Thursday October 17, 2013 - Jeff's Swamp

DAVE will lead a ~ 6 mile hike to JEFF’S SWAMP from the Western Schuylkill County village of Lincoln. This moderate hike will descend Broad Mountain on a dirt road to a break in Sharp Mountain. Passing through the break we will enter the swamp near this point. There is a Pine Plantation, Hemlock Bog, large Artesian spring, open swamp views and DeHaas Run. While descending the mountain we will visit a large river of rocks similar to Hawk Mountain. Then, return to our starting point and a short shuttle back to our cars. Wear waterproof boots.

1st MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ Blue Marsh Church Rd. parking lot off Rte. 183.

2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Parking area on left just after ramp for I-81 north.
DIRECTIONS: From Church Rd. parking lot travel north on Rte. 183 to Rte. 443 west at traffic signal. Travel to Pine Grove and turn right onto Rte. 125 at that traffic signal. At signs for I-81 turn left to large parking area on left just after ramp for I-81 north. Park in the lot to carpool ~ 3.5 miles to Lincoln.

TELEPHONE: Dave 570-739-2579 if you have any questions.

Thursday October 10, 2013 - Tuscarora State Park

MARGARET will lead the Tuscarora State Park Fall Hike. We will hunt for early fall color, while walking on the five mile Spirit of Tuscarora Trail, along Locust Creek’s rhododendron tunnels.There is an optional lunch stop at Valenti’s Italian Restaurant in Orwigsburg afterwards.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 North.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393

Thursday October 3, 2013 - Sweet Arrow Lake

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike on various trails in Sweet Arrow Lake Park. This is a lovely Schuylkill County Park and we will view the lake, gazebo, wildlife blind, remains of a historic dam and butterfly gardens. It is a beautiful area to hike and we hope for a beautiful autumn day.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Church Road parking lot of Blue Marsh off Rte. 183.

TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if questions arise.

Thursday September 26, 2013 - Pool Forge

HERB will lead a 5 – 6 mile fall fun hike in the Amish Country of Lancaster County. We should be able to watch the Amish farmers bringing in the crops. The trek will start at Pool Forge Park where the group will walk through the covered bridge and meander on various back country roads. We will pass a haunted mansion, stop at the Village Bakery and briefly hear the story of the Pool Forge Iron Plantation.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ The parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant on Rte. 10 in Morgantown.

TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.

Thursday September 19, 2013 - Landingville

RICHARD will lead an ~ 5 mile hike on the Bartram Trail section of the Schuylkill River Trail to Landingville. We will circle the marsh, which is the home of 211 species of birds, and then return to our starting point.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 North

TELEPHONE: Richard 610-670-1119 with questions.