Thursday Dec 17, 2015 - Monocacy Hill

MARGARET will lead a 5 mile hike at Monocacy Hill Recreation Area. This is a pleasant wooded area with nice trails and affords a good view from the top of the hill. Wear good hiking shoes and carry water and a snack, if desired. Lunch is optional later.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. at Boscov's East parking lot in the northeast corner away from store.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393 with any questions.

Thursday Dec 10, 2015 - French Creek

HERB has planned a 5-6 mile moderate late fall hike through the Baptism Creek Natural Area and French Creek S P. We will walk on woodland trails, the Horse Shoe Trail and country roads. We will traverse a local lover's lane, pass an historic cemetery, where those interested in old tombstones may check them out and end up back at our cars. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. At the Shed Road parking lot off of Route 345.

TELEPHONE: Herb at 610-286-6886 with questions.

Thursday Dec 3, 2015 - Antietam Lake

Les will lead the 5.5 mile zigzag hike from Antietam Lake. The Red Blaze and the Yellow Blaze trails lead from the Antietam Lake parking lot to Kuechler's Roost, roughly paralleling each other. A number of cross trails connect them. How many? What color blazes do they have? At this time of year, the terrain between these blazes will be visible. We will take each of the cross trails as we climb the hill above Antietam. There will be a side trip past the 'Man Cave.' After reaching Kuechler's Roost, the return is via the former Angora Fruit Farm. Lunch will be optional afterwards.

MEET: 10 AM @ Antietam Lake parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Nov 26, 2015 - Wyomissing Creek

KAY wants us to enjoy a hike along Wyomissing Creek and work up an appetite to further enjoy that turkey and filling. The hike will be approximately 5 miles and travels on trails, roads, and fields of the area. Always dress appropriately for weather conditions. If it rains, there’s a possibility to get our feet wet.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Ave in Shillington. (The location is behind WAWA near bus. rte. 222 and rte. 724).

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY 2015!!

Thursday Nov 19, 2015 - Pinnacle

MARGARET will lead a hike to the Pinnacle of 6 - 7 miles. This hike will omit Pulpit Rock and shortens the distance to the Pinnacle by ascending the Red Trail. November will give us leaves off views of the best Appalachian Trail lookout in Berks County. If there is inclement weather, we will circle the Hamburg reservoir on various trails. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water and a snack, if desired. Lunch stop after the hike is optional

MEET: 9:30 A.M.@ Hamburg Reservoir parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393 if any questions.

Thursday Nov 12, 2015 - Appalachian Trail to Shubert's Gap

ELLEN & HERB have mapped out a 6-7 mile moderate hike on the Appalachian Trail. We will hike to Shubert's Gap where springs of water cascade into a pond on the mountain. Expect some rocks and hills. Many local hikers consider this one of their favorite areas on the AT! Water and snack are advised.

MEET: 9:30AM at the game land parking lot off of Route 183 on the right before you reach the top of the mountain. Lunch afterwards is an option.

TELEPHONE: Ellen 610-775-2677 or Herb 610-286 6886 with any questions.

Thursday Nov 5, 2015 - Leesport

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a ~6 mile hike in the Leesport area and on new sections of the Schuylkill River Trail. We will hike along dirt roads, macadam paths and some sidewalks. We will check out the two new sections of the SRT and walk around Leesport. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot in Leesport off Rte. 61.

TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.