation Area, 2141 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing PA 19610. From there we will group together in some cars to the beginning of the hike at Dry Brooks. Heavy snow or rain and temperatures below 32 degrees will cancel hike.

TELEPHONE: Leader Bev 484 665-0196 or cell 610 603 6876 for information.

Thursday Jan 2, 2020 - Tulpehocken Creek

KAY will lead a 4-5 mile EASY WINTER HIKE ALONGSIDE TULPEHOCKEN CREEK. Starting the hike from Berks Leisure Area and continuing past Gring’s Mill to Red Bridge area and return.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Berks Leisure Area parking lot..

DIRECTIONS: From Berkshire Blvd, drive past Fox Theater on right, then turn right onto Tulpehocken Road, look for Leisure parking lot on left. EXTREME WEATHER CANCELS. Optional lunch to be determined.. GPS: 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thursday Dec 26, 2019 - Bryn Coed Preserve

LES will lead a 5 mile hike in Bryn Coed Preserve, a new Natural Lands park in northern Chester County. It provides a variety of trails, open and wooded, hilly and flat. All will be experienced on this hike which will be based on the red blaze, but utilize other trails as well. Snow or ice on the roads will cancel this hike.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the gravel parking lot in the rear of St Peters Village. There will be an approximate 10 mile shuttle to Bryn Coed.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Dec 19, 2019 - Wyomissing

KAY will lead a hike in Wyomissing. Walk will be on grassy surfaces, road surfaces, sidewalks, and Park trails. Many deer have been seen in Wyomissing, be prepared to see if you can count them all. Dress accordingly. Walk be approximately 4-5 miles. Lunch afterwards is optional and to be determined.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ 1700 Parkside Drive South, Wyomissing PA. (From Shillington take Museum Road and a left onto Wyomissing Blvd then turn left onto Parkside Drive South).

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

Thursday Dec 12, 2019 - Blue Marsh

EUGENIA will lead a Blue Marsh Hike - Approx. 5 mile in and out hike. A couple of small hills but, an easy hike even in lite snow.

MEET: Prior to start of hike at 10:00 A.M. @ Parking lot off Route 183, between Old Church Road & Heidelburg Road.

TELEPHONE: Leader Eugenia 610-378-1477 Cell: 484-557-7854 with questions,

Thursday Dec 5, 2019 - Welsh Mountains

HERB has mapped a 4-5 mile round trip winter hike on the Welsh Mountains. We will start at the Money Rocks County Park trailhead, hike on park trails and visit Money Rocks, the Welsh Mountain Preserve and the Cockscomb Rocky Ridge. We will hear some new tales of the outlaws who once roamed this area. The trails are rocky but we will avoid the steepest hills and most difficult trails. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET 9:30 a.m. at the Dollar Store Parking lot off Route 10 across from the Windmill Rest. in Morgantown or at Money Rocks parking lot on Narvon Road.

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.

Thursday Nov 28, 2019 - Elverson

JODY will lead the “Elverson Turkey Trot” hike, a 3 to 3.5 mile walk in Elverson Borough on Thanksgiving morning. We will walk around Livingood Park and then head down Chestnut Street and follow the old rail bed to Park Avenue. We may look for not-so-wild turkeys along the way. We will then enjoy the quiet streets of the Summerfield development before returning to the park. Lunch afterwards is an option, depending on what is open on Thanksgiving morning.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the upper parking lot of Livingood Park on South Chestnut Street.
NOTE: Snow, rain, sleet, hail or high winds will cancel this walk. Call if there is any question about the weather.

TELEPHONE: Leader Jody 610-286-8913 with questions. HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Thursday Nov 21, 2019 - Exeter River Trail

GROVER (Dick) will lead a 5 mile hike on the Exeter River Trail. Optional lunch at the Exeter Restaurant afterwards. Weather?

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the trail parking area, off Gibraltar Rd.in Exeter.

TELEPHONE: Leader Grover (Dick) text/phone 860-861-5681 with Q’s.

Thursday Nov 14, 2019 - Thun Trail

KAY will lead the THUN TRAIL FALL HIKE – approx. 5-6 miles. Join the Berks Community Hiking Club on a local excursion. Meander along the Thun section of the Schuylkill River Trail from the Brentwood parking lot to the Goggle Works and return. Entire trek will be 5-1/2 to 6 miles. Lunch afterward is optional, of course.

