Length – 4.5 miles
Enjoy a leisurely walk on the rail trail from Birdsboro to Douglasville. Deep snow will cancel.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, behind the office building at the intersection of Rt.345 and Rt. 724 in Birdsboro. Shuttle involved in this hike.
For more information or directions, contact: 610-603-9461
5 miles, weather permitting
Travel the historic paths of Neversink Mountain to view Mt Penn from its vistas.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, corner of South 10th St & South St by the cemetery in Reading
For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4223
Walk Trexler Park (1.4 miles) then a short drive to Allentown’s Symphony Hall to enjoy the 3pm concert - The Red Violin, then enjoy a brew at the brewworks.
Meeting place: 12:12 pm, Trexler Park Springhouse Road parking lot
Note: Hikers receive a 10% discount at the box office (mention “hikers discount”); also receive 10% discount at the Brewworks (812 Hamilton Street) with the symphony ticket stub. Free parking at the 6th and Linden Streets parking garage; Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th Street, Allentown, box office – 610-432-6715
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001, 484-269-0852 or 610-562-8680
7+ miles
We’ll meet at Warwick Park and travel via the Horseshoe Trail to Hopewell. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the crisp fall weather along the way. Hot soup & sandwiches provided by the leaders for a treat afterwards near the Hopewell boat ramp parking lot.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East, 9:45 am at Warwick Park parking lot
For further information or directions, contact: 610-779-2599; 610-823-9023 / 610-223-6952 day of hike
6.5 miles Moderate
A jaunt through what’s left of the Chester County woodland along the Horseshoe Trail.
Travel from Green Lane just East of Route 100 to Warwick County Park.
Note: There will be one stream crossing that will require crossing over the stream via a log...may be crossing by balancing over the log or shimmying/ sliding over it. Be prepared!!
Meeting place: 9:30 am Warwick County Park and shuttle to starting point on Green Lane
For further information or directions,contact: 610-373-6730
8.5 miles
Appalachian Trail Hike along top of ridge with some “ups” and rocks, but great views (no leaves) winding down a steep and rocky decent to gap. Recommend sturdy hiking boots, water and we will stop on the trail for lunch. This is the leader’s 4th attempt to lead this hike without being rained or snowed out! As before, snow or rain cancels.
Meeting place: 8:00 am, left of Walmart, behind McDonald’s, Bus Rt. 222, 5th St Hwy, Temple
For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-2677
6.5 miles
Parts of the Horseshoe Trail are included in this hike. Enjoy the fall scenery and wildlife in this favorite hiking spot.
First meeting place:: 9:00 am Ollie’s parking lot in Shillington
Second meeting place: 10:00am Middlecreek Visitor’s Center
For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575
7+ miles
This will be the first leg of the Horseshoe Trail Series. We’ll start at George Washington’s Headquarters in Valley Forge. It will be a great time for a walk in the park and to see the HQ where Georgy slept! This will be a shuttle hike with vehicles.
Meeting place: 9:00 am at Boscov’s East parking lot, start time at Valley Forge will be 10 am
For further information or directions, contact: Lou Velez – 215-592-3037
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, at the 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 to the Mauch Chunk Opera House.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-921-3252
8th Street Bridge/Historical Society
This will be a 1.5 mile loop walk through Allentown Park, crossing the 8th Street Bridge to enjoy the fall foliage. We’ll visit the historical society and return to the Arts walk, then enjoy the 3pm Allentown Symphony Concert (featuring the Empire Brass); followed by a “brew” at the Allentown brewworks.
NOTE: Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th Street, Allentown; Hikers receive a 10% discount – (mention this) when calling the Box Office 610-432-6715; tickets can be purchased that day; Brewworks: 812 Hamilton Street –10% discount on food with symphony ticket; separate checks available; free parking at the 6th and Linden garage. Attire: hiking wear is fine.
