Thursday February 7, 2013 - Money Rocks

CLYDE will lead a hike in a Lancaster County Park known as MONEY ROCKS. Be prepared for a moderate walk on hills with rocky footing. Carry your hiking stick, dress accordingly and also carry water. A lunch stop will be at Wimpy’s and Dee after the hike.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Clock Tower Plaza in west Morgantown, arriving at least 10 minutes early to prepare for a prompt departure. Call Clyde if you plan to meet at the main parking area of the Money Rocks Park.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or cell 610-413-6281 on day of the event.

Thursday January 31, 2013 - Lake Ontelaunee

RICHARD P will lead a hike of about 5 miles on the east side of scenic Lake Ontelaunee. We will trek on an old abandoned rail road siding that once served the Evansville Cement Works along the Maiden Creek and continue on animal trails to an eventual grand lookout of the Lake. Sturdy shoes and blaze orange are recommended. A lunch stop afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport to carpool to starting point, as there is limited parking there.

TELEPHONE: Richard at 610-504-4190 with questions.

Thursday January 24, 2013 - French Creek

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile loop hike in French Creek State Park. From our starting point at Shed Road, this hike will take us to the Colliers Trail after passing the new horse trail at Hopewell Furnace Headquarters. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time to prepare for a prompt departure. Dress accordingly for the weather, wear good boots and blaze orange and carry water.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shed Road parking lot in French Creek State Park.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 at home … no cell reception in FCSP.

Thursday January 17, 2013 - Birdsboro Watershed

LES will lead a hike of about 6 miles through the Birdsboro Watershed. We will pass the two less scenic lakes in the Watershed and will walk along both sides of the Hay Creek. The hike will begin on the Geigertown side of the Watershed on Hay Creek Rd., then cross the Hay Creek and walk along this scenic creek until we take a trail to the first lake. We follow trails on the hill to the wire bridge at Hay Creek leading to Rustic Picnic Park south of Birdsboro. We do not cross this bridge, but partially retrace our steps by taking a trail to the lake adjacent to the rock climbing area. The last leg of the hike will be on old route 82 aside the Hay Creek back to our starting point. Dress for the weather, wear good boots and orange blaze and carry water.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the parking area for the Thun Trail in Gibralter across Route 724 from Turkey Hill.

2nd MEET: 9:50 A.M. @ the parking area across from an old stone house on Hay Creek Rd. (the washed out former route 82). From Geigertown at the intersection of Geigertown Rd. and Hay Creek Rd., this is about 2.8 miles toward Birdsboro. Traveling from the intersection of Hay Creek Rd. and Mullen Hollow Rd., this is about 0.8 mile toward Birdsboro on the former route 82.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday January 10, 2013 - French Creek

CLYDE will lead the Wanderers event at French Creek State Park on a 5 mile, or slightly longer, hike that will take us to the William’s Hill Fire Tower via the Horse Shoe Trail and the Ridge Trail. There is an option for a short rest at the pavilion which is located there, if the group agrees. We could build a brief fire in the fireplace to warm ourselves before continuing the hike. The last part of this hike will take us downhill on the Blue Trail and several other trails winding back to our vehicles. There is a possibility of small detours that may be forced on the group by the leader! Dress appropriately with sturdy shoes and blaze orange, carry water and enjoy the day.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hopewell Lake West Boat Launch parking area.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 at home … no cell reception at FCSP.

Thursday January 3, 2013 - Coventry Woods

LES will lead a 5 plus miles hike in COVENTRY WOODS. Have you hiked the eastern most part of Coventry Woods? Probably not, but this is your chance. This hike begins on the ridge and uses trails and some roads to arrive at a mile long section of the Coventry Trail that leads out of the park to the east. When exiting the park a small stream must be crossed. Conditions will determine whether we cross it and do a mile of road walking or retrace our steps. Either way we will return to our starting point, partly via another new section of trail in this end of the park. As always, in Coventry Woods there will be steep hills, but mostly towards the end of this hike. Dress for the weather, wear orange and good hiking boots and carry water. A place to lunch later will be determined and is an option.

1st MEET: 9:40 A.M. @ St. Peter’s Village lot, park at the far end away from the village. We will drive approximately three miles to our starting point.

2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Coventry Woods Chestnut Hill lot, near the pavilion.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 if you have questions.

Thursday December 27, 2012 - Birdsboro Watershed

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile hike on the GREEN TRAIL at the BIRDSBORO WATERSHED. The hike will begin promptly at the Horseshoe Trail parking area along Geigertown Road. We will follow the Horseshoe Trail to the junction with the Green Trail and walk clockwise on the Green Loop. Dress appropriately and wear orange today. Lunch is an option afterwards.

MEET AND DEPART: 10:00 A.M. @ Horseshoe Trail Crossing along Geigertown Rd

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or cell 610-413-6281 day of event.