Thursday January 23, 2014 - Lower Perkiomen Park

SUZANNE will lead a loop hike of ~5 miles beginning at Lower Perkiomen Park in Oaks and follow a trail which crosses some of the Audubon Sanctuary. This should be doable with just a light snow cover.

If weather or conditions are questionable call to confirm that it is on. There will be an optional lunch stop in the area after the hike.

1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Boscov’s East (far end of the lot).
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Lower Perkiomen Park (front lot on left).

DIRECTIONS: to Lower Perkiomen Park take the Oaks exit from rte. 422. Turn right at the end of the ramp. Turn right into the park at second light.

TELEPHONE: Suzanne 610-488-9269 or cell 717-376-5289 with questions.

Thursday January 16, 2014 - Mount Penn

CLYDE will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike on Mount Penn to the WILLIAM PENN FIRE TOWER. This loop hike will begin at Mineral Springs Park, close to the East Ends Athletic Club. We will be hiking mostly on woodland trails ascending Mount Penn to the Fire Tower and returning to our starting point. Probably wearing orange at this time is still a good idea.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Mineral Springs Park, Reading, close to East Ends A. C.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or 610-413-6281 on the day of the hike with any questions.

Thursday January 9, 2014 - Pottsville & Yuengling Brewery

MARK will take the Wanderers on the Yuengling Brewery Hike in Pottsville. He tries to do this traditional hike annually for the BCHC members. We’ll start at the Brewery by taking their tour and then hike uptown to Grandma’s Restaurant for lunch and return downtown for a total ~ 3 miles.

1st MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N.
2nd MEET: 10:45 A.M. @ Parking Lot about 2 blocks below the Brewery.

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday January 2, 2014 - Northkill Creek

ANN will lead a hike of 5 – 6 miles in northern Berks County along the Northkill Creek. This is mostly road walking with pleasing winter views of the creek and surrounding woodland. Lunch after the hike will be an option at the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant.

1st MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the west end of parking lot of Blue Mt. Fam. Rest..

TELEPHONE: Ann 610-488-6378 with any questions.

Thursday December 26, 2013 - Hibernia Park

CLYDE will lead a hike of 5 – 6 miles in Hibernia Park in Chester County. We will be on various trails in the park and hike along the Brandywine Creek. It would be a good idea to wear something orange today!

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Livingood Park in Elverson (take route 82 south from Route 23 in Elverson to parking area at top of the hill). We will carpool south on route 82 to Park Office. You can meet the group there if you go direct.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or 610-413-6281 day of the hike.

Thursday December 19, 2013 - Wolf's Hollow Park

MARGARET will lead a ~ 6 mile hike in Wolf’s Hollow County Park. This new park of Chester County dates back to a 1681 land grant from William Penn. We will hike on various, well maintained, trails through hollows and over ridges. Lunch is optional later.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Dollar Store across from Windmill Restaurant at Route 10.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ parking lot 150 Wolf’s Hollow Drive.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-9393

Thursday December 12, 2013 - Shillington Park

RUDY & ANNELIES will lead a ~5 mile hike in Shillington Park. This is a pleasant leisurely hike on rolling hills and is mostly on wood land trails. Dress for the weather and come out to enjoy. A lunch stop after the hike is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shillington Swimming Pool Parking Lot off Rte. 724 at Tennis Courts to the lot.

TELEPHONE: Rudy or Annelies 610-777-4223 with questions.