Meeting place: 12:12 pm, corner of 6th and Linden Streets parking deck
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001, 484-269-0852 or 610-562-8680
7- 8 miles
Beautiful lakeside trails, easy to moderate; with early fall colors and possible waterfowl. Stroll along the lake and amongst the rolling hills of Central Bucks and the rocks too! Nice stop at an eatery afterwards.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East, Business Rte 422 East, Exeter Twp
For further information and directions, contact: 610-223-6952 or email “cj1sp@allstate.com
approx 6 miles
Come out for a relaxing hike. Anyone who finds the lost money may surely keep it! We will enjoy the shaded woodland trails on this newly expanded area. There are lots of rocks and some moderate hills. We will be sure to see some Amish buggies.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant on the corner of Rte 23 and Rte 10. There will be a lunch stop at the Windmill after the hike for those interested.
For further directions and information, contact: 610-286-6886
approx. 6 miles
Join us for a leisurely hike with a bit of history. We will see a canon, a tank, Fort Zellers historic area and a cemetery. All road and pavement walking, with nice views and quiet scenes. Bring snacks and water, extra if it is a hot day.
Meeting place: 9:30 am in Newmanstown
Directions: Take Rte. 419 South from Womelsdorf. At traffic light in center of Newmanstown, turn right on Sheridan Road. Pass alley and playground; parking is on your right. (Elias U.C.C. Church is on the left)
For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245
Join the “Warm-Hand” hiker and his girl for biking on the Bartram (flat) trail for approx 12-15 miles, then into Hamburg to get a “taste of Hamburg-er.” Bring lunch money.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Bartram Trail
Directions: I-78 to Rte. 61 North, right onto Industrial Drive past the Boat and RV lot, over the RR tracks, then first left. Optional walk uptown to the old school where Ron is from. Extra bikes available, but bring your own helmet.
For further information and directions, contact: 484-269-0852 or 484-515-8001
approx 5-7 miles
Depending on the weather we will hike on country farm roads with some hills. This will be a loop hike.
Meeting place: 9:00 am at the Dollar Store in Kenhorst shopping plaza; travel/carpool to parking lot on Rte. 625 past Bowmansville; drive from Kenhorst is about 10 miles
For further information or directions, contact:LEADER: 610-777-4147; Cell 610-750-4097
approx 4.5 miles
The ‘Spirit of the Tuscarora Trail’ is described in the park brochure as difficult with varying terrain and land features. It meanders along Tuscarora Lake and Locust Creek through deciduous forest, successional field, rhododendron thicket, and a wetland meadow. Wear boots and bring water. There is an opportunity for swimming and boating at the lake. Bring your own picnic lunch to eat at the park.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Cabela’s – right outer parking area
For further directions and instructions, contact: Linnae Goda – 610-562-0207
approx 7 miles
Follow our leader to explore a trail at Lake Ontelaunee.
Meeting place: 9:15 am, Redner’s Market, Rte 61 North Leesport; will travel/carpool to Kindt’s Corner parking place
For further directions and information, contact: 610-488-7176
4 miles - more or less; work it off for ice cream!
Join us for a relaxing hike on the Thun Trail with a refreshing cool treat afterwards!
Meeting place: 5:00 pm, Thun Trail parking area off of Rte 724 and Gibralter Road, across from the Turkey Hill in Gibralter
For further information and directions, contact: 610-779-2599 or 610-223-6952
6-7 miles
Hike will be on a section of this thirty mile trail maintained by the Wilmington Trail Club. This section connects the Horseshoe Trail with the Mason Dixon Trail and continues to Delaware’s Brandywine Creek State Park. Our path will take us on an abandoned Trolley bed, an old RR bed, through Downingtown to the Struble Trail parking area at Dorlans Mill Road.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Elverson Deli, corner of Rtes 23 and 82 in Elverson. It will take about 30 minutes to drive to auxiliary meeting place on Dorlans Mill Road. Please contact leader if meeting at auxiliary location.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-913-0284
approx. 4.5 miles
Take a hike in the deep woods, a good place to be on a hot day!
