Thursday July 16, 2015 - Six Penny

HERB has planned a 5-6 mile hike in the Six Penny area of French Creek State Park. We will head into the cooler, deep woods and visit this abandoned park that once was a swimming area filled with picnic tables, and pavilions. Everything is now gone but the memories of those who once visited here! There will be some hills and rocks, but we are hikers. Lunch after is optional

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the parking lot of Scott's Run Lake.

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

Thursday July 9, 2015 - Shillington Park

ANNELIES & RUDY will lead a hike in Shillington Park. We are hoping to make it a 4 or maybe 5 mile hike within the park and surroundings. We will try again, not to get lost, There are hills, of course, so wear good shoes, carry enough water, insect repellant, hats, etc. etc,

MEET: 9:.00 A.M. @ the parking lot of the Kenhorst pool in Shillington off Route 724. Make a left where there are tennis courts.

TELEPHONE: Annelies or Rudy at 610-777-4223 with questions.

Thursday July 2, 2015 - Mt Gretna

MIKE will lead a 6 to 7 mile hike in The Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick in Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Pa. Bring water and personal snacks. There will be hills and stones to contend with; however; this is a nice wooded trail hike. There are several places in the area for a lunch stop later.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boyer's Market, Rtes. 422 and 419 in Womelsdorf where we can carpool to Governor Dick Park Headquarters on Pinch Road.

TELEPHONE: Mike at 717-949-2056 with questions.

Thursday June 25, 2015 - Trail Magic

ELLEN & HERB have planned to do a “Trail-Magic” event on the AT north of Reading. It will be a picnic for the Through Hikers and the Wanderers. Also, a 5-6 mile AT hike is an option for the Wanderers. The event will be held rain or shine. Contact Herb for location information.

TELEPHONE: Ellen at 610-775-2677 to coordinate the food and drinks for the picnic. Call Herb 610-286-6886 with other questions.

Thursday June 18, 2015 - Reading

KAY will lead a hike from the Reading Public Museum via the new 3rd and Spruce Trail to 5th and Penn Streets. Come to see the Farmer’s Market and Mike Faust, of WEEU Feedback fame, broadcasting live radio from this location. There will also be a rest stop at the Goggleworks. Total distance is 5 miles.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ The Reading Public Museum parking area.

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 with any questions.

Thursday June 11, 2015 - Horseshoe Trail Cleanup

MARK is coordinating a Horseshoe Trail Clean-up. This event occurs on the section of the trail that BCHC periodically maintains, being from Knauers to Adamstown. Trail maintenance is an opportunity to give back to the community and is greatly appreciated. So, come with a smile and a sense of humor and don’t forget to bring the usual tools and work gloves. Carry water and a snack, if desired, but a lunch stop afterwards is a good possibility.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Kenhorst Shopping Plaza, Rtes. 724 & 625 in the lot in front of Dairy Queen.

TELEPHONE: Mark’s cell 484-824-2740 if any questions.

Thursday June 4, 2015 - Laurel Locks

LES will lead a 6 to 6.5 mile hike through and around the historic and scenic Laurel Locks Farm near Pottstown. This hike is fairly flat, but has some hills.

MEET: 9:30 Coventry Mall, close to Route 724, opposite the entrance to Boscov's.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 with questions.