Thursday November 15, 2012 - Middle Creek

MARK will lead a moderate 4 to 5 mile loop hike on various trails in the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Expect to be meandering in mud or snow with barren trees. Extreme weather would cancel this event. There is an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Visitor’s Center in Middle Creek.

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday November 8, 2012 - Leesport

“YOU” will lead a hike not to exceed 6 miles, somewhere in the vicinity.
“YOU” will be chosen by the attending group’s unanimous decision.
Then, the chosen leader will determine the trails in the area to be hiked and the approximate miles. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes and carry water. An optional lunch location after hiking will be determined by the “majority rules system”.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N in Leesport.

TELEPHONE: Al Napoletano at 610-929-9694 with questions.

Thursday November 1, 2012 - Shoemakersville / Leesport

GERRY & WILLIE will lead the Schuylkill River Trail Hike. We will hike from Shoemakersville to Leesport, a five and a half mile road walk. This is another section of this trail for you, if you are trying to complete the entire trail, and if not, just come out and enjoy the walk. Dress in layers, wear good walking shoes and be sure to wear orange blaze to be readily seen by motorists. As usual, we will have an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off rte. 61N in Leesport to arrange a shuttle to Shoemakersville.

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

Thursday October 25, 2012 - French Creek

HERB will lead a 5-6 mile hike south of Hopewell Furnace. This moderate loop hike in the area of Baptism Creek will start from the parking lot of an abandoned church building. Then, follow the ever trickling Baptism Creek and pass some historic sites. Fall should be upon us by this time and the leaves should be showing color. We may also see fall wild flowers and butterflies, as well. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time to prepare for a prompt departure. An optional lunch stop will follow for anyone interested in dining.

MEET & DEPART: 9:30 A.M. from the Hopewell Furnace Visitor’s Center parking lot off Route 345.

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

Thursday October 18, 2011 - Hamburg Reservoir

MARGARET will lead the Hamburg Reservoir Hike of ~7 miles. This hike will begin on the east side of the reservoir, continue onto the red blazed trail while bypassing Pulpit Rock and then following the Appalachian Trail to the Pinnacle. After viewing the changing foliage, we will return via the blue blazed trail on the western side of the reservoir. This is moderate to somewhat challenging woodland walking. Dress accordingly, wear sturdy shoes, orange blaze and carry water.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Route 61 N.

TELEPHONE: Margaret 610-779-8393 with questions.

Thursday October 11, 2012 - Robesonia/Womelsdorf

GERRY & WILLIE will lead Robesonia to Womelsdorf and back, a loop hike of 6 miles, three fourth being on roads. We will hike the north side of route 422 with hills, views and sun. We will return on the south side with shade, park and level walking. There will be a midway stop at Conrad Weiser Park. Dress in layers; wear good walking shoes and orange blaze, if you wish. A lunch stop at the Heidelberg Restaurant afterwards is planned.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Robesonia Playground, one block off rte. 422W. South side, along Ruth Ave. (look for signs to library).

TELEPHONE: Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 if questions arise.

Thursday October 4, 2012 - Antietam Lake

LES will lead a 6 mile loop hike beginning at Antietam Lake. Then, via a number of trails generally crossing or paralleling the red blazed trail, proceed to the Mt. Penn Fire Tower. The return trip will follow some of the Ferndale Trail while passing Kuechler’s Roost and two other stone cellars. Mostly moderate woodland walking; dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes and carry water. There will be an optional lunch stop after the hike.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Angora Road parking lot, next to Antietam Lake.

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