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Geiger Road parking lot
For further directions and information, contact: 484-948-5084
approx 4 very easy miles
Enjoy the scenery of Wyomissing Park on this flat easy 4 mile loop walk. Top it off with ice cream at the Kenhorst Dairy Queen.
Meeting place: 4:00 pm, Wyomissing Soccer Field, behind the WAWA at the intersection of Museum Road and Lancaster Ave, Shillington; access road is across from Gallen Insurance, next to the National Penn Bank branch
For further information & directions, contact: 610-914-1357
4 to 6 miles
Her "leadership" will lead a 4 to 6 mile ‘blueberry hike’! Hope the blue treasures are ready for sampling. YUM! Last year at this time, blackberries were also in bloom. Bring your own container/bag to take some home.
Meeting place: 8:00 am, Redners Market, Rte 61 North Leesport
NOTE: Mapquest shows destination from Leesport is 32 miles/50 minutes
For further information & directions, contact: 610-796-7602
6.5 to 7 miles
This will be a loop hike of moderate difficulty from Egelman’s Park to Antietam Lake. We will take the yellow blaze trail most of the way to Antietam Lake. The return will be by a different route, paralleling an orchard at one point, passing Kuegler’s Roost (the 2nd stone cellar of the day), and passing just behind the tower before our return.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Egelman’s Park, Hill and Angora Roads
For further information & directions, contact: 610-323-1703
See all your friends and enjoy a day of hikes, fun and food at the 22ND annual Berks Community Hiking Club picnic. See the emailed flier to club members for details.
approx. 5 miles Randy and Shelby planned an awesome day starting with a 5 mile hike of the Mt. Gretna area, followed by lunch and ice cream at “The Jigger Shop”. At 2:00 pm, “A Little Night Music” featuring the popular song “Bring in the Clowns”, will feature at the Mt Gretna Theater. Beers and Burgers at “The Hide-A-Way” on the deck after the play. Tickets are $25 with AAA card; call Randy for more information on the tickets. MEET: 11:00 am, parking lot of Mt. Gretna Theater DIRECTIONS: From the south – turnpike or Rte. 322 to Rte. 72, north to Rte 117 exit, at bottom of ramp go left 2+ miles to theater lot on the left. From Reading – Rte. 419 to Rte. 117 LEADERS: Randy and Shelby Vontill - 610-273-9160, ranvon1@yahoo.com
approx. 5 miles
Leaders have planned an awesome day starting with a 5 mile hike of the Mt. Gretna area, followed by lunch and ice cream at “The Jigger Shop”. At 2:00 pm, “A Little Night Music” featuring the popular song “Bring in the Clowns”, will feature at the Mt Gretna Theater. Beers and Burgers at “The Hide-A-Way” on the deck after the play. Tickets are $25 with AAA card; call leader for more information on the tickets.
Meeting place: 11:00 am, parking lot of Mt. Gretna Theater
Directions: From the south – turnpike or Rte. 322 to Rte. 72, north to Rte 117 exit, at bottom of ramp go left 2+ miles to theater lot on the left. From Reading – Rte. 419 to Rte. 117
For further information & directions, contact: 610-273-9160, ranvon1@yahoo.com
WITH THE ELVERSON WALKING CLUB
approx. 5 miles
Join the leader and the Elverson Walking Club for a five mile hike from the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower to Mineral Springs Park with a return via the Pagoda, hiking on several of the many trails in this section of Mt Penn.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, William Penn Fire Tower, Skyline Drive north of the Pagoda
For further information & directions, contact: 610-913-0284
Come help out with the section of the trail that our club maintains. We need all the help we can get! Bring gloves, clippers, loppers, weed whackers and wear boots. And of course – bring water.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Rte 625 New Holland Road, 1 mile south of the traffic light in Knauers
For further information & directions, contact: Trail Maintenance Leader at 610-373-6730
approx. 8 miles
This will be an EZ AT hike starting along a ridge and ending in a mostly downhill ramble. There will be a lunch/snack stop on the trail. We will pass Camp Micheaux which was a prisoner of war camp for German soldiers. We will also see the Iron Master’s Mansion which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The hike will end with a visit at the new AT Museum. Be sure to wear good hiking boots. Bring water and lunch/snack. Optional dinner stop.
