CLYDE will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike along the Brandywine Creek on the new two and a half mile trail built by both West and East Bradford Townships, just south of Downingtown. We will be walking out and back (5 miles) with additional hiking on the bicycle trails adjoining Harmony Hills Nature Area. This new trail will be part of the BRANDYWINE TRAIL connecting the Horse Shoe Trail to the Mason-Dixon Trail, with part of the trail being a former trolley line.
After the hike we will stop for lunch at the Blue Café in Downingtown.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Elverson Deli (Rtes. 23 & 82) in Elverson to carpool to start of hike, or call leader if planning to meet at trail head located along route 322 at the Trestle Bridge south of Downingtown.
TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 with questions or to meet at the trail head.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday February 17, 2011 - French Creek
CLYDE will lead a hike in French Creek State Park. We will follow the Horse Shoe Trail to a junction with the Turtle Trail and then to a turn onto the Ridge Trail where we will hike to the summit of William’s Hill. While building a small fire in the pavilion to warm ourselves, we can view the Fire Tower and surrounding area that actually belongs to the Pennsylvania State Forest. (Bring your own Marshmallows for toasting!) The group will return on the Ridge Trail to resume our clockwise hike on the Turtle Trail and finally returning to our starting point via the Boone Trail. Lunch stop afterwards is optional.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ French Creek S. P. West boats launch parking area.
TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 if you have questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ French Creek S. P. West boats launch parking area.
TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 if you have questions.
Thursday Feb 10, 2011 - Wyomissing
KAY will lead a ~ 5-6 mile hike in the Wyomissing area. If you are looking for a nice hike to take on a crisp winter’s day, come on out! We will hike to the Wyomissing High School and return. Be prepared to walk alleys, sidewalks, roads and through the pine trees. We will also traverse through Wyomissing Creek Park. You may want to wear orange to alert motorists. Lunch is an option afterwards for interested diners.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Shillington Shopping Center off Lancaster Ave. (Bus. Rte. 222). Please park along side of the building where the Casino patrons park.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have any questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Shillington Shopping Center off Lancaster Ave. (Bus. Rte. 222). Please park along side of the building where the Casino patrons park.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have any questions.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday February 3, 2011 - Hibernia Park
CANCELED BY 'HOPEFUL HERB' DUE TO THE CONDITIONS
HERB will lead a 5-6 mile circuitous hike in Hibernia Park. This park is located about 15 miles southeast of Honey Brook. During our walk we will check out the historic mansion and explore the lake and surrounding woodlands. The hike is mostly flat easy walking on park roads and trails. A lunch stop later is optional.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Windmill Restaurant, Rtes. 10 & 23 in Morgantown. If you want to meet at the Hibernia Park Office give the leader a call.
TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 for more info or if weather is questionable.
HERB will lead a 5-6 mile circuitous hike in Hibernia Park. This park is located about 15 miles southeast of Honey Brook. During our walk we will check out the historic mansion and explore the lake and surrounding woodlands. The hike is mostly flat easy walking on park roads and trails. A lunch stop later is optional.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Windmill Restaurant, Rtes. 10 & 23 in Morgantown. If you want to meet at the Hibernia Park Office give the leader a call.
TELEPHONE: “Hopeful Herb” 610-286-6886 for more info or if weather is questionable.
Thursday January 27, 2011 - Birdsboro Watershed
HIKE CANCELED DUE TO THE SNOW
LES will lead a 6.5 mile hike in the Birdsboro Watershed.
There will be hills to climb on this hike and possibly some rocky and/or uneven terrain, but our reward will be the scenic Birdsboro Reservoir. We WILL NOT be crossing the Hay Creek. If the weather conditions are unfavorable, we will hike along the Thun Trail as an alternative. Restaurant stop later is an option.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hay Creek parking area off old Rte. 82.
DIRECTIONS: Take the former Route 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue until you come to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Meet the leader there in the parking area.
TELEPHONE: 610-323-1703.
LES will lead a 6.5 mile hike in the Birdsboro Watershed.
There will be hills to climb on this hike and possibly some rocky and/or uneven terrain, but our reward will be the scenic Birdsboro Reservoir. We WILL NOT be crossing the Hay Creek. If the weather conditions are unfavorable, we will hike along the Thun Trail as an alternative. Restaurant stop later is an option.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hay Creek parking area off old Rte. 82.
DIRECTIONS: Take the former Route 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue until you come to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Meet the leader there in the parking area.
TELEPHONE: 610-323-1703.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday Jan 20, 2011 - Phoebe Village / Wernersville
GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 5.5 mile hike around Phoebe/Berks Village and Hain’s Church. Learn some history while viewing buildings along route 422 in Wernersville. This hike was rained out on November 4th, hopefully the weather will allow us to go forward. We will hike on sidewalks, roads and a “tour” inside Phoebe. (Maybe some of us will want to move there when we are “much older”?) Later there will be an optional lunch stop.
MEET: 10:00 A. M. @ Phoebe/Berks Village on Route 422 in Wernersville. Enter driveway from Route 422 (across from the Red Plate Diner) and park in first lot on left before archway.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions if necessary.
MEET: 10:00 A. M. @ Phoebe/Berks Village on Route 422 in Wernersville. Enter driveway from Route 422 (across from the Red Plate Diner) and park in first lot on left before archway.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions if necessary.
Thursday Jan 13, 2011 - Muhlenberg Township
THELMA & AL will lead a ~ 6 mile hike in Muhlenberg Township. Visit the site of the old Ritz Lock and Felix Dam on a path along the river. Continue through a residential area on streets and sidewalks and on to the new Jim Dietrich Park being developed by the Muhlenberg Parks Dept. We will explore this park which was formerly the Dietrich Farm and Orchard. Then, retrace some of our steps as we return to our starting point. A lunch stop is an option afterwards.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Felix Dam Parking Lot at Whitner & River Roads.
DIRECTIONS: Take the River Rd. exit off Rte. 12 (Warren St. By-Pass) and travel north on River Road 2.7 miles to Whitner Road, 4th stop sign. Cross Whitner Rd. and immediately turn left into Felix Dam Rec. Parking Area.
TELEPHONE: Thelma or Al 610-929-9694, Cell 610-406-1366
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Felix Dam Parking Lot at Whitner & River Roads.
DIRECTIONS: Take the River Rd. exit off Rte. 12 (Warren St. By-Pass) and travel north on River Road 2.7 miles to Whitner Road, 4th stop sign. Cross Whitner Rd. and immediately turn left into Felix Dam Rec. Parking Area.
TELEPHONE: Thelma or Al 610-929-9694, Cell 610-406-1366
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