Thursday Jul 7, 2022 - Kernsville Dam

BEV will lead a hike starting at the Kernsville Dam Road trailhead parking lot. We will walk around the trails built by Blue Mountain Wildlife, take a look at the Interstate 78 bridge construction and return to the parking lot completing the loop. This area is claimed to be the best in Berks County for bird watching and deer may be seen. We will continue on the Bartram Trail for an in and out walk. If we go to the railroad bridge the distance will be @ 4 miles. There will be the opportunity to continue for more miles (steps) or an earlier turn around. There are a few benches along the trail. This is a very easy hike with

only one very short downhill.

 

NOTE: There is a Porta-potty at the trailhead.

Suggestions: bring bug spray, hat (some sunny spots) and water. There is a covered pavilion overlooking the bird filled marsh. Bring a lunch to enjoy there after the hike, if you want. The Westy is nearby if you choose to eat in A/C.

 

DIRECTIONS: From Route 61N, turn right at JETSON DR (first traffic light after I78),

RIGHT at INDUSTRIAL DR., and LEFT at KERNSVILLE DAM RD. (after crossing single

railroad tracks.)

 

MEET: 10:00 AM @ Kernsville Dam Road trailhead parking lot.

 

TELEPHONE: Leader Bev 484 665-0196 or 610 603 6876c the day of the hike

Thursday Jun 30, 2022 - Trail Magic

ELLEN and HERB have planned a combination hike/picnic on the AT in the Blue Mountains above Reading. The hike will be an in and out walk for a total of 4-5 miles. The trail is fairly flat but rocky. This is a fun day to meet some of the thru-hikers and provide them and us with food and cold drinks. The stories they can tell (are they all really true?). Contact Ellen, closer to the time, to let her know you will come and she will let you know what food we need. Paper supplies, utensils, hot dogs, hamburgers and rolls will be provided. The event is on rain or shine! 

 

MEET: 9: 30 AM at the Redner’s Mkt. in Leesport on Route 61 N. Maps for directions to the

AT trailhead will be provided. It is a 45 minute scenic drive, partly up a rocky dirt road.

 

TELEPHONE/CONTACT: Leaders Ellen  610-301-7271c / Herb  484-252-9493c

Thursday Jun 16, 2022 - Skippack Creek Village Trail

KAY will lead the SKIPPACK CREEK VILLAGE TRAIL. Enjoy a 4+- mile hike from Palmer Park to the village of Skippack and back on the Skippack Village Trail. GUESS WHAT? Trail ends in Skippack right next to an ice cream shop. 

 

1 st MEET: 9:30 AM @ Boscov’s parking lot off Bus. Rte. 422 in Exeter Twp. to carpool to start

of the hike.

2 nd MEET: 10:00 AM+- @ Palmer Park, 4025 Heckler Road, Collegeville, PA

 

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 with questions or if weather looks iffy