Approximately 4 miles, easy
Enjoy the full moon while walking through Wyomissing Park, along the Wyomissing Creek. This is an easy walk, mostly on paths with only one hill. Bring a flashlight.
Meeting place: 7:30 pm, at the Reading Museum parking lot.
For further directions or information, contact: 610-777-7480
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Appalachian Trail at Lehigh Gap - Saturday May 17, 2008
Approximately 6 miles, difficult
We'll scale up the Summer trail section of the AT to see the fantastic 270 degree view, have lunch at a tree grove and head back. The Summer trail has on section where one muct grab the rock face and traverse horizontally about 10 feet. The drop is about 8 feet. Also some "clambering" on rocks is anticipated.
Meeting place: 9:00 am at the parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 422, Fifth Street Highway in Temple. We will carpool to Palmerton, PA.
For further directions or instructions, contact: Weekdays, 215-592-3037 At other times, 215-514-9016
We'll scale up the Summer trail section of the AT to see the fantastic 270 degree view, have lunch at a tree grove and head back. The Summer trail has on section where one muct grab the rock face and traverse horizontally about 10 feet. The drop is about 8 feet. Also some "clambering" on rocks is anticipated.
Meeting place: 9:00 am at the parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 422, Fifth Street Highway in Temple. We will carpool to Palmerton, PA.
For further directions or instructions, contact: Weekdays, 215-592-3037 At other times, 215-514-9016
Monday, April 28, 2008
Ricketts Glen State Park - Saturday May 10, 2008
7 miles, difficult
Celebrate Spring and hike one of Pennsylvania's most scenic hiking trails. Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of energy for this 7 mile hike with 21 waterfalls. Elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet with one ascent and one descent. Terrain is rocky, slippery and descends steeply. Wear sturdy boots; bring water and lunch.
Note: This hike is in conjunction with BMECC.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 222, Fifth Street Highway in Temple.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-372-1636
Celebrate Spring and hike one of Pennsylvania's most scenic hiking trails. Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of energy for this 7 mile hike with 21 waterfalls. Elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet with one ascent and one descent. Terrain is rocky, slippery and descends steeply. Wear sturdy boots; bring water and lunch.
Note: This hike is in conjunction with BMECC.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 222, Fifth Street Highway in Temple.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-372-1636
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Heritage Rail Trail County Park - Saturday May 3, 2008
8 miles, easy, flat trail
Established in 1992 and covering 176 acres, the Heritage Rail Trail County Park is 21 miles long and runs from the Mason Dixon Line to York. We will be walking the 8 mile section from Brillheart Station to Hanover Junction Station. This is a beautiful trail to see as we walk through Howard Tunnel, view a picnic grove with giant metal sculptures of bikes, visit the historic Hanover Junction Station, and ending with a restaurant stop at "Serentiy Station" located on the trail.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at Ollie's parking lot (at closed Giant and A.C. Moore) at the intersection of Business Routes 222 and 724 on Lancaster Ave. in Shillington.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-898-9988
Established in 1992 and covering 176 acres, the Heritage Rail Trail County Park is 21 miles long and runs from the Mason Dixon Line to York. We will be walking the 8 mile section from Brillheart Station to Hanover Junction Station. This is a beautiful trail to see as we walk through Howard Tunnel, view a picnic grove with giant metal sculptures of bikes, visit the historic Hanover Junction Station, and ending with a restaurant stop at "Serentiy Station" located on the trail.
Meeting place: 8:30 am at Ollie's parking lot (at closed Giant and A.C. Moore) at the intersection of Business Routes 222 and 724 on Lancaster Ave. in Shillington.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-898-9988
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Vinemont Hike - Saturday April 26, 2008
Approx. 5 miles
Shuttle hike consisting of roads and trails with wet areas.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Redner's in Sinking Spring on Route 422 West (west side of parking lot)
For further directions or information, contact: 610-775-7453
Shuttle hike consisting of roads and trails with wet areas.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Redner's in Sinking Spring on Route 422 West (west side of parking lot)
For further directions or information, contact: 610-775-7453
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Bartram Trail - Saturday April 19, 2008
5 to 7 miles, depending on the weather
Meet Janet for an easy but fast paced Rail- Trail hike, out and back on the same trail.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Kernsville Dam Trailhead parking lot, off Industrial Drive, by the monument in Hamburg; east of Cabella's on Route 61.
For further directions or information, contact: 717-336-4460 or cellphone 717-278-4598
Meet Janet for an easy but fast paced Rail- Trail hike, out and back on the same trail.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Kernsville Dam Trailhead parking lot, off Industrial Drive, by the monument in Hamburg; east of Cabella's on Route 61.
For further directions or information, contact: 717-336-4460 or cellphone 717-278-4598
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