MEET: 10:00 am @ Brentwood Parking lot, Route 10, Morgantown Road, Reading.

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

Thursday Nov 7, 2019 - Swatara Creek

HERB and several hikers suggested we walk the 5-6 mile hike on the Bear Hole Trail in Swatara Creek State Park near Pine Grove. We will start at the Swopes Valley Trailhead, pass the old Bordner Cabin with a waterfalls and stop to look for fossils at the shale pit. We will cross the series of metal bridges and end at the Sand Siding Trailhead. This is a fairly flat hike with few rocks. Lunch after is an option.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ the Swopes Valley Trailhead about 5 miles south of Pine Grove on Route 443. Hikers can arrange informal car pools to the trailhead. (Several cars will leave from the Old Church Road Blue Marsh parking lot at 9:00 A.M.)

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

Thursday Oct 31, 2019 - Shartlesville

ANN will lead an in and out road hike of 6 miles in the Shartlesville area. We will start from the Blue Mt. Fam. Rest. Parking lot in Shartlesville paralleling the Northkill. Passing an extensive Halloween display and heading towards the Golf Course and return. Optional lunch will be at the Restaurant afterwards.

MEET 10:00 A.M. @ parking lot of the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, westernmost away from the main entrance of the Diner.

TELEPHONE: Leader Ann 610-488-6378 with questions. HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Thursday Oct 24, 2019 - Wernersville

GERRY & WILLIE will lead “The Trail of Benches” hike of ~ 4 miles. This is a walk through fields of grass, scenic roadways and some mountain views. We make a loop from St. John’s (Hain’s) Church, through the Jesuit Novitiate and Phoebe/Berks and return, a different way. No main roads with traffic, with which to contend. We will see statues, cemeteries, and benches to rest. Restrooms will be available at the Church before start of hike and at Phoebe/Berks during the hike, if needed.

Optional lunch afterwards, will be at the Red Plate Diner, if we finish the hike before 1:30 P.M.

MEET: 10: 00 A.M. @ parking lot of St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC Church, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville. (Go to top of hill, about a mile, to church on right, enter into lot and park away from the building).

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

Thursday Oct 17, 2019 - Antietam Lake

STEFANIE (Al’s Daughter) will lead a hike in the Antietam area. Today we will walk the trails of Antietam Lake Park. Starting at Antietam Dam we will take the trail up to and around the pond at Angora Fruit Farm. From there we will catch a portion of the Gravity Trail and head up the mountain to List Road. We will then circle around and head back down the mountain via additional multi-use trails, crossing over trickling spring water and eventually coming out at the rear of the Nature Center, just above the parking lot where our cars will be waiting. This hike will be approximately 3 miles; however, be prepared for rocky terrain and a few steep inclines.

MEET: at the gated parking area on Angora road directly across from the Antietam Lake. We will depart at 10:00 AM sharp.

TELEPHONE: Leader Stefanie 610-413-0140.

Thursday Oct 10, 2019 - Swatara Creek Rail Trail

HERB has scheduled a 5-6 mile circle hike on the Swatara Creek Rail Trail near Pine Grove. We will start at the Sand Siding Trailhead, cross the spectacular series of bridges, stop at the fossil pit and return to the cars crossing the creek on the AT bridge. This is a fairly flat hike with few rocks. The leaves should be in full autumn color! Lunch after is an option.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ parking lot on Old Church Road off Route 183 near Bernville.

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions

Thursday Oct 3, 2019 - Wernersville

GERRY & WILLIE will lead “The Trail of Benches” hike of ~ 4 miles.
This is a walk through fields of grass, scenic roadways and some mountain views. We make a loop from St. John’s (Hain’s) Church, through the Jesuit Novitiate and Phoebe/Berks and return, a different way.
No main roads with traffic, with which to contend. We will see statues, cemeteries, and benches to rest.
(Bring your hand towel!). Working on getting permission to use the Church’s restrooms.
Optional lunch will be at the Red Plate Diner, if we finish the hike before 1:30 P.M.

MEET: 10: 00 A.M. @ parking lot of St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC Church, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville. (Go to top of hill to church on right, enter into lot and park away from the building).

