Thursday Sept 6, 2012 - Maiden Creek/Ontelaunee Lake

AL will lead a hike of ~ 5 miles in Ontelaunee Township. The hike is mostly woodland walking along the Maiden Creek with some road walking. This is an easy, scenic and relaxing outdoor venture. See the overflow of Ontelaunee Lake, the Blue Falls and the Berkleigh Water Works (filtering plant for the city of Reading’s water supply). Carry water, insect repellant and wear good hiking shoes. Lunch is an option afterwards

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Lake Ontelaunee dam breast parking lot off Route 73.

DIRECTIONS: Travel Rte. 61 north to Jct. 73, turn right onto 73 and go to the dam breast parking lot on right side of road, just before the spillway bridge.

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 with questions.

Thursday August 30, 2012 - Robesonia

MARK will lead the Part 2 hike in the hills of Robesonia. This moderate ~5 mile loop hike is on various woodland trails. Wear sturdy shoes and carry water. Lunch stop afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ parking lot of old Conrad Weiser High School on nearest lot to Rte. 422 to carpool to starting point.

TELEPHONE: 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday August 23, 2012 - Drehersville

BARBARA will lead a 4 – 5 mile, in and out, hike on SGL 106 along the Little Schuylkill River near Drehersville in Schuylkill County. This is woodland walking and mostly shady, could be muddy at spots. Suggest good hiking shoes, insect repellant and carry water. Lunch after the hike is optional.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market off Rte. 61 N in Leesport.

TELEPHONE: 610-375-3358 if you have questions.

Thursday August 16, 2012 - Neversink

ANNELIES & RUDY will lead a moderate ~ 5 mile hike on the Neversink Mountain. Expect hilly, but shady woodland trail walking. Carry plenty water, wear good hiking boots, bring bug spray and happy spirits. Lunch is an option after the hike..

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Forest Hills Cemetery, in the back near the pond.

TELEPHONE: 610-777-4223 if questions arise.