Thursday March 20, 2014 - Lancaster County

HERB has planned a 5-6 mile walk in Lancaster County. This will be a road walk due to the uncertainty of the weather. We will meander on little traveled back country roads passing many Amish farmsteads and will also stop and visit the new September Cheese Farm shop. We will learn a bit of history of the Welsh Mts. and the roving bands of robbers who once lived there!

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Dollar Store lot across from the Windmill Restaurant at Routes 23 & 10 in Morgantown.

TELEPHONE: Herb at 610-286-6886 with questions.

Thursday March 13, 2014 - Neversink

LES will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike on NEVERSINK MOUNTAIN. This hike begins at the Forest Hills Cemetery and proceeds to the top of the Cove Trail. We use a new trail to take us to a rocky outcropping with a view of the Schuylkill and beyond. Then, using another new trail to minimize a hill climb, we hike on to the Witches Hat Pavilion. From here, the hike heads to the east side of Neversink Mountain and a search for an old reservoir. There will be some bush whacking, but should not add difficulty at this time of the year. However, this is Neversink Mountain, so expect several steep hill climbs.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the pond in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday March 6, 2014 - Middle Creek

MARK will lead a hike of 4 to 5 miles in the Middle Creek Wildlife Preserve. We will be meandering on various trails and possibly muddy ones, so wear good boots. We hope to see the snow geese and swans.

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

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday February 27, 2014 - Laurel's of Brandywine

GROVER will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike in the Laurels of the Brandywine Conservancy, which is located in Chester County. By permission he will be using various trails through rolling hills and woodland. Dress for the weather and wear good boots; however, heavy rain or snow cancels this event.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Clock Tower parking lot Rte. 10 & 23 at end of Rte. I176 behind Burger King in order to carpool approx. 20 miles to starting point.

TELEPHONE: GROVER's Cell: 860-861-5681

Thursday February 20, 2014 - Shartlesville Roads

ANN will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike in northern Berks County. This will be mostly road walking in the foothills of the Blue Mountain. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear good shoes. You may want to wear orange to alert motorists. There will be an optional lunch stop after the hike at the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant.

1st MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M.@ the west end of parking lot of Blue Mt. Fam. Rest.

TELEPHONE: Ann 610-488-6378 with any questions.

Thursday February 13, 2014 - French Creek

CLYDE will lead a 5.5 mile hike in French Creek State Park. This is woodland walking on the LENAPE TRAIL. We will be walking clockwise and it is best to wear BLAZE ORANGE, dress appropriately. A lunch option is up to the group interested in dining afterwards.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shed Road parking area left off Rte. 345 south.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of hike 610-413-6281.