Note: Bad Weather Cancels
Meeting place: 8:00 am, Boyer’s IGA parking lot, intersection of Rts 422 and 419 North of Womelsdorf
For further information or directions, contact: Ellen Konecny – 610-775-2677
5 to 6 miles
Join hike leader and the ELVERSON WALKING CLUB exploring the trails at Marsh Creek. During the hike, Clyde will give a very brief “Geocaching” demonstration for those interested. This will not slow down the hike. A lunch stop will be optional on the way home.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at the Elverson Deli Parking lot, at NE corner of Rts. 82 & 23 in Elverson; then drive
8 miles to Marsh Creek State Park. Let hike leader know prior to hike day if you prefer to meet at Marsh Creek S.P. around 10 am.
For further information or directions, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell – 610-413-6281 - day of hike
approx. 5-6 miles
Today’s hike will be a joint hike with the Elverson Walking Club in the Baptism Creek area of French Creek State Park. This will be a woodland walk with some moderate hills and rocky trails. We will explore this natural area and visit the old pavilion, as well as stopping to visit the old Bethesda Meeting House and Cemetery. Also checking out the old millrace, dam site and look for lingering wildflowers. Lunch stop will follow, of course!
Meeting place:10:00 am, Hopewell Furnace Visitor’s Center parking lot, off Rte. 345
For further information, contact: 610-286-6886
approx. 5 miles
Leader will be leading a 5 mile night hike with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center to Translater Road to hear the Whip-Poor- Wills. Hiking boots are a must. Not recommended for children. Bring Flashlights!
1st MEET: 6:00 pm, Virginville Grange Hall, rear lot (Rt. 143-next to hotel)
2nd MEET: 7:00 pm, Osprey House (Rt. 873 to Paint Mill Rd to end)
For further information, contact: 484-269-0852; or 484-515-8001
5 + miles approx.
We’ll try this again and hope for cooler weather this year! Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Elm Street Station into the “City of Brotherly Love,” followed by 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 the seaport has to offer, such as Independence Seaport Museum, USS Olympia, a submarine, River Ferry Links to New Jersey and others. (Be aware some may have admission fees.) Eateries are along Penn’s Landing and the nearby Head House Square area. Dress comfortably with very comfortable shoes for walking on pavements. Bring sunscreen since we’ll be by the water.
NOTE: This trip is Rain or Shine, so bring rain gear if weather forecast is drops!
COST: $9.50 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
MEET: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East (east end of lot). Driving directions to the train station, maps of
Philadelphia and the train schedule will be provided; last train leaves Market East at 6:30 pm
For information, contact: 610-779-2599
approx 5-6 miles
Follow the leader as he leads a hike in the Vinemont area. Hike will be on trails with some hills.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s Market in Sinking Spring, Rt. 422 West
For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4147
Easy 3 mile
We’ll go up, up, up to Witchcraft Hill. Hear the story of “Walpurgisnacht” and how it relates to Witchcraft Hill. Hear this story written by Charles Adams III and when it’s too late to turn around…you are going to hear the rest of the story. Easy climb; walk on roads. Bring snacks and
desserts to share.
Meeting place: 6pm at Liar’s Lair for doggie roast from 6 to 7; leaving at 7:07 pm to Witchcraft Hill
Directions to Liar's Lair: Rt. 143 between Lenhartsville and Virginville; turn on Strausser Road for one mile to Rte 334 - turn right at white barn
For further directions & information, contact: Ron Kieffer – 484-269-0852; Mercedes Jurkiewicz – 484-515-8001
approx. 5 to 7 miles
Our expert will lead this nature walk in the Furnace Hills area of the Horseshoe Trail. There should be lots of wild flowers to identify along the way. Lunch later of course!