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

Thursday Sep 26, 2019 - Landingville

BEV will lead the Landingville Marsh Trail which is a flat loop trail alongside the Schuylkill River that includes part of the John Bartram Trail and the foundation for the oldest transportation tunnel in the country. We will then use a little traveled road to the village of Landingville and return via the John Bartram trail. There are no restrooms along the trail. Optional lunch afterwards is to be determined.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hamburg Walmart, off Route 61 north of Hamburg. Turn left at traffic light at the Wawa after Interstate 78. We should be at the trailhead at 10:00 A.M.
TRAIL HEAD DIRECTIONS: North on 61, West on 895 towards Auburn. Left on Hickory Dr. (at the Dollar General), bear left at first Y, left unto Tunnel Road (3rd left), Trail head on the right.

TELEPHONE: Leader Bev 610-385-1388 with questions.

Thursday Sep 19, 2019 - Warwick Park

HERB has a great idea for an early fall hike. Let's do a 4-5 mile walk at the Warwick County Park and look for fall wildflowers. We will start at the east end of the park, check out the French Creek Horse-Shoe Trail crossing and then walk on the shaded woods trail back and go through the wildflower meadows. There will be one easy stream crossing but, Les has "volunteered" to see all the ladies safely across. Lunch after is an option at St. Peter's Village.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. near the horse sheds at the Walmart near Elverson off of Route 23.

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.

Thursday Sep 12, 2019 - Covered Bridge Park (the 3rd try)

KAY & KATHY will lead COVERED BRIDGE PARK, ALLENTOWN Enjoy a 4.5 mile hike from one covered bridge to another alongside beautiful Jordan Creek. It will be a 38 mile drive to entrance of park. There are both shady and wide open spaces so plan appropriately for weather. Hike will be fairly level walking on park trails and roads.

FIRST MEET: 9:00 A.M. behind McDonald’s 5th St Highway (across from Wal-Mart).
SECOND MEET AND DIRECTIONS: CLOSEST GPS: 2465 Wehr Mill Road, Allentown, PA. We will park in main parking lot. Take 222 North and get on route 22 east. Next take route 309 North about 2.5 miles. Right turn exit at Lime Kiln Road (there is a traffic light). Drive .6 mile and turn right onto Wehr Mill Road. Cross the covered bridge and turn left into the parking lot. Please call and let one of the leaders know if planning to meet at the second meeting place.

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

Thursday Sep 5, 2019 - Cacoosing Park / Spring Valley

GERRY & WILLIE will lead 2 different hikes, 2 different areas, only 1 day. We will meet at Cacoosing Park, Sinking Spring and take the trails around the park and ball fields. (Job Johnnies available) Approximately 2 miles in this area. Then, we will travel to the shopping area off Broadcasting Road and park in the lot near 84 or 94 Commerce Drive. Here we will hike the macadam path all around the businesses at Spring Valley area. Approximately 1 ½ to 2 miles in this area. Both will be leisure hikes. Lunch options are Cloud Nine or Isaac’s afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Cacoosing Park located off State Hill Road, past Giant, traveling north and next to a quarry area.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Gerry & Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday Aug 29, 2019 - Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

BEV says, let’s check out the Union Canal Tunnel in Lebanon and the newly opened section of the Lebanon Valley Rail to Trail. No hills for this hike; distance will be 5 to 6 miles, most of it in shade. Lunch afterwards at the Dutch Way Market in Myerstown.

MEET: @: Dutch Way Market on Rt 422 in Myerstown leaving at 9:30 A.M...Address: 649 East Lincoln Avenue Route 422 East, Myerstown, PA 17067. We should be at the Union Canal Tunnel Park at 10:00 A.M.

PARK DIRECTIONS: to Union Canal Tunnel Park: Take Rte. 422 West to Lebanon, Turn right at 25th St (in Lebanon) after the Lebanon Valley Mall, then proceed 0.9 miles through the traffic light and stone tunnel under the railroad tracks, and turn left into the parking lot at the intersection of 25th St. and Union Canal Drive.
ATTENTION GPS or Google Maps Users: Google Maps directions will take you to the NORTH SIDE of the Park. Please plug in the intersection of N. 25th St. and Union Canal Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046.

TELEPHONE: Hike leader: Bev, cell: 610 603-6876 with questions.

