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, February 11, 2022

Thursday Mar 3, 2022 - Swatara State Park


 BEV will lead a 4 to 5 mile hike on the northern end of the Swatara Rail Trail in Swatara State Park. It will be an in and out hike from Swopes Valley Road trail head to the Pine Grove exit from Interstate 81. This is a very easy hike with no rocks or major hills. The trail map shows two historical canal locks. If the distance is too short, we will have the opportunity to go south on the trail. Optional lunch at The Diner at the Pine Grove I81 exit afterwards . 

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Swopes Valley Road trail head parking in Swatara State Park. GPS 40.52713, -76.46578 

DIRECTIONS TO PARK: Interstate 78W to Interstate 81N exit at the first exit (Lickdale/Route 72/Ft Indiantown Gap) turn left at top of exit ramp and left at the traffic light; 72N. PA 72 will end and become PA 443, continue on 443 pass Twin Grove Campground (on the left), continue on 443. Right on Swopes Valley Road in Suedberg. Parking lot is on the right off Swopes Valley Road. 

NOTE: Icy roads, major snow, or winds with temperatures below 25 degrees will cancel hike. 

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

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