AL will lead a hike of ~5 miles on Yoder’s Hill and areas of Laureldale Borough and Muhlenberg Township in Berks County. This hike will entail various terrain with hills including road walking, street walking, some rail to trail and some bushwhacking on a deer trail. We will circumvent the Bernhart’s Dam which is currently off limits to the public due to EPA mandatory clean-up by Exide Corp. Wear something ORANGE to alert motorists. Carry plenty of water; wear sturdy shoes, use insect repellant and sun block to prevent sunburn. There will be an optional lunch stop later.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Dominic Manzella Recreational Park parking lots, above the Manorcare, just off Elizabeth Ave. in Laureldale.
DIRECTIONS: Traveling north on Bus. Rte. 222 (5th St. Hwy.) in Muhlenberg Twp., turn right onto Elizabeth Ave. and follow to a driveway just above the 2100 block up hill on left side.
TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 or 610-223-9806 day of the hike.
