Saturday August 21, 2010 - Desilting Basin & Kelly's Lock Hike

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

Saturday August 14, 2010 - French Creek State Park

3 miles

Short but sweet hike on the “Turkey Trail”. Some hills and rocks. Lunch later at Exeter Diner.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-603-9461

Saturday August 7, 2010 - Blue Marsh Lake

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

Saturday July 31, 2010 - Bear Hunting in Boyertown

Approx. 5 miles

Sidewalk and street walking with some hills. Stops along the way will include a cemetery, glass blowing shop and as many bears as we can fit in. We will park at Zerns Farmers Market so plan to spend some time there after the hike.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, King’s Supermarket, Rts. 662 & 73, Oley

For further information and directions, contact: 610-698-0504

Saturday July 24 ,2010 - Train Ride and Philadelphia Penn's Landing Tour

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

Saturday July 17, 2010 - Berks Community Hiking Club Picnic at Berks Leisure Area

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

Saturday July 10, 2010 - Shillington Park

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