Thursday Feb 9, 2017 - Blue Marsh

KAY will lead a Blue Marsh Lake Hike of ~ 6 miles. We will begin at Spring Creek and hike Multi-use Trail to Peacock Road. It will be an in/out hike. A few ups and downs. Hike as far as you wish and turn around or go all the way to Peacock Road. Approximately 6 miles. Hike will cross Spring Creek and follow lake shore for awhile. Dress appropriately for the weather. Trail may become muddy if mild and rainy.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Spring Creek Parking Lot off Brownsville Road. Approximate GPS address: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville PA

TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.

Thursday Feb 2, 2017 - Schuylkill River Trail

LES will lead a 5+ mile hike consisting of 2 out and back hikes. These will be primarily on the Schuylkill River Trail, both from the Angstadt Road trailhead. The first section heads towards Gibraltar, but soon after crossing Route 724 we turn up the hill into land newly managed by French Creek State Park. After a quarter mile trek up to the power line, possibly a third of the way up the hill, we walk across the hill, then down to the Killian Rd trailhead, and returning on the Schuylkill River trail. The second loop proceeds towards Reading to investigate the remnants and location of South 9th St where it once crossed the Schuylkill River and entered Cumru Township.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Angstadt Rd trailhead off Route 724.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Jan 26, 2017 - Shartlesville

ANN will lead a ~ 6 mile all road walk in Northern Berks County. This will be an in/out hike beginning at Blue Mt. Family Restaurant to Green Acres Golf Course and return. At times we will walk along the Northkill Creek while viewing the ice formations and/or possible snow coverings. You have the option of completing the hike entirely or turning back at anytime.

MEET: 12:00 Noon @ Blue Mt. Fam. Restaurant, west end of the parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Leader Ann 610-488-6378 with questions