Thursday Jun 29, 2017 - Trail Magic

ELLEN and HERB have organized a “Trail-Magic” event on the AT north of Reading. It will be a picnic for all hikers on the trail that day including the Wanderers. Les will also be leading a 4-5 mile in and out hike for those interested. This event will be held rain or shine.

MEET:9:00 A.M. at Redner's Market in Leesport to carpool. It is about a 40 minute drive to the trail crossing.

TELEPHONE: Ellen at 610-301-7271c to coordinate food and drinks. Cold drinks and home baked goods are favorites! Hot dogs, hamburgers and buns will be provided. Call Herb with other questions at 484-252-9493 c.

Thursday Jun 22, 2017 - Antietam Lake

Les will lead a 5.5 to 6 mile hike through some of the recently enhanced sections of Antietam Lake Park. There are new parking lots, a new walking bridge, new and enhanced trails, repaired historical structures, and new signage. Most of the improvements are behind the lake itself, but trails above the main parking lot will be used to fill out the hike. If it is Antietam Lake, there will be hills. Lunch is an option later.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Main Antietam Lake parking lot on Angora Rd. just below the Nature Center. GPS: 300 Angora Rd, Reading, PA 19606

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

Thursday Jun 15, 2017 - Crow's Nest

GROVER will lead a 4 to 5 mile "in and out" hike in the CROW'S NEST. An area adjacent to French Creek State Park. Moderate hiking while traversing through fields and woodland trails. Dress accordingly. Lunch after hiking is optional and place to dine will be decided.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hopewell Furnace Visitor's Center to shuttle to the Crow's Nest.

TELEPHONE: Leader Dick cell# 860-861-5681 with questions.

Thursday Jun 8, 2017 - Horseshoe Trail Work Day

MARK will be taking us through a Horseshoe Trail Clean-Up. This occurs on the section of the trail that our club periodically maintains. This section spans from Knauers to Adamstown; however, we may not cover all of it this time. Bring the usual tools required, also work gloves, water and plenty of good humor. This is a good time to give back to the community some trail maintenance. Lunch is an option later.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Kenhorst Shopping Plaza, Rtes. 724 & 625, in lot next to Dairy Queen.

TELEPHONE: Leader Mark 484-824-2740 with any questions.

Thursday Jun 1, 2017 - Tumbling Run

LES will lead a 6 mile hike in the Tumbling Run area of Schuylkill County. This was the location for vacation homes of Schuylkill County's wealthy at the time of the coal boom. See what remains. Today, the area serves as the watershed for Schuylkill Haven. We will take the trail past the reservoir then continue on the road up the mountain until the group decides to turn around. Lunch is optional after the hike.

MEET: 9:30 AM at Redner's in Leesport. Expect a 30 minute carpool to near Pottsville.
NOTE: Carpooling is essential, as there is limited parking at the starting point.

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