Thursday Oct 12, 2017 - Nolde

MARK will lead a moderate to difficult, 5 to 6 mile hike in the Nolde Forest. Weather permitting, we will start at the Sawmill parking lot and hike on various trails within the forest. There will be hills, so be prepared. Carry water and a snack, if desired. Lunch after the hike is optional.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Sawmill parking lot of Nolde Forest, just off Rte. 625.

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

Thursday Oct 5, 2017 - Roaring Creek

LES will lead a return to Roaring Creek. This is a watershed north of Centralia along Route 42. Three reservoirs adjoin an 8 mile trail that runs from Route 42 to Route 54. This 5 to 6 mile hike will begin from Route 42 and proceed to the scenic 1 mile long middle reservoir, then return. Only a few modest hills on this hike. Lunch is an option later, on the way home.

NOTE: If there is inclement weather, an Ontelaunee Lake hike will be substituted.

MEET: 8:30 A.M. at Redner's in Leesport. From here there will be a drive of about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the starting point.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703, Cell 610-850-1855 with questions.

Thursday Sep 28, 2017 - Churchtown, Lancaster County

HERB has planned a 4-5 mile moderate hike in Lancaster County. We will walk through historic Churchtown where Washington is said to have visited, pass through the iron plantation at Pool Forge, quickly pass a “haunted house” and see many old order farms and farmers at work. A stop at a traditional Amish/Mennonite flower garden is planned for those interested. The hostess will have light refreshments. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. at the Clocktower Plaza parking lot behind the Burger King off of Rte. 23 in Morgantown.

TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493 c. with questions.

Thursday Sep 21, 2017 - Hotel Hershey

FELICIA (AL'S daughter) will do a Hershey Hike and Oktoberfest Kickoff leading us on a 3 and a 1/2 mile circle hike on the property of the 5 star Hotel Hershey resort. We will walk on both paved paths and blazed trails through the woodlands. There are a few hills but they are moderate. Shorts can be worn, if one prefers such attire, as paths are well worn and maintained. The last leg of the hike we will explore the free hotel garden and reflecting ponds, the spectacular hotel and lobby commissioned by Mr. Milton Hershey and the beautiful view of the town he built. We will then kickoff Oktoberfest at Troegs independent microbrewery with a free self guided tour, purchase lunch and an optional tasting bar with many unique beverage offers. www.troegs.com.You can leave after the hike if you don't want to go down the hill to Troegs. It is optional, of course.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. on the upper lot of the Hershey Gardens, Hotel Road, Hershey PA 17033. We can use restrooms in the hotel prior to and after the hike.

TELEPHONE: Leader Felicia 717-576-6881 with questions

Thursday Sep 14, 2017 - Skyline Drive

LES will lead a 5-6 mile hike on Mt Penn. Skyline Drive is said to have been made more friendly for walkers. Let's check it out. We will head to the Pagoda, then walk Skyline Drive to List Rd taking in changes made and the view from the mountain top. We will return via wooded trails on the mountain.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Egelman's Park, Hill Rd. and Angora Rd.
GPS: 2116 Hill Rd., Reading, Pa. 19606

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