Thursday August 8, 2013 - Middle Creek

MARK will lead a hike of 4 to 6 miles in the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. The hike will be on various woodland trails. Wearing hiking boots, especially if we have had an abundance of rain prior to this hike, is important since we may end up meandering in mud at some locations. This is a great place to see wild fowl and flowers and Mark is quick in identifying them for us. A lunch stop afterwards is optional.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitor’s Center.

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday Aug 1, 2013 - Exeter Township Area

‘YOU’ will lead a hike not to exceed 5 miles somewhere in the vicinity. ‘YOU’ will be chosen by the attending group’s unanimous decision. Then, the chosen leader will determine the trails in the area to be hiked. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes and carry water. An optional lunch stop after the hike will be determined by the group.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov’s East parking lot in Exeter off Bus. Rte. 422.
Park in the northeast corner of the lot away from Boscov’s main entrance.

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 if you have questions.

Thursday July 25, 2013 - Port Clinton Towpath

AL will lead a 4 + mile hike in Port Clinton. This hike will be mainly on the old Schuylkill Canal Tow Path Trail in Port Clinton. The trek is woodland walking along the Schuylkill River. We also will follow an uphill trail along a feeder stream which empties into the Schuylkill River. Then we will road walk by a very old cemetery which we can explore on our descent to the village of Port Clinton. Wear good hiking boots and carry water, sun screen and perhaps insect repellant. Lunch at the new Shoey Diner in Shoemakersville is optional after the hike.

1st MEET: 8:45 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport.
2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Port Clinton Playground at the end of Pine St. in Port Clinton

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 with questions.