Thursday Aug 22, 2019 - Bartram Trail

EUGENIA V. will lead a hike of approx. 5 miles on the Bartram Trail. This is an in and out hike starting at the Bartram Trailhead and heading towards Hamburg. There will be a short connect on a busy road and a small hill. Lunch option afterwards to be determined.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Bartram Trailhead
DIRECTION: Take Rte. 222 N to 61 N. Turn right at TL onto Jetson Drive then right onto Industrial Drive. Left onto Kernsville Dam Road to the Trailhead.

TELEPHONE: Leader Eugenia’s cell: 484-557-7854 with questions.

Thursday Aug 15, 2019 - French Creek

MIKE will lead a strenuous hike on the Turtle Trail at French Creek State Park for 6.2 miles. We will walk, on the road, ¼ mile to the trailhead for the Turtle Trail. The trail is hilly, narrow and rocky. Hiking boots (not shoes) are recommended. If you have hiking poles and insect repellent or a mosquito net, bring them along. Heavy rain cancels. Did I mention the trail is rocky? Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into after the hike. Your feet will appreciate it. Optional lunch afterwards will be at the Exeter Family Restaurant.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ parking lot at the intersection of Park Road and South Entrance Road (GPS N 40.19596 W 75.796911)

TELEPHONE and e-mail: Leader Mike 610-247-5190 naturerocks1024@gmail.com

Thursday Aug 8, 2019 - Coventry Woods

LES will lead a hike of about 5 miles in Coventry Woods. From the main parking lot, we will use the Love Valley trail to climb to the ridge, then down the opposite side to Rock Run. After the walk along the creek, we climb back to the ridge and return via the Great Oak trail.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Main lot at Coventry Woods

DIRECTIONS 1: Take Rte. 724 east from Birdsboro. About three quarters of a mile past River Bridge Rd (The road/bridge leading to Douglassville.), turn right onto Unionville Rd. All Type Fence is located at this intersection. Follow Unionville Rd. 2.1 miles past Temple Church and Shenkel Church. Turn right at St. Peter’s Rd., then after about half a mile turn left into Coventry Woods (Fernbrook Lane is to the right). Parking is just over the crest of the hill.

DIRECTIONS 2: From Route 23, take St Peter's Rd through St Peter's Village and continue for about 4 more miles on St Peter's Rd. When you see Fernbrook Lane to the left, turn right into Coventry Woods.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Aug 1, 2019 - Stony Mountain

GROVER will lead a hike in the Gold Mine Rd, Lebanon County area on Stony Mountain. Estimate 5 miles. Last mile is about 1 mile gradual uphill back to cars. There will be a stream crossing. I expect the water level to be low in August. Heavy rain or snow, hike would be questionable. Lunch afterwards to be determined.

MEET: 9:00 a.m. @ Church Rd parking lot off Rte. 183 by Blue Marsh, to carpool to parking on Stony Mtn.

TELEPHONE: Leader Grover text/phone 860-861-5681 with Q’s.

Thursday Jul 25, 2019 - Texter Mountain

MARK will lead a 3+ mile hike in the Nature Preserve of Texter Mountain. This is a moderate to difficult trail hike, prepare to dress for sweat. Optional lunch stop afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Wernersville State Hospital parking lot (From Rte.422 west turn left on Sportsman Rd. and left again into 1st parking lot of the hospital).

TELEPHONE: Leader Mark 610-589-5575 or cell 610-507-5600 with questions.

Thursday Jul 18, 2019 - French Creek

HERB has mapped a 4-5 mile moderate circle hike in the Six Penny Creek area of French Creek State Park We will walk through the abandoned picnic and swimming area. Remnants of the old shelters, bathrooms, bathhouse and the dam breast are still visible. Some “old timers” can remember when the area was filled with hundreds of visitors. It should be a cool walk for a hot July day! Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Hopewell Furnace Visitors Center parking lot off Route 345.

TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c

Thursday Jul 11, 2019 - Covered Bridge Park

KAY & KATHY have rescheduled the COVERED BRIDGE PARK, ALLENTOWN, Enjoy a 4.5 mile hike from one covered bridge to another alongside beautiful Jordan Creek. It will be a 38 mile drive to entrance of park. There are both shady and widely open spaces, so plan appropriately for weather. Hiking will be fairly level walking on park trails and roads.

FIRST MEET: 9:00 AM behind McDonald’s 5th St Highway (across from Wal-Mart).

