Thursday December 8, 2011 - Neversink to Antietam Lake

CLYDE will lead a 4.5 mile moderate hike on the newly opened Gravity Trail. This trail, in the care of the Berks Conservancy, will begin on the Neversink Mountain on South 18th Street at the water tower and end at the parking area for the Antietam Lake trails. We will shuttle from Antietam Lake to Neversink to start the hike. There will be short dissertations along the way to talk about the Gravity Railroad. Lunch later is optional.

MEET: 9:30A.M. @ Angora Rd. & Hill Rd. parking area of Antietam Lake.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 Check Clyde’s blog page at http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com

Thursday December 1, 2011 - Birdsboro Watershed

LES will be leading a ~7.5 hike through the Birdsboro Watershed west of the Hay Creek. We begin on the Geigertown side of the watershed on Hay Creek Road, cross the Hay Creek and walk along this scenic creek until we take an uphill trail. We will explore much of the watershed above the creek which is hilly and features a variety of trail conditions. Good shoes and blaze orange may be appropriate. Along the way we will encounter the scenic reservoir lake area. Optional lunch stop after the hike.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Thun Trail parking area in Gibralter off Rte. 724 across from Turkey Hill Store.
2nd MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Parking area across from an old stone house on Hay Creek Road (the washed out former route 82) about 2.8 miles on the Birdsboro side of the intersection of Geigertown Rd. & Hay Creek Rd. in Geigertown (.8 mile on the Birdsboro side of the intersection of Hay Creek Rd. & Mullen Hollow Rd.)

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 if you have questions.

Thursday November 24, 2011 - Shillington & Wyomissing Park

KAY will lead a HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY hike ~ 5 miles. So, put your turkey in the roasting pan and let it cook while you take a leisurely hike today to work up an appetite. The hike will be to Wyomissing Park and return to our starting point. Be prepared to walk alleys, sidewalks, roads, fields and arrive home in time to eat your turkey dinner.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Rite-Aid in the Shillington Shop. Ctr. Bus. Rte. 222.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if questions arise.

Thursday November 17, 2011 - Appalachian Trail

MARGARET will lead a moderate 7 mile loop hike encompassing parts of the Appalachian Trail, the Eagle’s Nest Trail and the Service Road to return to our starting point. This is mostly woodland trail hiking in the Blue Mountain Range and wearing orange may be appropriate. Lunch stop after the hike is optional.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Blue Marsh Church Road parking lot off Route 183.
TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393

Friday November 11, 2011 - Wernersville to Womelsdorf

GERRY & WILLIE will hike 6.5 miles from Wernersville to Womelsdorf while walking with the veterans to the Womelsdorf VFW. There will be stops along the way for refreshments and toilet facilities. Anyone walking with the veterans will be entitled to a free lunch at the end. This is a special Friday Event on Veteran’s Day.

MEET: 8:30 A.M. @ the Wernersville Memorial at the Fire Company in Wernersville.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with any questions.

Thursday November 10, 2011 - Shiloh Hills

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a ~ 4 mile hike in Shiloh Hills Park. This is part of the Spring Twp. Park system located in Berks County and is probably a new area for a lot of us. We will be using macadam trails within the park and sidewalks through the residential area. We will do a figure eight through the development and then the trails around the Shiloh Hills School & Environmental Education Center. This is a shorter hike in order to save energy for Friday’s hike. Will do a special equation, plus a birthday treat? Lunch after the hike is an option.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Bus. Rte. 222 (Lancaster Ave.) at former A C Moore & Giant parking lot next to Arby’s in Shillington.
TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if questions arise.

Thursday November 3, 2011 - St Anthony's Wilderness

MARGARET will lead a 6 mile hike in St. Anthony’s Wilderness off Gold Mine Road. See remnants of old mining activity. The leaves should be showing early color at this time. The Boxcar Rocks will be visited at the end for interested hikers. There will be an optional lunch stop at a nostalgic sixties diner near Pine Grove.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Bethel Library Rtes. I-78 & 501.
TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393