HERB has mapped a 4-5 miles moderate hike at Blue Marsh Lake. We will start from the parking lot near the Stilling Basin, walk on the Tulpehocken Towpath, stopping at a museum and ending at the restored locks. We will then return to our parked cars. (Hint: Since it is Valentine's Day the hike leader would not refuse any Valentines!) Lunch afterwards is an option.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the first parking lot on the Stilling Basin Road off of Palisade Road.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Thursday Feb 7, 2019 - Blue Marsh
LES will lead a 5.5 mile hike from the Spring Creek parking lot at Blue Marsh. The first 3 miles will follow the main Blue Marsh trail. The return is via Highland and Landis Roads. Snow or ice cancels.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the Spring Creek trailhead on Brownsville Rd, 2.9 miles west of State Hill Rd. (Ganleys). GPS: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the Spring Creek trailhead on Brownsville Rd, 2.9 miles west of State Hill Rd. (Ganleys). GPS: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
Thursday Jan 31, 2019 - Hamburg
BEV will lead a 4 mile shuttle hike on roads and sidewalks from Five Locks in Perry Township to the Hamburg playground. There will be hills; both up and down, of course.
MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ the Hamburg playground parking lot where we will fill cars/SUVs and travel to the Five Locks area. Deep snow or rain will cancel this hike.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c or 484 665-0196 with questions.
MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ the Hamburg playground parking lot where we will fill cars/SUVs and travel to the Five Locks area. Deep snow or rain will cancel this hike.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c or 484 665-0196 with questions.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019 - Union Canal
ELAYNE will lead an approx. 4 to 5 miles hike on the Union Canal Towpath trail through Grings Mill to Reading, in and out. Lunch afterwards is optional. Severe weather will cancel this hike,
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, (off Rt. 183 near St. Joe's Hospital, red covered bridge, large parking lot).
TELEPHONE: Leader Elayne 610- 401-3677 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, (off Rt. 183 near St. Joe's Hospital, red covered bridge, large parking lot).
TELEPHONE: Leader Elayne 610- 401-3677 with questions.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019 - Blue Marsh
KAY will lead an approx. 6 mile hike in the Blue Marsh Lake area. We will begin at Spring Creek and hike Multi-use Trail to Peacock Road. It will be an in/out hike. A few ups and downs. Hike as far as you wish and turn around or go all the way to Peacock Road. Approximately 6 miles. Hike will cross Spring Creek and follow lake shore for a while. Dress appropriately for weather. Trail may become muddy, if rainy. Call if weather is iffy.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Spring Creek Parking Lot off Brownsville Road. Approximate GPS address: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville, PA.
TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Spring Creek Parking Lot off Brownsville Road. Approximate GPS address: 1183 Brownsville Road, Wernersville, PA.
TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Thursday Jan 10, 2019 - Honey Brook
HERB has mapped out a moderate 4-5 mile walk in the Honey Brook/ Lancaster County area. We will walk past Amish farms, old mills and historic homes. There are good views of the Welsh Mountains in the distance. A stop at a cheese factory and country store is planned. Lunch afterwards will be at Wimpy and Dee's as an option.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Dollar Store off Route 10 across from the Windmill Rest., Morgantown.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Dollar Store off Route 10 across from the Windmill Rest., Morgantown.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Thursday Jan 3, 2019 - Pottstown / Hill School
DONNA has arranged a 4-5 mile Hill School Performing Arts Center student/alumni led campus guided tour, plus guided walk to the fields & through the neighborhood. Heavy rain/snow or ice cancels this event. Lunch afterwards at Brookside Family Restaurant, Pottstown.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hill School Performing Arts center parking lot by statue, 760 Beech Street, Pottstown
DIRECTIONS to 760 Beech St:
1. From Reading, eastbound on either Route 724 or Route 422, take Route 100 North
2. On Route 100, turn right at the first traffic light (King St). CAREFUL. There are 2 right turns here, the first is for Route 422 Business and Stowe. You want the second right turn for Route 663 North.
3. At the first traffic light (Manatawny St), turn left.
4. After 3 blocks, turn right onto Beech St. Again, CAREFUL, you do not see this turn until you are on it.
5. Take Beech St through town to 760 Beech.
TELEPHONE: Leader Donna Meloy 610-385-6862, Cell 484-797-4234 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hill School Performing Arts center parking lot by statue, 760 Beech Street, Pottstown
DIRECTIONS to 760 Beech St:
1. From Reading, eastbound on either Route 724 or Route 422, take Route 100 North
2. On Route 100, turn right at the first traffic light (King St). CAREFUL. There are 2 right turns here, the first is for Route 422 Business and Stowe. You want the second right turn for Route 663 North.
3. At the first traffic light (Manatawny St), turn left.
4. After 3 blocks, turn right onto Beech St. Again, CAREFUL, you do not see this turn until you are on it.
5. Take Beech St through town to 760 Beech.
TELEPHONE: Leader Donna Meloy 610-385-6862, Cell 484-797-4234 with questions.
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