CLYDE will lead a hike in French Creek State Park. We will follow the Horse Shoe Trail to a junction with the Turtle Trail and then to a turn onto the Ridge Trail where we will hike to the summit of William’s Hill. While building a small fire in the pavilion to warm ourselves, we can view the Fire Tower and surrounding area that actually belongs to the Pennsylvania State Forest. (Bring your own Marshmallows for toasting!) The group will return on the Ridge Trail to resume our clockwise hike on the Turtle Trail and finally returning to our starting point via the Boone Trail. Lunch stop afterwards is optional.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ French Creek S. P. West boats launch parking area.
TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 if you have questions.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday Feb 10, 2011 - Wyomissing
KAY will lead a ~ 5-6 mile hike in the Wyomissing area. If you are looking for a nice hike to take on a crisp winter’s day, come on out! We will hike to the Wyomissing High School and return. Be prepared to walk alleys, sidewalks, roads and through the pine trees. We will also traverse through Wyomissing Creek Park. You may want to wear orange to alert motorists. Lunch is an option afterwards for interested diners.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Shillington Shopping Center off Lancaster Ave. (Bus. Rte. 222). Please park along side of the building where the Casino patrons park.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have any questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Shillington Shopping Center off Lancaster Ave. (Bus. Rte. 222). Please park along side of the building where the Casino patrons park.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have any questions.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday February 3, 2011 - Hibernia Park
CANCELED BY 'HOPEFUL HERB' DUE TO THE CONDITIONS
HERB will lead a 5-6 mile circuitous hike in Hibernia Park. This park is located about 15 miles southeast of Honey Brook. During our walk we will check out the historic mansion and explore the lake and surrounding woodlands. The hike is mostly flat easy walking on park roads and trails. A lunch stop later is optional.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Windmill Restaurant, Rtes. 10 & 23 in Morgantown. If you want to meet at the Hibernia Park Office give the leader a call.
TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 for more info or if weather is questionable.
HERB will lead a 5-6 mile circuitous hike in Hibernia Park. This park is located about 15 miles southeast of Honey Brook. During our walk we will check out the historic mansion and explore the lake and surrounding woodlands. The hike is mostly flat easy walking on park roads and trails. A lunch stop later is optional.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Windmill Restaurant, Rtes. 10 & 23 in Morgantown. If you want to meet at the Hibernia Park Office give the leader a call.
TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 for more info or if weather is questionable.
Thursday January 27, 2011 - Birdsboro Watershed
HIKE CANCELED DUE TO THE SNOW
LES will lead a 6.5 mile hike in the Birdsboro Watershed.
There will be hills to climb on this hike and possibly some rocky and/or uneven terrain, but our reward will be the scenic Birdsboro Reservoir. We WILL NOT be crossing the Hay Creek. If the weather conditions are unfavorable, we will hike along the Thun Trail as an alternative. Restaurant stop later is an option.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hay Creek parking area off old Rte. 82.
DIRECTIONS: Take the former Route 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue until you come to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Meet the leader there in the parking area.
TELEPHONE: 610-323-1703.
LES will lead a 6.5 mile hike in the Birdsboro Watershed.
There will be hills to climb on this hike and possibly some rocky and/or uneven terrain, but our reward will be the scenic Birdsboro Reservoir. We WILL NOT be crossing the Hay Creek. If the weather conditions are unfavorable, we will hike along the Thun Trail as an alternative. Restaurant stop later is an option.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hay Creek parking area off old Rte. 82.
DIRECTIONS: Take the former Route 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue until you come to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Meet the leader there in the parking area.
TELEPHONE: 610-323-1703.
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