HERB has planned a 4-5 mile moderate fall hike on the AT in the Blue Mountains. There will also be a stop to visit the “Bloody Spring” where settlers died in an Indian raid. We will park in an AT parking lot, hike on the AT and return by a woods road. All hikers must have at least some florescent orange displayed. The hike leader will have extras for those without. We will follow all the required guidelines. There are some rocks and hills. Come out and experience the mountain in late fall. Lunch afterwards is an option.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Old Church Road parking lot of Blue Marsh off of Route 183 near Bernville.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb Van Horn 484-252-9493c with questions.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Thursday Nov 8, 2018 - Goldmine Road
GROVER will lead a hike on a trail beginning at the trail head along Goldmine Rd. in Dauphin County. Lunch is a possible option afterwards.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the parking lot of Blue Marsh on Old Church Rd. off Rte. 183 for carpooling.
TELEPHONE: Leader Grover 860-861-5681 with questions.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ the parking lot of Blue Marsh on Old Church Rd. off Rte. 183 for carpooling.
TELEPHONE: Leader Grover 860-861-5681 with questions.
Thursday Nov 1, 2018 - Oley
MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Weis Market, Route 73 and Friedensberg Rd in OLEY. From here there will be a short shuttle to the starting point.
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with questions
Monday, October 15, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018 - Hamburg
BEV will lead a 4 to 5 mile hike in HAMBURG, PA. We will be leaving the Hamburg Railroad Trailhead at Maple and 3rd Street at 10:00 A.M. The hike will be in the town of Hamburg and will include Jan’s Garden, Murals of Hamburg, cemetery, a tour of the inside of a century old church and more. We will see how the old stores had been closed, but the younger generation is investing in small businesses. The residences of Hamburg should be decorated for Autumn/Halloween. There is a moderate hill and the hike should be 4 to 5 miles.
MEET: 10:00 A.M., it’s also the leaving time, see above..
Directions: Take Rte. 61 North to Hamburg exit, turn left at the first street after the Dollar General Store, the parking lot is a block down in front of you.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c or 484 665-0196 with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M., it’s also the leaving time, see above..
Directions: Take Rte. 61 North to Hamburg exit, turn left at the first street after the Dollar General Store, the parking lot is a block down in front of you.
TELEPHONE: Hike Leader Bev 610 603 6876c or 484 665-0196 with questions.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018 - French Creek
HERB has mapped a 4-5 mile easy hike around the Pine Swamp Natural Area in the FCSP. We will walk on the little used Harmonyville Road, the Horse-Shoe Trail and park trails. The leaves may be in full color and falling. A nice view of Mt. Pleasure in fall colors should be visible. There are very few rocks and hills on this shuttle hike! Lunch after is optional.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the parking lot across from the French Creek State Park Office on Park Rd.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493 c with questions.
MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ the parking lot across from the French Creek State Park Office on Park Rd.
TELEPHONE: Leader Herb 484-252-9493 c with questions.
Thursday Oct 11, 2018 - Pulpit Rock
ED will lead the PULPIT ROCK LOOP HIKE - 5 Moderate miles. A classic hike on our favorite local mountain. We will see hills, rocks, and a great overlook. Optional lunch afterwards at C. J. Hummel's in Lenhartsville.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Rd. off Old Route 22 ( State Street in Hamburg ), about two miles east of Hamburg opposite St. Paul's Church.
DIRECTIONS: Rt. 61 north, exit to right onto 4th Street. At third traffic light turn right onto State St. ( Old Route 22 ). Proceed about two miles to Reservoir RD. on your left. Follow Reservoir RD. to parking area.
TELEPHONE: LEADER: Ed 610-921-3252 ecg8@Juno.com with questions.
MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Rd. off Old Route 22 ( State Street in Hamburg ), about two miles east of Hamburg opposite St. Paul's Church.
DIRECTIONS: Rt. 61 north, exit to right onto 4th Street. At third traffic light turn right onto State St. ( Old Route 22 ). Proceed about two miles to Reservoir RD. on your left. Follow Reservoir RD. to parking area.
TELEPHONE: LEADER: Ed 610-921-3252 ecg8@Juno.com with questions.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Thursday Oct 4, 2018 - New Hanover Township
LES will lead this 5 +mile shuttle hike exploring roads to the east of our New Hanover hike in August. A portion of this hike approaches Swamp Creek. We visit the location of the Goshenhoppen Folk Festival and the Henry Antes house built in 1736 by a prominent citizen of the era. Optionally, we will do another mile to visit the Bertolet Meeting House.
MEET #1: 9:40 A.M.: @ Weis Market on Route 73 in GILBERTSVILLE about a block east of Route 100.
MEET #2: 10:00 A.M. @ Bob Wayland Memorial Park, approximately 200 Fagleysville Rd, Perkiomenville
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with any questions.
MEET #1: 9:40 A.M.: @ Weis Market on Route 73 in GILBERTSVILLE about a block east of Route 100.
MEET #2: 10:00 A.M. @ Bob Wayland Memorial Park, approximately 200 Fagleysville Rd, Perkiomenville
TELEPHONE: Leader Les 610-323-1703 with any questions.
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