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.