5 miles
This will be a shuttle hike with woods, a small stream, small hills (we will take small steps through and over them), and the trail. Bring water, wear boots, and WEAR ORANGE
Meeting place: 10:00 am at intersections of route 10, Buckhollow and Alleghenyville Roads, past the Plowville Church, and across from the school bus lot. Park on left side of road.
For further directions or information, contact: 484-948-0625
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Election Day - Veteran's Day Hike - Saturday November 8, 2008
approx 6 miles
Start at City Park and stop to visit the Veteran's Memorial Area. Then proceed to Pendora Park, Mineral Spring, Egelman's Dam, and on to the Pagoda. It will be a combination of road walking and woodlands seeing our city parks this "historical" week.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at City Park parking lot (site of the old jail!) below the band shell, next to the white building and across from the basketball courts.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-375-3358
Start at City Park and stop to visit the Veteran's Memorial Area. Then proceed to Pendora Park, Mineral Spring, Egelman's Dam, and on to the Pagoda. It will be a combination of road walking and woodlands seeing our city parks this "historical" week.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at City Park parking lot (site of the old jail!) below the band shell, next to the white building and across from the basketball courts.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-375-3358
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Club Member Halloweenie Hike - Saturday November 1, 2008
approx. 4 miles
Club members will hike with Linda W. and Lynn B. in French Creek State Park followed by a weenie roast led by Doris H. and Linda R. Halloween games will be provided by "Gamer Kathy" at the Yurts.
Anyone wishing to attend the doggie roast/party is asked to bring a chair, flashlight, own beverage, and a food dish to share with everyone. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES are optional.
Meeting place: 2:00 pm at French Creek State Park overflow parking for campground. (on right past contact booth)
For further directions and information, contact: 610-670-4629 or 610-921-3252
Club members will hike with Linda W. and Lynn B. in French Creek State Park followed by a weenie roast led by Doris H. and Linda R. Halloween games will be provided by "Gamer Kathy" at the Yurts.
Anyone wishing to attend the doggie roast/party is asked to bring a chair, flashlight, own beverage, and a food dish to share with everyone. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES are optional.
Meeting place: 2:00 pm at French Creek State Park overflow parking for campground. (on right past contact booth)
For further directions and information, contact: 610-670-4629 or 610-921-3252
Monday, October 13, 2008
Lancaster County Road Hike - Saturday October 25. 2008
5 to 7 miles
Length of this hike depends on the weather. Road hike with a wide shoulder. Small hills, nice fall scenery, trees and farmland...maybe some horse and buggies???
Meeting place: 10:00 am at St John's Worship Center lot along New Holland Road on route 625, south of Bowmansville
For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-7453
Length of this hike depends on the weather. Road hike with a wide shoulder. Small hills, nice fall scenery, trees and farmland...maybe some horse and buggies???
Meeting place: 10:00 am at St John's Worship Center lot along New Holland Road on route 625, south of Bowmansville
For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-7453
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Fairmount Park and Laurel Hill Cemetery - Saturday October 18, 2008
4 miles
View the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek into the Schuykill River followed by an approximate 4 mile circle hike in Fairmount Park on both sides of the Schuykill River. End with a tour of historical Laurel Hill Cemetery. This cemetery was the inspiration which led to the design and layout of our local Charles Evans Cemetery.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at Boscov's East (east end of lot) on Business route 422 East in Exeter Township
For further information or directions contact: 610-374-2394 or 610-929-9694
View the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek into the Schuykill River followed by an approximate 4 mile circle hike in Fairmount Park on both sides of the Schuykill River. End with a tour of historical Laurel Hill Cemetery. This cemetery was the inspiration which led to the design and layout of our local Charles Evans Cemetery.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at Boscov's East (east end of lot) on Business route 422 East in Exeter Township
For further information or directions contact: 610-374-2394 or 610-929-9694
Thursday, October 2, 2008
South Hills Park and Lebanon VA Hospital - Saturday October 11, 2008
4+ miles
Hike with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club. Members to explore a new area to most. On macadam trails, some paths through woods, sidewalk and gravel in the Lebanon area. Leisure hike through the and viewing the VA Hospital. Restrooms available. This will be a late afternoon hike, then we will go out for dinner. After dinner, we will follow Route 72 North to the Union Canal Tunnel Park where we may hike a bit. (Bring a flashlight.) Then we will take a full-moon boat ride through the canal and tunnel. This is the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the U.S.
1st Meeting place: 3:30 pm at Boyer's IGA at Routes 422 and 419 in Womelsdorf
2nd Meeting place: 4:00 pm at South Hills parking lot along Lincoln Ave. in Lebanon
NOTE: Dinner is at your own expense with the leader's dinner choice at the Golden Corral (all you can eat salad bar) or your alternate choices of a pizza place, Ruby Tuesday's, and Friendly's
Cost of boat ride: $6.00 per person or $3.00 under 18 years or student
For further directions or information: 610-678-5245
Hike with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club. Members to explore a new area to most. On macadam trails, some paths through woods, sidewalk and gravel in the Lebanon area. Leisure hike through the and viewing the VA Hospital. Restrooms available. This will be a late afternoon hike, then we will go out for dinner. After dinner, we will follow Route 72 North to the Union Canal Tunnel Park where we may hike a bit. (Bring a flashlight.) Then we will take a full-moon boat ride through the canal and tunnel. This is the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the U.S.
1st Meeting place: 3:30 pm at Boyer's IGA at Routes 422 and 419 in Womelsdorf
2nd Meeting place: 4:00 pm at South Hills parking lot along Lincoln Ave. in Lebanon
NOTE: Dinner is at your own expense with the leader's dinner choice at the Golden Corral (all you can eat salad bar) or your alternate choices of a pizza place, Ruby Tuesday's, and Friendly's
Cost of boat ride: $6.00 per person or $3.00 under 18 years or student
For further directions or information: 610-678-5245
Actual HIGHPOINT in Berks County! - Saturday October 4, 2008
5 to 5 1/2 miles
You'll be pleasantly surprised with not a lot of ups and down, but you'll be high! Some of trail on AT, some rocks, some on state gamelands, and then to the surprise REAL highpoint in the county.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at the state gamelands parking lot along Route 183 just south of the AT crossing. (between Berks and Schuylkill Counties)
For durther directions or information, contact: 610-488-6378
You'll be pleasantly surprised with not a lot of ups and down, but you'll be high! Some of trail on AT, some rocks, some on state gamelands, and then to the surprise REAL highpoint in the county.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at the state gamelands parking lot along Route 183 just south of the AT crossing. (between Berks and Schuylkill Counties)
For durther directions or information, contact: 610-488-6378
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