DIRECTIONS AND SECOND MEET: CLOSEST GPS: 2465 Wehr Mill Road, Allentown, PA. We will park in main parking lot. Take 222 north and get on route 22 east. Next take route 309 north about 2.5 miles. Right turn exit at Lime Kiln Road (there is a traffic light). Drive .6 mile and turn right onto Wehr Mill Road. Cross the covered bridge and turn left into the parking lot. Please call and let one of the leaders know if planning to meet at the second meeting place.

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

Thursday Jul 4, 2019 - French Creek

MARILYN & DONNA would like you to start your 4th of July celebration with a 5-6 mile moderate/strenuous hike at French Creek State Park. Join Marilyn and Donna on the Boone, Horseshoe and Lenape trails. The hike begins with a rocky uphill climb of about 1 mile, then it levels out, but all sections of this hike are rocky.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the playground parking lot behind the bathrooms at Hopewell Lake. Steady rain at the start time will cancel this hike.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Marilyn 610-698-4293 or Donna 484-797-4234 with questions.

Thursday Jun 27, 2019 - Trail Magic

ELLEN and HERB are organizing a “Trail-Magic” event on the AT 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.

TELEPHONE: 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 20, 2019 - Shoemakersville

GERRRY will lead the SHOEY WAREHOUSE HIKE of about 5 miles in the Shoemakersville – Perry Twp. area. This is an all roads walk and we will see all the new warehouses being constructed and pictures of what it looked like prior. We will circle from the church located at the corner of Hunter-Liggett & Zweizig Rds. passing bridge to Berne and Gus Yatron Park. Optional lunch later.

MEET LEADER: 9:30 A.M. @ Perry Restaurant on Bellevue Ave., between Route 61 and Main St., Shoemakersville. Optional lunch will be here. If you want to go directly to the church, be there by 9:45 A.M.

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

Thursday Jun 13, 2019 - French Creek

GROVER will lead a loop hike of 4+ miles in French Creek State Park.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hopewell parking lot. Lunch afterwards at the Exeter Diner is optional..

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

Thursday Jun 6, 2019 - Laurel Locks

LES will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike at the historic and scenic Laurel Locks Farm and on adjacent roads near Pottstown. Optional lunch afterwards.

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 with questions.

Thursday May 30, 2019 - Blue Marsh

EUGENIA will lead a hike in BLUE MARSH starting at the SHEIDY BOAT RAMP. The location is between Old Church Road & Heidelburg Road, off Route 183. It is an easy 4 mile in and out hike.

MEET: Prior to Start Time: 9:00 A.M.

TELEPHONE: Leader Eugenia Cell 484-557-7854 with questions.

Thursday May 23, 2019 - Covered Bridge Park, Allentown

KAY & KATHY will take you on a 4.5 mile hike from one covered bridge to another alongside beautiful Jordan Creek. It will be a 38 mile drive to entrance of park. There are both shady and wide open spaces, so plan to dress appropriately for weather. Hike will be fairly level walking on park trails and roads.

FIRST MEET: 9:00 A.M. behind McDonald’s 5th St Highway (across from Wal-Mart).
DIRECTIONS AND SECOND MEET: CLOSEST GPS: 2465 Wehr Mill Road, Allentown, PA. We will park in main parking lot. Take 222 north and get on route 22 east. Next take route 309 north about 2.5 miles. Right turn exit at Lime Kiln Road (there is a traffic light). Drive .6 mile and turn right onto Wehr Mill Road. Cross the covered bridge and turn left into the parking lot. Please call and let one of the leaders know if planning to meet at the second meeting place.

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

Thursday May 16, 2019 - Hibernia Park

HERB has rescheduled the 4-5 mile hike at Hibernia County Park. We will walk in the western part of the park, going through the camping area and visiting the remains of the old iron works. We will pass the historic mansion and walk along the Brandywine Creek. There are some hills and rocks! Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Dollar Store parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant in Morgantown off Route 10 S. or at the Fiddler's Field parking lot at the park.

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

Thursday May 9, 2019 - Neversink

LES will lead a 5.5 mile loop hike around the eastern end of Neversink Mountain. We begin with a steep climb, then descend into the glen before another climb to one of the mountain overlooks. Our return is via the north side of the mountain and McElvain's pavilion. Expect numerous hills.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov's East, in the front corner of the parking lot next to the 422 bypass for a shuttle to the starting point.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday May 2, 2019 - French Creek

GROVER (DICK) will lead a 5+ miles hike in French Creek State Park.......

