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, May 10, 2019

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.