Car pool possible. We will stay late to watch some of our clubmembers compete in
the square dancing competition.
1st Meeting place: 10:00 am at C.J. Hummels Restaurant, RTE 143 Lenhartsville
2nd Meeting place: 11:00 am at Bethel Township Library on right off Exit I-78 and RTE 501.
For further information or directions, contact: 484-269-0852 and 484-515-8001
5 – 6 miles
Join our leader as he explores the Six Penny area of French Creek and look for animal tracks in the snow! This will be a circle hike on woodland trails with lots of rocks and some hills. If the weather is “Iffy” call to confirm if hike will take place.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, French Creek State Park Visitors Center and Office on Hopewell Road
For further directions and information, contact: 610-286-6886
4 1/2 miles
We will hike country roads between Stouchsburg and Millardsville to witness the annual Polar Bear Dip that takes place at 12:00 noon at the Myerstown Quarry, located in Willow Springs Park. Those taking the plunge are encouraged to bring a bathing suit and towel. We will hike
back to our car afterwards along the Tully. Then we can go for Pork & Sauerkraut! (Leader will check out options closer to the hike). Dress in layers for a brisk beginning to The New Year.
Note: Admission to the “Dip” is a donation for Development & Disability Services of Lebanon
Meeting Place: 10:15 am, Christ Lutheran Church, left side of 422 West, past Stouchsburg
For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245
8 – 9 miles (Challenging– Maybe?)
Follow our hike leader as he explores this area. The Trexler Nature Preserve rates this trail as strenuous, but the hike leader says Moderate!
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport
For further information and directions, contact: 610-926-3415
No mileage listed
Hike along the Susquehanna River through 3 parks with great views. Weather will determine the length of the hike. Trails are rocky so wear good hiking boots. As always, bring snacks & water.
Meeting place: 8:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot (closed Giant and AC Moore); intersection of Business Rts. 222 & 724, Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-7453
approx. 5 miles
Come and join the group as they traverse trails along the beautiful Pequea Creek in Silver Mine Park, Lancaster County. This park was once home to a trailer park and campground and contains a real silver mine. We will start the hike along a hike/bike trail and continue through fields, woods, around the pond and a geology walk through the old mine area.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s lot (closed Giant & AC Moore); Bsns 222 & 724, Lanc. Ave Shillington
Driving Time: One way drive time = 40 minutes; distance = 34 miles
For further information and instructions, contact: 610-796-7602
approx. 5-6 miles
Ever wonder about that mountain at the base of the Antietam Valley shopping center in St Lawrence? This may be a new area to some club members. There are some nice views, which means hiking hills to get to them! Since this area used to be the water source for the St. Lawrence Borough, some trails could be wet. Also some rocky sections. Wear hiking boots and don’t forget snacks and water.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, at playground corner of Adams & Jacksonwald Ave., off St. Lawrence Ave.
Directions: From Perkiomen Avenue in Mt Penn, (at McDonald’s) turn onto St Lawrence Avenue. Go past 2 traffic lights then left onto Adams St. one block to playground on your right
For further directions and information, contact: 610-374-2394; a local expert on this area may also join us.
Part V of Arts Park Series!
1.5 mile loop
A 1.5 mile loop walk through Allentown Park, crossing 8th Street bridge, then returning to the Arts Walk, Art Museum (free), then enjoying the 3 pm Allentown Symphony Concert, followed by a “brew” at the Allentown Breworks.
Details: Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N 6th St., Allentown; tickets may be
purchased the day of or contact the box office at 610-432-6715; Mention the hiking club
and received a 10% discount; Breworks, 812 West Hamilton St – 10% discount with Symphony ticket; Parking and Art Museum – both free; Hiking Attire is Fine!
Meeting place: 12 noon at the parking deck at 6th & Linden Sts.
In the event of RAIN, we will just stroll through the Art Museum
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001
This will be an In & Out hike along the Blue Marsh trail system. Mostly flat and easy, with views of the lake. Lunch afterwards at Ganley’s Pub.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Spring Creek Parking Lot
Directions: Take State Hill Road and turn left at the T onto Brownsville Road (at Ganley’s Pub); go through Brownsville (don’t blink) and then right into the parking lot
For further information and directions, contact: 610-670-4629 or 610-926-5251
approx. 5 - 6 miles
Join Lynn and Linda as they lead a hike through beautiful woods and a variety of soft trails with some rocks and hills. They will bring back memories for some hikers by including a visit to Six Penny.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Shed Road Parking Lot
Directions:from Birdsboro take Rt. 345 towards French Creek; turn left onto Shed Road; the parking lot will be a short distance on your left
For further information and directions, contact: 610-582-5220 and 610-926-5251
Approx. 5 miles, easy walking
We’ll travel through Boyertown and explore the trivia associated with historical Boyertown. Learn or tell everybody about Boyertown facts that you may know and others might not! Meander around the borough and outlying areas. At the end, an optional visit to the Boyertown Historic Museum (old autos galore!) will be available. Eats as always afterwards!
