Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Blue Marsh

KATHY & KAY “The Dynamic Duo” will lead us on the second hike in the Blue Marsh series. This trek of 6.5 miles will begin at mile marker 5 and continue past mile marker 11 to Peacock Road parking lot. We will travel Highland Road one last time to shuttle to our starting point. This will be the worst shuttle of the series, so we ask everyone to be patient. The terrain involves a few small hills, mostly through woodland. Some areas may be muddy, especially along creek banks. There will be nice views of the lake and some historic buildings along the way. Please wear orange as there may be hunters on the trails and note that heavy snow or ice will cancel this event.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ State Hill Boat Launch scenic overlook on Brownsville Road. Don’t drive down to the lake, stay up and enjoy the view until all arrive.

TELEPHONE: Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610-796-7602 if questions arise.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Coventry Woods

Note Edna's excitement about walking the Love Valley Trail.

MARGARET will lead a loop hike of 5 miles in Coventry Woods. This is forested trails in the Hopewell Big Woods in Chester County and future plans may connect this tract to French Creek State Park. View the remnants of Camp Fernbrook and old charcoal hearths. Expect lots of ups and downs and wet spots on these wide, well maintained trails.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Exeter Walmart parking lot near the Garden Center.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393

Thursday February 23, 2012 - Neversink Mountain

CLYDE will hike on the ORANGE LOOP in the NEVERSINK MOUNTAIN trail system. Combining several trails it will be a 4 to 5 mile hike around the perimeter of the mountain. There are some tough hills to negotiate. Wear orange in case there are hunters in the area. See map of trails at: http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Forest Hill Cemetery, near the pool. The cemetery is located off West Neversink Road.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281.

Thursday February 16, 2012 - Schuylkill Canal Towpath

AL will lead a ~ 4 (or 6 mile hike depending on the weather and wishes of the group) on the old SCHUYLKILL CANAL TOW PATH and in the adjacent game lands in Port Clinton, Schuylkill County. This is mostly woodland trail walking with some roads and hills. Hope to see some ice on the cliffs. There is an old cemetery to explore on our descent into the village. WEAR ORANGE and good hiking boots. Lunch is optional afterwards.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market in Leesport off Rte. 61 N.

2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Port Clinton Playground at end of Pine St. in Port Clinton.

TELEPHONE: Al 610-929-9694 or day of event 610-223-9806.

Thursday February 9, 2012 - Crow's Nest

CLYDE will lead a two and a half hour hike (~ 5 miles) in the Crow’s Nest Nature Preserve. Hike on woodland trails and open fields. Wearing orange blaze may be appropriate. See map of trails at: http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com Lunch after the hike is optional and a place to eat will be determined by interested hikers.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Peirsol Road parking lot east of Hopewell Furnace on Route 345.

TELEPHONE: 610-913-0284 or cell 610-413-6281 (day of the event) please call if weather is questionable.

Thursday February 2, 2012 - Schuylkill River Trail

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a 5 mile hike on the Schuylkill River Trail. This is more of this trail to add to your records. The first mile will be along a “pot holed” road above the Schuylkill River and by the orchards. Then, we will do all road walking with about a mile of it being more gravel than macadam. Suggest you wear orange, since it is along the road and at places there is no shoulder. This will be a shuttle hike and requires cooperation. Lunch is optional afterwards at Hoss’s Restaurant in Leesport.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Rte. 61 N in Cross Keys behind the Boy Scout bldg. in lot at Cross Keys Center Campus.

TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday January 26, 2012 - French Creek Six Penny Trail

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile loop hike in FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK on the orange blazed SIX PENNEY TRAIL. In the area that was once a fresh water swimming lake, Clyde will be using a “GPSr” (Global Positioning Satellite receiver) along with a brochure issued by the park. The purpose is to locate and identify some of the remaining structures from the time when this section of French Creek S. P. was in full swing. (This is not to be confused with Geocaching!). See map of trails at: http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Parking area along Geigertown Road close to the Gun Club.

NOTE: Wear Orange as there may still be hunters in the area.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281 with questions.