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

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Thursday Mar 24, 2022 - Ontelaunee Lake


LES
will lead a 2-part hike of about 5 total miles on the Route 222 side of Ontelaunee Lake. There are scenic, relatively flat trails on this hike. Part one is approximately 3 miles, partly along the lake. We return to the parking area and head in the opposite direction on a 2-mile trek passing the headwaters of Peters Creek. 

 MEET: 10:00 AM @ Maidencreek Rd, Maidencreek Township, approximately 40.463120, and 75.896967 

 DIRECTIONS: Access begins from Route 73 between Routes 222 and 61. 

From Route 222 proceed west about 1/3 mile till Route 73 begins a long slow left bend. Do not follow Route 73 but go straight onto Calcium Rd. 

From Route 61 cross the dam, pass the lake, and pass the first road to the left, Calcium Rd. You cannot access Calcium Rd from this direction because a bridge is out. Instead stay on Route 73 as it bends right and take the first left, a hard left, which is the other end of Calcium Rd. 

Once on Calcium Rd, take the first right turn onto Maidencreek Rd. There are several parking areas along this road. Go about .9 mile where there is parking on both sides of the road and a yellow gate to the left. You can park in nearby lots along Maidencreek Rd which will be in sight of the intended spot. 

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-850-1855 cell with questions.

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