LES will lead a 6.5 mile “drought- buster” hike in the Birdsboro Water Shed. This hike has been snowed and rained out twice on the Thursday schedule. The first time we got 10 inches of snow and the second time we got 3 inches of rain, will history repeat? If not, we will have hills to climb and possibly some rocky or uneven terrain to walk over, but our reward will be the scenic Birdsboro Reservoir. We will NOT be crossing the Hay Creek, yay! Restaurant stop for lunch afterwards is an option.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Washed out former Rte. 82 (Furnace St.) parking lot.
DIRECTIONS: Take the former Rte. 82 (Furnace St.) south through Birdsboro and continue to the road wash out at the Hay Creek. Park in the parking area there and meet the leader.
TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Thursday September 1, 2011 - Nolde Forest
ANNELIES & RUDY will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike in the Nolde Forest. This is a lovely, scenic, but moderate to difficult hike. Be prepared to negotiate various hills on various trails. Wear good hiking shoes, carry water and a lunch or snack that we hope to enjoy while sitting on the big rock and loving life. A restaurant stop after the hike is optional.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Sawmill parking lot off route 625.
TELEPHONE: Annelies or Rudy at 610-777-4223 if questions arise.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Sawmill parking lot off route 625.
TELEPHONE: Annelies or Rudy at 610-777-4223 if questions arise.
Thursday August 25, 2011 - French Creek / Hopewell Village
BARBARA will lead a ~5 mile hike in French Creek State Park. Hike along Hopewell Lake on the Boone Trail to Hopewell Village. Then, walk through the village while viewing the old historic buildings and continue trail walking to view the old Bethesda Church. We will retrace our steps to return to our starting point. A lunch stop after the hike is optional.
1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Boscov’s East in the northeast corner of the parking lot off business route 422 to carpool to Hopewell Lake.
2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hopewell Lake parking lot in French Creek.
TELEPHONE: Barbara 610-375-3358 if any questions arise.
1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Boscov’s East in the northeast corner of the parking lot off business route 422 to carpool to Hopewell Lake.
2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hopewell Lake parking lot in French Creek.
TELEPHONE: Barbara 610-375-3358 if any questions arise.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Thursday August 18, 2011 - Thun Trail / Morlatton Village
LES will lead a fairly flat hike of ~ 6 miles in the Douglassville area. We will begin with a tour of the Keystone Villa at Douglassville (formerly Morlatton Villa). After that, we will begin our hike with a walk through historic St. Gabriel’s Churchyard where noted colonial settlers William Bird, George Douglass, Andrew Robeson and Marcus Hulling are interred. While making our way to the Thun Trail, we will view the four historic buildings owned by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County in Morlatton Village (can you name them?). Then, road walk on the Old Philly Pike until it intersects with the Thun Trail and taking that trail back to our starting point.
MEET: 8:50 A.M. @ Keystone Villa in Douglassville on Rte. 422 East. Please park to the left of the main building. Our tour begins at 9:00 A.M.
TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 if you have questions.
MEET: 8:50 A.M. @ Keystone Villa in Douglassville on Rte. 422 East. Please park to the left of the main building. Our tour begins at 9:00 A.M.
TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 if you have questions.
Thursday August 11, 2011 - Bartram Trail / Landingsville
RICHARD will lead a ~ 5 mile hike on the BARTRAM TRAIL, a section of the SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL traversing to Landingsville in Schuylkill County. We will circle the scenic marsh, home of 211 species of birds and take a diversion to view the birthplace of one of our own “famous” hikers, (wonder who that may be?), then return to our starting point. There will be an optional restaurant stop after the hike for those interested in dining.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off rte. 61 N in Leesport.
TELEPHONE: Rich 610-926-3415 with any questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off rte. 61 N in Leesport.
TELEPHONE: Rich 610-926-3415 with any questions.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday August 4, 2011 - Horseshoe Trail Maintenance
ANNELIES will lead a Horseshoe Trail Maintenance Walk-Thru. This takes place on the section that BCHC maintains periodically. Please bring any tools you may have for trimming; for example pruners, loppers, bow saw, etc. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves, carry water and snacks and a good sense of humor. Lunch afterwards is optional.
MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ The Dollar Store parking area in Kenhorst Shopping Plaza at Jct. of 625 & 724.
TELEPHONE: Annelies 610-777-4223 with questions.
MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ The Dollar Store parking area in Kenhorst Shopping Plaza at Jct. of 625 & 724.
TELEPHONE: Annelies 610-777-4223 with questions.
Thurs July 28, 2011 - Wyomissing
KAY will lead a leisurely “Summertime Stroll” through Wyomissing’s shaded streets and boulevards. The hike will be at an easy pace and we will be happy they named Wyomissing “The Tree City”. The length of this trek will depend on the weather, perhaps five or six miles. Afterwards, there will be a lunch option for those interested in dining.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Ave. in Shillington. (The parking lot is located behind WAWA near Bus. route 222 and route 724).
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Ave. in Shillington. (The parking lot is located behind WAWA near Bus. route 222 and route 724).
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have questions.
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