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: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov’s East in the northeast corner of the parking lot off business route 422 to carpool to Hopewell Lake. 2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hopewell Lake parking lot in French Creek.
TELEPHONE: Barbara 610-375-3358 if any questions arise.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thursday October 20, 2011 - Tuscarora State Park
MARGARET will lead a 5 mile hike in Tuscarora State Park. A moderate walk through vibrant autumnal hues and a rhododendron tunnel while enjoying the seasonal scenery. There will be an optional lunch stop at an Italian restaurant in Orwigsburg afterwards.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N. in Leesport.
TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N. in Leesport.
TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393
Thursday October 13, 2011 - Pike County
LISA (Al’s Niece) will lead a moderate (5 mile total) hike on 2 separate trails in Pike County in the Pocono Environmental Education Center. We will take the 3 mile, 2 hour Tumbling Waters Trail, a loop that will take us back to the Center parking lot where our cars are parked. We can take a break and use the facility and grab a snack left in the car. No food is recommended on the trail due to possible bear in the vicinity. After the break we will continue on the 2 mile, 1 hour Scenic Gorge Trail, a loop in the opposite direction returning to our starting point to end the hike. On the way home we can stop in Marshall’s Creek for food at a restaurant of choice.
1st MEET: 8:00 A.M. @ Parking lot next to Walmart behind McDonald’s off Bus. Rte. 222 north in Temple.
2nd MEET: 10-10:30 A.M. @ Pocono E. E. Center parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 with any questions.
1st MEET: 8:00 A.M. @ Parking lot next to Walmart behind McDonald’s off Bus. Rte. 222 north in Temple.
2nd MEET: 10-10:30 A.M. @ Pocono E. E. Center parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 with any questions.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thursday October 6, 2011 - Birdsboro Watershed
LES will lead a 6.5 mile “drought- buster” hike in the Birdsboro Water Shed. This hike has been snowed and rained out thrice on the Thursday schedule. The first time by 10 inches of snow, the second time by 3 inches of rain, and the third time by 6 + 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. 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.
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.
Thursday September 29, 2011 - Gring's Mill
GERRY & BARBARA will lead the Gring’s Mill & Penn State Campus hike of ~5 miles. Hike from Berks Leisure Area to Red Covered Bridge on the tow path and explore the lovely campus of Berks Penn State. We will rest and take time to walk the labyrinth. A restaurant stop afterwards is an option.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Gring’s Mill parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Gerry 610-678-5245 or Barbara 610-375-3358 with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Gring’s Mill parking lot.
TELEPHONE: Gerry 610-678-5245 or Barbara 610-375-3358 with questions.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thursday September 22, 2011 - Hibernia Park
HERBERT will lead a “September Saunter” in Hibernia Park. This will be a late summer hike of 5 to 6 miles, a fairly level walk in the north end of the park. We will start at the park office and look for fall wildflowers and walk beside the Brandywine Creek while looking for changing leaves on trees. If interested, there could be a stop at a local traditional Amish/Mennonite flower garden for ice tea and homemade chocolate cookies. A stop at the Windmill Restaurant for lunch would be an option later.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant on Route 10 in Morgantown.
TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant on Route 10 in Morgantown.
TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday September 15, 2011 - Bernville
GERRY & WILLIE will lead the Bernville Hike & Picnic at the Arboretum. A 2.5 to 3 mile hike around Bernville, over the dam breast, around the park and explore the cemetery. Then drive to Rentchler’s Arboretum of the Blue Mt. Eagle Climbing Club’s property. There we will walk around the perimeter viewing the trees and flower beds, about another mile. Between 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. we will have a picnic lunch at the arboretum (outside or inside depending on the weather). Carry your own sandwich and Gerry will provide a cold rice salad for everyone and a gallon of iced tea for a relaxing day together.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Friedens Lutheran Church, Main & Washington Sts. in Bernville.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie at 610-678-5245 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Friedens Lutheran Church, Main & Washington Sts. in Bernville.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie at 610-678-5245 with questions.
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