Thursday May 1, 2014 - Coventry Woods & Woody's Woods

LES will lead a Coventry Woods and Woody's Woods hike of 6.5 miles. This hike begins in North Coventry Township’s Coventry Woods. Leaving Coventry Woods, we enter South Coventry Township’s Woody's Woods. Woody's Woods is a smaller park that is just being developed and contains the highest point in Chester County. We will hike about 3 miles here covering most of the available trails. On our return to Coventry Woods we will take an alternate route back to our starting point. There will be a small amount of road walking. While we will miss Coventry Woods worst hills, the Woody's Woods hill will more than compensate for this loss.

1st MEET: 9:30 AM Main lot at Coventry Woods
DIRECTIONS 1: Take Rte. 724 east from Birdsboro. About three quarters of a mile past River Bridge Rd. (The road/bridge leading to Douglassville where a detour currently exists; you cannot cross from Rte. 422 to Rte. 724 at Douglassville at this time), turn right onto Unionville Rd. All Type Fence is located at the intersection of Rte. 724 & Unionville Rd. Follow Unionville Rd. 2.1 miles past Temple Church and Shenkel Church. Turn right at St. Peter’s Rd., and then after about half a mile turn left into Coventry Woods (Fernbrook Lane is to the right). Parking is just over the crest of the hill.
DIRECTIONS 2: From Route 23, take St Peter's Rd through St Peter's Village and continue for about 4 more miles on St Peter's Rd. When you see Fernbrook Lane to the left, make a right turn into Coventry Woods.

STARTING LOCATION: 9:50AM Coventry Woods Chestnut Hill parking - we will drive/carpool from our first meeting location about 1 mile to our starting point, or you can meet us here

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday April 24, 2014 - Shartlesville Roads

ANN will lead a 5 – 6 mile hike in northern Berks County. This will be mostly road walking in the foothills of the Blue Mountain. Dress accordingly for the weather and wear good shoes. You may want to wear orange to alert motorists. Meet leader at 2nd meet point.

1st MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Redner’s Leesport Market parking lot off Rte. 61 N. This is to carpool if desired or go directly to 2nd meet and leader will be there.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the west end of parking lot of Blue Mt. Family Restaurant.

TELEPHONE: Ann 610-488-6378 with any questions.

Thursday April 17, 2014 - French Creek

HERB has planned a 5 to 6 mile wildflower walk at Baptism Creek Natural Area near Hopewell Furnace. Come out to see this well known nature lover’s paradise in the beauty of early spring. All the snow fed springs will be running. This is a moderate hike walked at a moderate pace with some ups and downs!

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shed Road Parking Lot off Rte. 345 near Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center.

TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 with questions.

Thursday April 10, 2014 - Exeter River Trail

KAY will lead the Exeter Scenic River Trail of 5 miles. We will start at Gibraltar Road and possibly hike as far as the tunnel or Forest Hills Cemetery and back. Or we could hike thru Forest Hills and road walk back to the trail. We can decide whichever when we get there. Expect to see many wildflowers in bloom this time of year. Dress for wet conditions, if it rains before hike.

MEET: 10:00 AM in the parking lot along Gibraltar Road in Exeter Township.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Shillington on route 724, turn left onto Gibraltar Road at traffic light by Turkey Hill. Lot will be on left after crossing the Schuylkill River. Coming from route 422, turn onto W 47th Street and continue as it becomes Gibraltar Road. Parking will be on right immediately after you drive under the railroad culvert.

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

Thursday April 3, 2014 - Robesonia

MARK will lead a hike at Robesonia on the Furnace Creek Trails. This hike of ~ 4 miles is on various terrains with hills and unusual, new trails. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Conrad Weiser High Schools’ furthermost west parking lot off Route 422 west.

TELEPHONE: Mark 610-589-5575 with questions.

Thursday March 27, 2014 - Springton Manor

RANDY will lead the Springton Manor Farm hike around birthing time. Hopefully, we will see some newly born animals. We will hike 4 to 5 miles on trails or roads depending on the weather, snow and/or ice. Carry water, snacks if desired, poles and dress for the weather.

1st MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Dollar Store lot across from the Windmill Restaurant at Routes 23 and 10 in Morgantown.
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Springton Manor lower parking lot.

TELEPHONE: Randy 610-273-9160 with questions.

Thursday March 20, 2014 - Lancaster County

HERB has planned a 5-6 mile walk in Lancaster County. This will be a road walk due to the uncertainty of the weather. We will meander on little traveled back country roads passing many Amish farmsteads and will also stop and visit the new September Cheese Farm shop. We will learn a bit of history of the Welsh Mts. and the roving bands of robbers who once lived there!

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Dollar Store lot across from the Windmill Restaurant at Routes 23 & 10 in Morgantown.

TELEPHONE: Herb at 610-286-6886 with questions.