Boyertown Historic Museum cost and details: $6.00 adult admission, $5.00 Seniors/ AAA Members, $4.00 Students w/ ID Website for more info: www.boyertownmuseum.org
Meeting place: 9:00 a.m. at King’s IGA in Oley (Rte 73 & Friedensburg Road)
For further information and directions, contact: 610-223-6952 (especially day of the hike) or 610-779-2599
6 miles
We will do a 6 mile loop hike out over the ridge and down into the valley, coming into town to see some historic buildings. We will be passing a cemetery, nursing home, school, ball fields and through two wooded areas. Hopefully we will find some benches to take a break for some snacks. Bring water, snacks and dress in layers for a lovely fall day (we hope), with colored leaves.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport
For further directions and information, contact: 610-678-5245
4 Short but Steep & Strenuous Miles - Difficult
For the adventurous or the just plain foolish, we will climb the 2322 foot, 29 degree Mount Pisgah Plane of the former Switchback Gravity Railroad, in Old Mauch Chunk (aka Jim Thorpe), Carbon County. This long climb, though strenuous, abounds in history. The Switchback was Pennsylvania’s first railroad, and the second in the USA. We will see the remains of the original “wagon road” and continue down Packer Hill into town for lunch. The group may split up here depending on size, meeting an hour later in front of the Mauch Chunk Opera House. After lunch it’s up Broadway onto the former, now abandoned “bus road”, returning to the parking area. This hike is short, but steep and strenuous and is rated difficult for that reason.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Parking area at the top of Hill Road, Jim Thorpe.
Directions: Hill Road is the only right hand turn off Broadway heading west from downtown Jim Thorpe, and is located right next tothe Mauch Chunk Opera House.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-921-3252
5 miles
Clyde will lead a five mile walk beginning at the West Boat Launch and climbing to the top of Mt. Pleasure, passing the site of a former Lean-To. Continuing downhill on the 1974 route of the Horse Shoe Trail, we will cross Rt. 345 into Hopewell National Park land and visit the remains of the Harrison Lloyd Farm before returning to the center of the Hopewell Furnace where we rejoin the current route of the Horse Shoe Trail, completing our loop around Hopewell Lake.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, parking area at the west boat launch of Hopewell Lake
For further information and directions, contact: 610-913-0284
Visit the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of PA with its 92 acres of more than 13,000 labeled plants from Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Bring water, camera and snacks; lunch available in the café area.
Rain Cancels.
Visit www.morrisarboretum.org for more info.
NOTE: This will be in conjunction with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, King’s Supermarket, Rts. 662 & 73, Oley
For further information and directions, contact leaders at: 610-670-4629, 610-926-5251, or 610-775-3004
8.5 miles
An 8.5 mile road hike through historic sections of Exeter and Oley Townships. Walk through areas where Boones, Bertolets, Knabbs, Schneiders and DeBennevilles pioneered close to 300 years ago. Some scenery as well. No significant hills on this hike.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703
4 to 5 miles
Hike with Sue 4-5 miles in a beautiful park setting, moderate hiking with some hills.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, King’s Supermarket, Rts. 662 & 73, Oley
For further directions and information, contact: 484-948-5084
5 easy miles
Easy walking on nice trails, see all the upgrades that have been done at the museum area.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Reading Museum Parking lot
For further information and directions, contact: 610-698-0504
2 to 4 miles (easy)
Enjoy a late summer walk around the Pennside area. Return for ice cream and burgers at Coney Tony’s Pennside Drive In.
Meeting place: 5:00 pm, Coney Tony’s Pennside Drive In, 900 Block of Carsonia Ave., Pennside
Note: Please park on the grassy area to the right of the Drive In
For further information and directions, contact: 610-898-9988 or 610-779-2599
5-6 miles
This will be a moderate hike around this lovely mountain.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, at the back of Forest Hills Memorial Park, Neversink Road in Exeter Twonship
For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4223
About 5 miles
A moderate circuitous hike of about 5 miles in the Muhlenberg Twp Parks system. Hike the old Schuylkill River desilting basin in a wooded area on unmarked trails. Divert off the trail to see Kelly’s Lock and then return to our starting point in the Laurel Run Recreational Park. Restaurant stop for lunch is optional afterwards.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Laurel Run Recreational Park off River Road, Muhlenberg Twp.
DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 12 (Warren St. By-Pass) exit at River Road, then travel north on River Road for 1.6 miles to the park entrance on the right. Drive to end of lane to the parking area across from the skating lodge.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694
7 miles, Strenuous
Mark will lead a 7 mile loop hike through a beautiful section of the Blue Marsh Lake. Wear hiking boots and bring water.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Church Road parking lot off Rte. 183
For further information and directions, contact: 610-373-6730; day of hike 484-824-2740
Approx 5+ miles
Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Elm St. Station into the “City of Brotherly Love” with an
enjoyable walking tour of Penn’s Landing and Head House Square. Our walk will take us from the Market East Train Station to Penn’s Landing to check out the various activities that the seaport has to offer. Plenty of places to see and things to do such as the Independence Seaport Museum, USS Olympia, a submarine, Duck Boat Rides, River Ferry Links to New Jersey and others. Be aware that some admission fees may be required and other things to see are free. Eateries are at some spots along Penn’s Landing and the nearby Headhouse Square area. Dress in comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes for walking on pavements. Bring sunscreen since we’ll be by the water. This trip is rain or shine, so bring rain gear if the weather forecast is drops!
COST: $10.00 round trip off-peak Saturday fare for SEPTA train ride (price subject to change) if obtained day of trip. Contact leader for discount information on advance ticket sales.
Meeting place: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus. Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp, where we will car-pool to the Norristown Elm St Station to take the train. We will meet around 4:30 pm to take
the train back to Norristown unless another time is decided by the group on the day of the trip; last train
leaves Market East at 6:30 pm. Driving directions to the train station, maps of Philadelphia and the
schedule of train departures and arrivals will be provided on the day of the trip.
Contact for information and directions: 610-779-2599
The 21st annual community hiking picnic this year returns to the Berks Leisure Area. See all your friends and enjoy a day of hikes, games and food.
See the emailed flier for details.
For information, contact: 610-929-9694
approx 5 miles
Pleasant 5 mile hike with hills and mix of sun and shade; trails and street.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, at Shillington Park
For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-7453
6.5 miles
The Mountain Laurel should still be in bloom. We will walk through many sections of Neversink covered with Mountain Laurel. While this should be a scenic hike, there will be a number of difficult hill climbs. If the weather is humid, expect a difficult hike. Bring water.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, at the pond at Forest Hills Memorial Park
For further information or directions, contact: 610-323-1703
5-6 miles
Follow Doug through State Game Lands in Vinemont. This hike will be on trails and roads, with some steep short trails. Eat afterwards, of course!
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s in Sinking Spring, Rt. 422 W, west side of parking lot
For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-7453
3.5 to 4.5 miles
Join us for an ALL DAY EVENT, near Wilkes-Barre, and see this outstanding geological phenomenon featuring seven large “potholes” or “tubs” with an additional stop at a waterfall. If time permits we can also visit and walk around a reservoir. Carry water, snacks and wear hiking boots. Restaurant stop afterwards.
Meeting place: 8:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport
For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694
7 miles
Brenda will lead a 7 mile hike on trails south of Rt. 183. This hike has up and down hills; nothing steep and there is a chance of seeing some spring flowers in the Fox Lake section.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Church Road parking lot off of Rt. 183 before Bernville
For further information or directions, contact: 610-488-7176
Exactly 8.5 miles ; Moderate to Strenuous
Spring into spring with an AT in/out hike from I-83 to the Shikellamy overlook. We will stop at Heartline campsight for lunch. Hiking boots required for all those pointy rocks and 2 sturdy legs for the 2 uphill climbs.
Meeting place: 9:15 am, Game Commission Parking Lot. Directions Follow 183 N past Straustown, make a right turn at Game Commission sign (2.8 miles north of I-78) and immediate right into parking lot. Food fest afterwards.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-2677
Approx 6 miles moderate
Hike past the 1935 Machemer Cabin; several 19th century charcoal hearths; nice vistas to the south from the A.T. and the Windsor Furnace remains. A new loop in the familiar Hamburg Reservoir area. Rated moderate for hills. Lunch at C.J. Hummel’s Restaurant in Lenhartsville afterward.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Road, off Old Route 22, 2 miles East of Hamburg
For further information or directions, contact: 610-921-3252
