MEET: 10:00 AM @ Hopewell boat launch.
TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 with questions or if weather looks iffy.
MEET 1: 9:30 AM @ Dutch Way in Myerstown, 649 E Lincoln Ave, Route 422 East, Myerstown, PA 17067-2218
MEET 2: 10:00 A.M. @ Stoever’s Dam Nature Barn. Directions: 422 W into Lebanon, Becomes E Cumberland Street. Right on 8th Avenue (where the street becomes one way; after a shopping strip with JBT) Left on Miller Street (after New Testament Fellowship Church). Nature Barn will be on left; Look for sign for Stoever’s Dam and park at the nature barn immediately on the right.
Optional Lunch at the Dutch Way
TELEPHONE: Leader Bev 484 665-0196 or 610 603 6876c the day of the hike.
LES will lead a 4 to 4.5 mile hike in the Birdsboro watershed. On this first day of autumn, we will hike the road, then up to and circle the fir tree lined reservoir. Next on the agenda is a walk to the rock climbing wall. Return will be in the woods on the opposite side of Hay Creek. For those interested in more walking, an extra leg can be added to loop around the second reservoir.
MEET: 10:00 AM @ Hay Creek Rd (former Route 82) across from the former White Bear Inn south of Birdsboro.
DIRECTIONS: From the traffic light in Gibraltar at the Turkey Hill, travel east on Route 724 1.2 miles. Take the first right turn at the sign for Hillcrest Hall Bingo, cross railroad tracks, turn left on Old River Rd, then almost immediately right onto Rock Hollow Rd. Drive 2.8 miles on Rock Hollow, cross Cocalico Rd, then drive another 1.1 miles to the first stop sign at Hay Creek Rd. Turn left and drive .7 miles to the parking area. This is approximately .1 mile past 2 Elk Trail Lane.
TELEPHONE: Les 610-850-1855 with questions.
BEV has planned to lead an easy to moderate 4–5-mile hike at Leaser Lake in Jacksonville, Lehigh County, starting at the North Parking Lot. There will be some moderate hills and some rocks. Bridges are now open over the dam and stream. Recommend water and hat since some of the trail is through meadowland. Lunch is optional afterwards at C.J. Hummel's in Lenhartsville.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. at Redner’s in Hamburg, for those not familiar with the location
Or 9:30 AM at the North Parking Lot; turn left after Jacksonville
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c with question
LES will lead a 4 mile hike on the Neversink South trail above the Schuylkill River. We will hike from the Klapperthal glen to South 9th St, then turn around and return on the same route. This is a relatively flat hike with views looking out over the river.
MEET: 9:45 AM @ Boscov's East. Meet in the front parking lot away from the store near Route 422. There will be a 2 mile shuttle to the starting point.
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-850-1855 with questions.
KAY leads a hike on a new section of the Schuylkill River Trail. Enjoy a nice summer 3+ mile walk from Towpath Park to Frick’s Lock and return. There are both sunny and shady areas along the trail, so dress prepared for the weather. Rest rooms are found at each end of the hike. Please bring a lunch to enjoy in the shady grove at Towpath Park after the hike.
MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Boscov’s East to carpool or
2nd MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Towpath Park, 1675 New Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19465.
DIRECTIONS: from route 422, take Kenilworth exit and make left turn onto route 724 east. Drive approximately .8 mile and look for brown colored Towpath Park sign on left. In the Park, we will meet at 1st parking lot on right.
TELEPHONE: Leader Kay 610-796-7602 if weather looks iffy or with any questions
EUGENIA will lead a very easy in/out hike of approx. 4 miles in Blue Marsh.
MEET: 9:30 AM at Old Church Rd off route 183.
TELEPHONE: Eugenia 484-557-7854 with questions.
