Thursday, April 26, 2012 - Blue Marsh

KATHY & KAY “The Dynamic Duo” will be leading the third hike of the Blue Marsh series. This third trek will begin near mile marker #12 and continue to mile marker #19 on the main hiking trail. The quest will begin at Peacock Road and continue to Route 183 near the 19-mile marker for a total of 7.5 miles. Please wear orange as there may be hunters on the trails.

TERRAIN: A few small hills mostly thru fields and wooded areas. Also there will be one long hill in a beautiful wooded section. Some areas may be muddy along creek banks. Bad weather will cancel.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ left side of Route 183 half between Sheidy Boat Ramp and North Heidelberg Road and shuttle to Peacock Road. This should be an easy shuttle. On the map of Blue Marsh, the parking area can be found near mile marker #19.

DIRECTIONS: From Reading: Go past Old Church Road on the left and continue approximately one mile past Sheidy Boat Ramp (on the left). Enter very large parking area on left. Avoid muddy/rutty spots on lot. Also, be careful of route 183 traffic when turning in. If you get to North Heidelberg Road, turn around you went too far.
From Bernville: Go past North Heidelberg Road, and enter very large parking area on right. Avoid muddy/rutty spots on lot.

TELEPHONE: Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.