Thursday Feb 28, 2019 - Oley Roads

LES will lead an Oley road hike of close to 5 miles. The hike takes us through land originally inhabited by the Bertolets, Knabbs, and de Bennevilles among others. There will be many stone homes and barns to view along the way. Snow or ice cancels.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Boscov's East, front corner of parking lot, next to Route 422. We will shuttle to the starting point where parking is limited.

TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.

Thursday Feb 21, 2019 - CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER

Hibernia County Park closed due to weather. Herb has changed the hike plan and time. We will meet the group in Gibraltar across from Turkey Hill on Route 724 at 10 AM. He has a 4 to 5 mile hike plan

HERB has planned a 4-5 miles easy to moderate walk at Hibernia County Park. Depending on the weather, we will walk on the west side of the park, through the camping area and stop at the visitor center. We will visit the site of the old iron furnace and the dam on the river. Lunch afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the Dollar Store across from the Windmill Restaurant on Route 10 South in Morgantown.

TELEPHONE: Hike leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.

Thursday Feb 14, 2019 - Blue Marsh

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 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.

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.

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.

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.