Thursday August 9, 2012 - Shoemakersville

GERRY & WILLIE will lead an easy loop hike of 5 miles. This hike is in Shoemakersville and vicinity. We will view the town sights including Gerry’s Perry High School, named after Admiral Perry from Erie, Pa., and soon to be demolished. This hike will be mostly on roads and sidewalks. Carry water, have sun protection and dress accordingly. A lunch option is planned afterwards.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market off Rte. 61 N in Leesport.

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

Thursday August 2, 2012 - Wyomissing Creek

KAY will lead a leisurely stroll of 5 – 6 miles in Wyomissing through the shaded streets and boulevards. Don’t be concerned about the heat because Wyomissing is known as the ‘Tree City”. Except for a few blocks that are sunny, the rest of the trek is rather shady. Perhaps we can hike to Wyomissing’s pedestrian bridge over the West Shore By-pass? This venture will depend on the weather and may be modified if necessary. The terrain is street and field walking, carry water and dress appropriately.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wyomissing Creek parking lot off Lancaster Ave. in Shillington. (Location is behind the WAWA near bus. rte. 222 and rte. 724.

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 if you have questions.

Thursday July 26, 2012 - Horseshoe Trail

HERB will lead a 5 to 6 mile hike on a section of the Horseshoe Trail along a shady and cool pathway. This hike will begin at French Creek State Park and end on old Route 82 near Geigertown. The hike requires a shuttle, so be cooperative in placing cars. Carry lots of water and bring insect repellant. We will use utmost caution when passing by a rifle range! As usual, the Horseshoe Trail has some hills, and after all, this is Pennsylvania. There is an optional lunch stop planned at the Windmill Restaurant afterwards.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Parking lot across from the French Creek Park Office on Park Road in French Creek State Park.

TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 or 484-252-9493 with questions

Thursday July 19, 2012 - Blue Marsh

KATHY & KAY will continue hiking the Blue Marsh Series. This being their fourth segment will total 5.5 miles and the trek will begin near mile marker 24 and continue to mile marker 19 on the main hiking trail. The quest will begin at Mt. Pleasant Road and continue to Route 183 near the 19 mile marker. The terrain is mostly through fields and wooded areas with a few small hills. Some muddy spots, so wear good hiking shoes.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. on the left side of Route 183 halfway between Sheidy Boat Ramp & North Heidelberg Road for an easy shuttle to Mt. Pleasant Road. For people who have the map of Blue Marsh the parking area is near mile marker 19 where we parked for the third Blue Marsh hike.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Reading go past Old Church Rd. on the left and continue about one mile past Sheidy Boat Ramp also on the left. Pull into very large parking area on left being careful of mud and bumps and Route 183 traffic when turning in. Should you get to North Heidelberg Rd., turn around because you went too far.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Bernville go past North Heidelberg Rd. and look for very large parking area on right. Pull in carefully due to mud and bumps.

TELEPHONE: Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610796-7602 with questions.

Thursday July 12, 2012 - Kaercher Creek Park

GERRY & WILLIE will lead a hike of ~5 miles in Kaercher Creek Park. This Berks County Park is located near Hamburg and we will hike around the State School, view the old cemetery, and hike on a section of the Schuylkill River Trail and finish by walking through the Kaercher Creek Park. Maybe we will find some still ripe berries, so bring your baggies along. This hike may be modified according to the weather. Lunch opt after the hike.

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

2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Kaercher Creek Park in the left parking lot. TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if you have questions.

Thursday July 5, 2012 - Horseshoe Trail Maintenance

MARK will lead a Horseshoe Trail Maintenance Walk-Thru. This takes place on the section of the trail that BCHC maintains periodically. Please bring any tools you may have for trimming and clearing trail, such as pruners, loppers, bow saws, sickles, 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. @ Dollar Store parking lot in the Kenhorst Shopping Plaza.
(The plaza is located at the intersection of Routes 724 and 625.)

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 if you have any questions.

Thursday June 28, 2012 - AT Trail Angels

ELLEN & HERB will be organizing an “A T Trail Magic” event to be held on the trail north of Leisure Lake. Our Club will be providing food and drinks to through hikers on the A T. Chef Grover has agreed to bring his grill to make hot dogs and burgers for everyone including the club members in attendance. If you decide to attend, please contact Ellen, who is the food planner. Let’s make a picnic of it! We will need lots of bottles of water and drinks, fresh fruit, home baked brownies and cookies. Ice chests for drinks will be provided. There will also be time for a 2-3 mile hike on the AT.

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

TELEPHONE: Ellen 610-775-2677 or Herb 610-286-6886 for info or questions.