KAY & KATHY will take you on a 4.5 mile hike from one covered bridge to another alongside beautiful Jordan Creek. It will be a 38 mile drive to entrance of park. There are both shady and wide open spaces, so plan to dress appropriately for weather. Hike will be fairly level walking on park trails and roads.
FIRST MEET: 9:00 A.M. behind McDonald’s 5th St Highway (across from Wal-Mart).
DIRECTIONS AND SECOND MEET: CLOSEST GPS: 2465 Wehr Mill Road, Allentown, PA. We will park in main parking lot. Take 222 north and get on route 22 east. Next take route 309 north about 2.5 miles. Right turn exit at Lime Kiln Road (there is a traffic light). Drive .6 mile and turn right onto Wehr Mill Road. Cross the covered bridge and turn left into the parking lot. Please call and let one of the leaders know if planning to meet at the second meeting place.
TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 or Kathy 610-603-9461 with any other questions.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Friday, April 12, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019 - Hibernia Park
HERB has rescheduled the 4-5 mile hike at Hibernia County Park. We will walk in the western part of the park, going through the camping area and visiting the remains of the old iron works. We will pass the historic mansion and walk along the Brandywine Creek. There are some hills and rocks! Lunch afterwards is an option.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Dollar Store parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant in Morgantown off Route 10 S. or at the Fiddler's Field parking lot at the park.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb with questions at 484-252-9493c
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the Dollar Store parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant in Morgantown off Route 10 S. or at the Fiddler's Field parking lot at the park.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb with questions at 484-252-9493c
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Thursday May 9, 2019 - Neversink
LES will lead a 5.5 mile loop hike around the eastern end of Neversink Mountain. We begin with a steep climb, then descend into the glen before another climb to one of the mountain overlooks. Our return is via the north side of the mountain and McElvain's pavilion. Expect numerous hills.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov's East, in the front corner of the parking lot next to the 422 bypass for a shuttle to the starting point.
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov's East, in the front corner of the parking lot next to the 422 bypass for a shuttle to the starting point.
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions.
Thursday May 2, 2019 - French Creek
GROVER (DICK) will lead a 5+ miles hike in French Creek State Park.......
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shed Rd. parking lot; will reposition some cars to Hopewell parking lot.. Lunch afterwards at the Exeter Diner is optional.
TELEPHONE: Leader Grover “Dick” Long 860-861-5681 with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shed Rd. parking lot; will reposition some cars to Hopewell parking lot.. Lunch afterwards at the Exeter Diner is optional.
TELEPHONE: Leader Grover “Dick” Long 860-861-5681 with questions.
Thursday Apr 25, 2019 - Bernville
GERRY will lead a 4.5 mile BERNVILLE TOWN & AREA HIKE. We will hike around the dam breast, thru the parks and along streets and sidewalks with a few small hills. If the group wants more, we could explore the cemetery or drive to the Rentschler Arboretum for some trail walking.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Frieden’s Church in Bernville.
DIRECTIONS: Take 183 north thru Bernville to church on right, turn right and cross Main St. to other church (Frieden’s), park in the lot to far left (Washington St.).
TELEPHONE: Leader Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Frieden’s Church in Bernville.
DIRECTIONS: Take 183 north thru Bernville to church on right, turn right and cross Main St. to other church (Frieden’s), park in the lot to far left (Washington St.).
TELEPHONE: Leader Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019 - Memorial Lake (Indiantown Gap)
BEV will lead a 4 to 5 mile hike around Memorial Lake State Park. We will do most of the trails and a little used road to circle the lake. The trail may be muddy at spots.
MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Old Church Rd. parking lot. We will depart from the Old Church Road Parking lot at Blue Marsh (off Rte.183) at 9:30 A.M SHARP, arriving at the Middle Road Parking lot at Memorial Lake approx.10:00 A.M.
DIRECTIONS TO PARK: Take I78 to South I81, exit 85, north on PA 934 to left on Asher Miner Road (at restaurant/gas station) first left on Boundary Road. There will be a sign for Middle Road on the left. Lunch at Esther's in Fredericksburg afterwards.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610-603-6876c or 484-665-0196 with questions.
MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Old Church Rd. parking lot. We will depart from the Old Church Road Parking lot at Blue Marsh (off Rte.183) at 9:30 A.M SHARP, arriving at the Middle Road Parking lot at Memorial Lake approx.10:00 A.M.
DIRECTIONS TO PARK: Take I78 to South I81, exit 85, north on PA 934 to left on Asher Miner Road (at restaurant/gas station) first left on Boundary Road. There will be a sign for Middle Road on the left. Lunch at Esther's in Fredericksburg afterwards.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610-603-6876c or 484-665-0196 with questions.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019 - Furnace Hills (Ephrata)
HERB has planned a 4-5 mile circle hike in the Furnace Hills Area., We will walk into the former BSA area and explore various woodland trails. We will visit the Eagle Rock overlook search for early spring wildflowers and enjoy the many small streams filled with spring rains. This area has just been opened to hikers by the Natural Lands Trust. Please wear some florescent orange. There are some rocks and hills. Lunch after is an option.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the South end of the Walmart parking lot in Ephrata off of Rt. 322 or at the Furnace Hills Pumping Station Trailhead off of Rt. 322.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493 with questions.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ the South end of the Walmart parking lot in Ephrata off of Rt. 322 or at the Furnace Hills Pumping Station Trailhead off of Rt. 322.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493 with questions.
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