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Pumping Station Road parking lot off of Rte. 322 east of Ephrata
Note: disregard previously posted driving directions, for further directions contact below or check club emails for update
For further directions & information, contact: 610-589-5575
approx. 4 – 6 miles
The leaders will travers a very moderate hike along the lake, with woodland paths and some roads. Sweet Arrow Lake is a 60 acre lake built as a water supply for the Union Canal. The hike will end with crossing a footbridge onto a boardwalk along the side of a deep gorge. Optional lunch stop at the Red Lion Café on Rte. 443 in Deturksville.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Church Road parking lot off Rte. 183 near Bernville
For further information or directions, contact: 610-929-9694 or cell 610-406-1366 day of hike
We will walk one hour in the park, enjoy the blooming spring trees; then a short drive to the FREE parking deck at 6th and Linden Streets. Attend the 3 pm Concert of the Allentown Symphony (mention 20% hiker’s discount.) After concert, a short walk to the Brewworks where you will receive a 10% food discount with your concert ticket.
Note: Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th Street, Box Office 610-432-6715
Meeting place: 12:00 pm, parking lot behind barn at 32nd & Parkway Blvd (betw. Cedar Crest & Ott St.)
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001 or 484-269-0852
approx. 7.5 to 8 miles
We will explore the northeastern side of the Birdsboro watershed. There will be hills to climb. Some terrain will be rocky and uneven, though generally on good trails. We will also circle the scenic Birdsboro reservoir. Some fine views if the leaves have not come out.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking area at the end of Furnace Street in Birdsboro
Directions to hike: Take the former Route 82 (Furnace Street) south through Birdsboro, and continue till the road “wash-out” at the Hay Creek. Park in the parking area there.
For further information & directions, contact: 610-323-1703
approx. 7 miles
Meet our leader at the west boat launch at Hopewell Lake. Hike includes sections of the Horseshoe Trail and other park trails. Expect lots of rocks and some hills. Opt. lunch at Exeter Restaurant.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park, West Boat Launch
For further information & directions, contact: 610-603-9461
approx. 5 easy miles
Our illustrious leaders will lead a hike along the Wyomissing Creek. The hike is on several “rediscovered’ park trails and will be an easy walk with few hills. Lunch later for those interested.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection Lancaster Ave & Rt. 724, Shillington
For further directions or information, contact: 610-373-8625 or 610-796-7602
8.5 miles
Appalachian Trail hike along top of ridge with some “ups”; some rocks but great views (no leaves) winding down a steep and rocky decent to gap. Recommend sturdy hiking boots, water and we will stop on the trail for lunch. This is Ellen’s 3rd attempt to lead this hike without being rained out!
Meeting place: 8:00 am, left of Walmart, behind McDonald’s, Bus Rt. 222, 5th St Hwy, Temple
For further directions& information, contact: 610-775-2677
UPDATE 3/26/11: Due to cold and icy/snowy weather conditons, in past week this hike was postponed again! Hikers traversed the Bartrum Trail Part II (Port Clinton to Auburn) for an enjoyable day. Delaware Hike will take place at a later date!
7 ½ miles
Follow Richard and check out the Bartrum Trail all the way to Port Clinton. Return will be on the A.T. to old Rt. 122, followed by the “Boy Scout Trail”, then back to the park along the old canal bed.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Hamburg Park and Swimming Pool lot on Island Street
For further information & directions, contact: 610-926-3415
5 to 7 miles
Randy will lead a hike in the Mt. Gretna area. Hike on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and other area trails. Carry water and snacks, we’ll lunch later at The Hide-Away Restaurant for those wishing to dine.
Traveling directions: From the south, take turnpike to Rt. 322 to Rt. 72 and go north to Rt.117. At the end of the ramp go left for 2+ miles to parking on the left. From the East take Rt. 419 to Cornwall area to Rt. 117
1st Meeting place: 9:15 am, Shurfine parking lot, 422 West in Sinking Spring
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Mt. Gretna Theatre parking lot in Mt. Gretna
For further information or directions, contact: 610-273-9160 or “ranvon1@yahoo.com”
3-5 miles (depending on conditions)
Will it be another “meander in the mud” or will there be some snow around? Maybe some snow
geese too as they are on their annual migration.