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shed Rd. parking lot; will reposition some cars to Hopewell parking lot.. Lunch afterwards at the Exeter Diner is optional.

TELEPHONE: Leader Grover “Dick” Long 860-861-5681 with questions.

Thursday Apr 25, 2019 - Bernville

GERRY will lead a 4.5 mile BERNVILLE TOWN & AREA HIKE. We will hike around the dam breast, thru the parks and along streets and sidewalks with a few small hills. If the group wants more, we could explore the cemetery or drive to the Rentschler Arboretum for some trail walking.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Frieden’s Church in Bernville.
DIRECTIONS: Take 183 north thru Bernville to church on right, turn right and cross Main St. to other church (Frieden’s), park in the lot to far left (Washington St.).

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

Thursday Apr 18, 2019 - Memorial Lake (Indiantown Gap)

BEV will lead a 4 to 5 mile hike around Memorial Lake State Park. We will do most of the trails and a little used road to circle the lake. The trail may be muddy at spots.

MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Old Church Rd. parking lot. We will depart from the Old Church Road Parking lot at Blue Marsh (off Rte.183) at 9:30 A.M SHARP, arriving at the Middle Road Parking lot at Memorial Lake approx.10:00 A.M.

DIRECTIONS TO PARK: Take I78 to South I81, exit 85, north on PA 934 to left on Asher Miner Road (at restaurant/gas station) first left on Boundary Road. There will be a sign for Middle Road on the left. Lunch at Esther's in Fredericksburg afterwards.

TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610-603-6876c or 484-665-0196 with questions.

Thursday Apr 11, 2019 - Furnace Hills (Ephrata)

HERB has planned a 4-5 mile circle hike in the Furnace Hills Area., We will walk into the former BSA area and explore various woodland trails. We will visit the Eagle Rock overlook search for early spring wildflowers and enjoy the many small streams filled with spring rains. This area has just been opened to hikers by the Natural Lands Trust. Please wear some florescent orange. There are some rocks and hills. Lunch after is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the South end of the Walmart parking lot in Ephrata off of Rt. 322 or at the Furnace Hills Pumping Station Trailhead off of Rt. 322.

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

Thursday Apr 4, 2019 - Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail

GLENN will lead the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Five easy miles out and back on an abandoned rail trail. Bonus for all who wish to visit Keller’s Mill Covered Bridge 1/2 mile from rail trail. Lunch stop afterwards is optional.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Millway Road Parking Lot, off Rothsville Road.

DIRECTIONS: From Ollie’s (724 & 222) in Shillington take Route 222 South 18.4 miles to Route 772, then Route 772 west 2 miles to Rothville Road, turn right and travel one mile on Rothville Road to Millway Road ( Reiff’s Market), turn right on Millway for .25 mile to parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Glenn Cell Phone 610 301-4342 with questions.

Thursday Mar 28, 2019 - Union Canal Towpath

ELAYNE due to rain, will re-lead the hike on the Union Canal Towpath Trail through Grings Mill to Reading. Approximately 4 to 5 easy miles in and out. Lunch option afterwards. Severe weather will cancel this hike.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading (off Route 183 near St. Joe's Hospital, red covered bridge, large parking lot).

TELEPHONE: Leader Elayne 610 401-3677 with questions.

Thursday Mar 21, 2019 - Memorial Lake State Park

BEV will lead an approximate 4 mile hike around Memorial Lake State Park. We will do most of the trails and a little used road to circle the lake. The trail will probably be muddy at spots, if the snow/rain continues.

MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Old Church Rd. parking lot. We will depart from the Old Church Road Parking lot at Blue Marsh (off Rte.183) at 9:30 A.M., arriving at the Middle Road Parking lot at Memorial Lake approx.10:00 A.M.

DIRECTIONS TO PARK: Take I78 to South I81, exit 85, north on PA 934 to left on Asher Miner Road (at restaurant/gas station) first left on Boundary Road. There will be a sign for Middle Road on the left. Optional: Lunch at Esther's in Fredericksburg.

TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610-603-6876c or 484-665-0196 with questions.

