Thursday Oct 3, 2019 - Wernersville

GERRY & WILLIE will lead “The Trail of Benches” hike of ~ 4 miles.
This is a walk through fields of grass, scenic roadways and some mountain views. We make a loop from St. John’s (Hain’s) Church, through the Jesuit Novitiate and Phoebe/Berks and return, a different way.
No main roads with traffic, with which to contend. We will see statues, cemeteries, and benches to rest.
(Bring your hand towel!). Working on getting permission to use the Church’s restrooms.
Optional lunch will be at the Red Plate Diner, if we finish the hike before 1:30 P.M.

MEET: 10: 00 A.M. @ parking lot of St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC Church, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville. (Go to top of hill to church on right, enter into lot and park away from the building).

TELEPHONE: Leaders Gerry or Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday Sep 26, 2019 - Landingville

BEV will lead the Landingville Marsh Trail which is a flat loop trail alongside the Schuylkill River that includes part of the John Bartram Trail and the foundation for the oldest transportation tunnel in the country. We will then use a little traveled road to the village of Landingville and return via the John Bartram trail. There are no restrooms along the trail. Optional lunch afterwards is to be determined.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Hamburg Walmart, off Route 61 north of Hamburg. Turn left at traffic light at the Wawa after Interstate 78. We should be at the trailhead at 10:00 A.M.
TRAIL HEAD DIRECTIONS: North on 61, West on 895 towards Auburn. Left on Hickory Dr. (at the Dollar General), bear left at first Y, left unto Tunnel Road (3rd left), Trail head on the right.

TELEPHONE: Leader Bev 610-385-1388 with questions.

Thursday Sep 19, 2019 - Warwick Park

HERB has a great idea for an early fall hike. Let's do a 4-5 mile walk at the Warwick County Park and look for fall wildflowers. We will start at the east end of the park, check out the French Creek Horse-Shoe Trail crossing and then walk on the shaded woods trail back and go through the wildflower meadows. There will be one easy stream crossing but, Les has "volunteered" to see all the ladies safely across. Lunch after is an option at St. Peter's Village.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. near the horse sheds at the Walmart near Elverson off of Route 23.

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: Leader Herb 484-252-9493c with questions.

Thursday Sep 12, 2019 - Covered Bridge Park (the 3rd try)

KAY & KATHY will lead COVERED BRIDGE PARK, ALLENTOWN Enjoy 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 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).
SECOND MEET AND DIRECTIONS: 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 questions.

Thursday Sep 5, 2019 - Cacoosing Park / Spring Valley

GERRY & WILLIE will lead 2 different hikes, 2 different areas, only 1 day. We will meet at Cacoosing Park, Sinking Spring and take the trails around the park and ball fields. (Job Johnnies available) Approximately 2 miles in this area. Then, we will travel to the shopping area off Broadcasting Road and park in the lot near 84 or 94 Commerce Drive. Here we will hike the macadam path all around the businesses at Spring Valley area. Approximately 1 ½ to 2 miles in this area. Both will be leisure hikes. Lunch options are Cloud Nine or Isaac’s afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Cacoosing Park located off State Hill Road, past Giant, traveling north and next to a quarry area.

TELEPHONE: Leaders Gerry & Willie 610-678-5245 with questions.

Thursday Aug 29, 2019 - Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

BEV says, let’s check out the Union Canal Tunnel in Lebanon and the newly opened section of the Lebanon Valley Rail to Trail. No hills for this hike; distance will be 5 to 6 miles, most of it in shade. Lunch afterwards at the Dutch Way Market in Myerstown.

MEET: @: Dutch Way Market on Rt 422 in Myerstown leaving at 9:30 A.M...Address: 649 East Lincoln Avenue Route 422 East, Myerstown, PA 17067. We should be at the Union Canal Tunnel Park at 10:00 A.M.

PARK DIRECTIONS: to Union Canal Tunnel Park: Take Rte. 422 West to Lebanon, Turn right at 25th St (in Lebanon) after the Lebanon Valley Mall, then proceed 0.9 miles through the traffic light and stone tunnel under the railroad tracks, and turn left into the parking lot at the intersection of 25th St. and Union Canal Drive.
ATTENTION GPS or Google Maps Users: Google Maps directions will take you to the NORTH SIDE of the Park. Please plug in the intersection of N. 25th St. and Union Canal Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046.

TELEPHONE: Hike leader: Bev, cell: 610 603-6876 with questions.

Thursday Aug 22, 2019 - Bartram Trail

EUGENIA V. will lead a hike of approx. 5 miles on the Bartram Trail. This is an in and out hike starting at the Bartram Trailhead and heading towards Hamburg. There will be a short connect on a busy road and a small hill. Lunch option afterwards to be determined.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Bartram Trailhead
DIRECTION: Take Rte. 222 N to 61 N. Turn right at TL onto Jetson Drive then right onto Industrial Drive. Left onto Kernsville Dam Road to the Trailhead.

TELEPHONE: Leader Eugenia’s cell: 484-557-7854 with questions.