Thursday Apr 9, 2020 - Port Clinton Towpath - CANCELED

CANCELLED

BEV will lead a hike on the Port Clinton Towpath Trail and through the village of Port Clinton. Originally established in 1824 as a path that was used to tow canal boats along the Schuylkill Navigation Canal, this trail includes the remains of four locks. The trail is listed as moderate difficulty. There are stream crossings and a small section with rocks; sturdy hiking shoes and poles are recommended. Also bug spray, if the weather has warmed. This will basically be an in and out hike, we will not be going back on the road. We will then go to the Port Clinton AT pavilion, passing The Port Clinton Historical and Transportation Museum (perhaps it will be open). Also, a possibility of visiting the Peanut Shop. Optional lunch at the Port Clinton Hotel.
NOTE; Extreme rain or snow or windy with temperature below 25 will cancel this hike.

MEET: 9:45 AM at the South East corner of Hamburg Walmart parking lot (Away from Walmart and towards Rte. 61).There will be a short shuttle to the starting point, the restrooms are only open seasonally.

Trailhead 10:00 AM go north on Route 61, left on Broad Street in Port Clinton (at the Union House) go over the river and turn left on South Street. Park in the grass at the ball field fence or along Pine Street. (Follow the signs for Train Rides).

TELEPHONE: Leader BEV cell: 610 603-6876 with questions.

Thursday Apr 2, 2020 - Blue Marsh

EUGENIA & ELAYNE will lead a 4 mile BLUE MARSH HIKE. This is an in and out hike involving a couple of long hills. Please wear orange. If it rains, hike will be cancelled. Optional lunch afterwards to be determined.

MEET: 10:00 AM Start will be at the 83 Union Canal Paddle Launch. It is a large gravel parking area. It is located on Route 183 5 miles from the Blue Marsh restaurant and on the left just before you get into Bernville. Also, just before Heidelburg Road.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Eugenia 484-557-7854 or Elayne 610-401-3677 with questions.