Meeting place: 1:00 pm, Middle Creek Visitors Center
For further directions & information, contact: 610-589-5575
approx. 8 miles
We will hike from Oaks to downtown Phoenixville using a spur of the Schuylkill River Trail and some roads. This is mostly a flat hike along the Perkiomen creek and the old Schuylkill canal. Winter conditions and weather may alter this hike. Dress warm, bring a snack. Lunch will be our reward once we reach Phoenixville.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East (east end of lot), Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp; Hike will start from Lower Perkiomen Park around 10:00 am
For further information & directions, contact: 610-488-9269
approx.6 miles
Come out to hike with the leaders to see one of the leader's house from every angle! There will be two separate in-and-out hikes. The first hike will be on the unfinished Neversink Trail located on the East side of the Schuylkill River. Then we will trek to Heritage Park to see Jackson’s Landing, an old bridge abutment, and foundations from the glory days of the canal. We will proceed to the end as far as we can go then turn around and return to RACC. Next we will travel across the Schuylkill to the West Shore and hike past the Bertolet Fishing Pier, walk a section of the West Reading Bike Trail, and travel under a bypass tunnel.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Goggleworks (Walnut & 2nd Streets, Reading) rear parking lot.
For further information & directions, contact: 610-373-8625 or 610-796-7602
6.5 miles
Generally easy walking on roads with 1 real hill. Among the historic sites that we will pass are the Abraham Levan Homestead lot of the 1750’s, Lesher, Peter, Pott and Hoch homesteads, the Hoch-Peter mill, and the Jacob Keim Homestead of the 1750’s, now owned by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County.
1st Meeting place: 9:45 am, Weis Market, Rt. 73 and Friedensburg Road in Oley
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 AM, Oley Valley Youth League, Bertolet Mill and Mud Roads, Oley (enter from Bertolet Mill Road),
For further information & directions, contact: 610-323-1703
5 miles
Short, easy trek to the open Mansion, watch family films then head to Middle Creek to see swans and/or snow geese, then approx. 5 miles fairly difficult hike on Millstone Trail. Bring boots for snow, money for lunch & beer and $10 for driver (100 miles total drive)
1st Meeting place: 9:00 am at C.J. Hummels Route 143, Lenhartsville
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am at Saw Mill parking lot on RTE 625
For further information & directions, contact: 484-269-0852 or 484-515-8001
approx 6 ½ miles
The leader will lead a loop hike at French Creek State Park on Buzzard’s trail, a loop hike with two tails. (Yes, not trails - this is not a typo error!) The trails are rocky and hilly. Snow and ice will cancel this hike. Lunch following at Exeter Family Restaurant.
Meeting place: 9:30am, Shed Road parking lot, off Rte. 345
For further information & directions, contact: 610-603-9461
Approx. 4 - 6 miles
Could be a cool, cold blustery day for a circular winter hike along hilly rural roads. A nice mix of old and new. Hot food and drinks afterwards.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Thun Trail/Brentwood parking area on Rt. 10; shuttle to Flying Hills
For further directions and information, contact: 610-775-2677
5 to 6 miles moderate
Join our leader as he leads a hike on Yoder’s Hill, along with roads, streets, woodland paths and rails to trails. Possibly some “bushwhacking” in areas of Laureldale Borough and Muhlenberg Township. Varied terrain with hills involved. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately. Snow or rain will cancel.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Dominic Manzella Recreational Park parking lot, above Manor Care Nursing home, just off Elizabeth Ave in Laureldale
Directions: Traveling north on Bus. Rte 222 (5th St. Highway) in Muhlenberg, turn right at the Hess gas station onto Elizabeth Ave. and follow to just above the 2100 block uphill on left side.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694
