Saturday September 27, 2014 - Muhlenberg Township Hike

Approx. 5-6 miles

Follow the leader starting at the Laurel Run Recreational Park, hiking on various terrains. We will be on woodland trails, grass fields, macadam paths, and some roads. Expect a few hills as well. Wear good hiking boots or shoes, carry water and dress for the weather. Lunch stop after the hike is an option.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking area at Laurel Run Recreational Park, across from the park lodge

Directions: Take Rt. 12 to exit at River Road and travel north on River Road for approx. 1 mile to the park entrance on the right side, just before the stop sign at Leiscz’s Bridge Road

For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694

Saturday September 20, 2014 - Appalachian Trail / Side Trails

Approx. 6 to 7 miles

Come on out for a moderate early fall hike on the Blue Mountains near Shartlesville. The leaves may be starting to color. This is a circle hike with some possible good views of the valley below. There will be some ups and downs and some rocks. Lunch after the hike is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, parking lot on Church Road off of Rt. 183 near Bernville to carpool

For further information and directions, contact: 610-286-6886

Saturday September 13, 2014 - Monocacy Hill Hike

MONOCACY HILL HIKE – approx. 4-5 Strenuous, Difficult Terrain
Enjoy the early fall in this lovely preserve. I think we will climb the hill this time to enjoy the view. Then we will loop around on some of the other trails. Meet at the Geiger Road parking lot.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Monocacy Hill Road parking lot on Geiger Road 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-369-1123

Saturday September 6, 2014 - Schuylkill River Rail Trail

Approx. 5 easy miles

We will hike the Schuylkill River Trail from Pottstown to Douglasville. Dress appropriately for the weather as there are sunny as well as shady spots along the trail. We will shuttle cars to Douglasville, then drive to the start of the hike at the Pottstown Visitor Center, located at Riverfront Park in Pottstown.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Boscov’s East parking lot, Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp. 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-796-7602

Saturday August 30, 2014 - Landingville Loop Trail

Approx. 5 miles

Richard will lead the way on the Bartram trail section of the Schuylkill River Trail to Landingville. We will circle the marsh, then return to our starting point.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rte. 61, Leesport 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-488-9269

Saturday August 23, 2014 - Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Approx. 8 flat, easy miles

This is a lovely scenic rail/trail that 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 bicycles, and visit historic Hanover Junction. A steam locomotive now runs a regular route beside the trail according to “Rails to Trails” magazine. If anyone is interested, bring your bike for a short ride on the trail afterwards. Pack a lunch to enjoy during the hike because that terrific deli on the trail is now closed.

MEET: 8:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection of Business Rts. 222 and 724, Lancaster Avenue in Shillington

For further information and directions, contact: 610-823-9023