Thursday Mar 14, 2019 - Birdsboro Watershed

LES will lead an exploration of some of the more distant trails in the Birdsboro Watershed. We briefly interconnect with more familiar trails to get a winter look at the reservoir. The new French Creek Hopewell Big Woods trailhead that connects to the Schuylkill River Trail will be used to shorten the distance to these trails. Expect about 5 miles of varying terrain. Ice or snow cancels.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ the Schuylkill River trailhead in Monocacy. On Route 724, about a mile east of Route 345 and just past Center Rd, take the first left turn, at the former Tim's Ugly Mug, now the Fork & Ale, approximately 58 Campbell Ford Rd, Douglassville. We will shuttle to the start from here.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Mar 7, 2019 - Scott's Run Lake

HERB has planned a moderate 4-5 miles hike in the Scott's Run Lake area of French Creek State Park. We will take a circle hike on the Horse-shoe Trail, and other park trails and roads. We will walk through two of the organized camping areas, visit the fire tower and return back to our cars. If the maple sugar is running, we will check out the sugar camp along the way. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the Scott's Run Lake parking lot off of Scott's Run Lake Road in FCSP.

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

Thursday Feb 28, 2019 - Oley Roads

LES will lead an Oley road hike of close to 5 miles. The hike takes us through land originally inhabited by the Bertolets, Knabbs, and de Bennevilles among others. There will be many stone homes and barns to view along the way. Snow or ice cancels.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Boscov's East, front corner of parking lot, next to Route 422. We will shuttle to the starting point where parking is limited.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Feb 21, 2019 - CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER

Hibernia County Park closed due to weather. Herb has changed the hike plan and time. We will meet the group in Gibraltar across from Turkey Hill on Route 724 at 10 AM. He has a 4 to 5 mile hike plan

HERB has planned a 4-5 miles easy to moderate walk at Hibernia County Park. Depending on the weather, we will walk on the west side of the park, through the camping area and stop at the visitor center. We will visit the site of the old iron furnace and the dam on the river. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the Dollar Store across from the Windmill Restaurant on Route 10 South in Morgantown.

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

Thursday Feb 14, 2019 - Blue Marsh

HERB has mapped a 4-5 miles moderate hike at Blue Marsh Lake. We will start from the parking lot near the Stilling Basin, walk on the Tulpehocken Towpath, stopping at a museum and ending at the restored locks. We will then return to our parked cars. (Hint: Since it is Valentine's Day the hike leader would not refuse any Valentines!) Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the first parking lot on the Stilling Basin Road off of Palisade Road.

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

Thursday Feb 7, 2019 - Blue Marsh

LES will lead a 5.5 mile hike from the Spring Creek parking lot at Blue Marsh. The first 3 miles will follow the main Blue Marsh trail. The return is via Highland and Landis Roads. Snow or ice cancels.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the Spring Creek trailhead on Brownsville Rd, 2.9 miles west of State Hill Rd. (Ganleys). GPS: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Jan 31, 2019 - Hamburg

BEV will lead a 4 mile shuttle hike on roads and sidewalks from Five Locks in Perry Township to the Hamburg playground. There will be hills; both up and down, of course.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ the Hamburg playground parking lot where we will fill cars/SUVs and travel to the Five Locks area. Deep snow or rain will cancel this hike.

TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c or 484 665-0196 with questions.

Thursday Jan 24, 2019 - Union Canal

ELAYNE will lead an approx. 4 to 5 miles hike on the Union Canal Towpath trail through Grings Mill to Reading, in and out. Lunch afterwards is optional. Severe weather will cancel this hike,

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, (off Rt. 183 near St. Joe's Hospital, red covered bridge, large parking lot).

TELEPHONE: Leader Elayne 610- 401-3677 with questions.

Thursday Jan 17, 2019 - Blue Marsh

KAY will lead an approx. 6 mile hike in the Blue Marsh Lake area. We will begin at Spring Creek and hike Multi-use Trail to Peacock Road. It will be an in/out hike. A few ups and downs. Hike as far as you wish and turn around or go all the way to Peacock Road. Approximately 6 miles. Hike will cross Spring Creek and follow lake shore for a while. Dress appropriately for weather. Trail may become muddy, if rainy. Call if weather is iffy.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Spring Creek Parking Lot off Brownsville Road. Approximate GPS address: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville, PA.

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