Saturday June 28, 2014 - Little Lehigh Park, Allentown

4-5 miles easy stroll on walkways

Enjoy a summer stroll along the scenic Little Lehigh. This will be a leisurely walk along the river on walkways. Some beautiful scenery to boot! We'll also have a nice snack afterwards and go to an Allentown eatery for lunch. Wear sturdy sneakers and bring water. Hiking boots are optional. We'll carpool to get to the park.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at the old Ollie's parking lot behind the Super Walmart and across from the Tractor Supply off Route 222 North.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-779-2599 or 610-823-9023 on day of hike

Saturday June 21, 2014 - Neversink Gravity Trail

Approx. 41⁄2 miles

Hike the 4 1/1 mile Gravity Trail, recently opened care of the Berks Conservancy. This trail begins at Neversink Mountain on South18th Street at the water tower, ending at the parking lot for Antietam Lake Trails just off Angora Road at Hill Road. Our group will meet at Antietam Lake parking area and shuttle the group to Neversink. There will be historic signs along the route explaining about the Gravity Railroad.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Angora Road and Hill Road parking area of Antietam Lake; please call leader if weather is questionable...Orange suggested as is a lunch stop after the hike at Klingers on Carsonia Avenue

For further directions or information, contact: 610-913-0284 or DOH 610-413-6281

Saturday June 14, 2014 - Vinemont Gamelands

6 miles

Hike trails and roads in the area of Vinemont. Some hills and rocky wooded areas. Eats afterward for all, of course!

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Redners parking lot in Sinking Spring, Rte 422 West. Carpool to hiking area due to limited parking.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-777-4147 / Cell 610-750-4097

Saturday June 7, 2014 - Horse Shoe Trail Hike into Lancaster County

Approx. 5.5 miles moderate

Enjoy the continuing stroll thru the woods of upper Lancaster County. Some hilly sections as well as road work. The trail is starting to get more country like and we will get to see the local farms in full working order. End of hike will be at Mountain Rd. Please bring and wear proper trail gear, water, and personal snacks.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at Dutch Cousin Campground, 446 Hill Road Denver PA 17517. Limited parking and shuttling of vehicles needed to end of hike.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-909-5018 work cell, 610-223-6952 personal cell or e-mail cj1sp@allstate.com

Saturday May 31, 2014 - Neversink Mountain

Approx. 6 miles

Mountain Laurel may 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 steep hill climbs. This is a fairly difficult hike, and will be more so if humid. You will need water.

Meeting place: 9:30 at the pond at Forest Hills Memorial Park 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703