Saturday January 20, 2018 - Explore Pike Township

5.5 moderate miles

Ever wonder why the Oley Hills and Hill Church got their names? There may be a clue on this 5.5 mile road hike. It starts in District Township, but most of it is in Pike Township. Many of the roads through wooded settings are unpaved. The historic Hill Church is at the mid-point. Snow or ice are more likely here and will cancel this hike.

1st MEET: 9:30 am, Weis Market, Rt. 73 and Friedensburg Road, Oley; there
will be a 10 mile drive to the starting point.

GPS: 4010 Friedensburg Road, Oley

2nd MEET: 10:00 am, District Twp Park at Landis Store & Weil Roads, Boyertown 

GPS: 202 Weil Road – this may be 1/10th mile from the park

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

Saturday January 13, 2018 - Tour of Columbia, PA

4 to 6 easy miles


There is much to see in Columbia PA as Mark leads the way mostly on city streets where we will walk past the Watch & Clock Museum and the Turkey Hill Experience. The hike is planned for 4 miles with and extra 2 miles if the group decides to cross the Wrightsville Bridge. Lunch later at the Oregon Dairy. 



Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot, Lancaster Avenue & Rt. 724, Shillington 

GPS: 2251 Lancaster Pike, Shillington


For more information or further directions: 484-824-2740 

Saturday January 6, 2018 - Lenhartsville Loop

Approx. 5 easy miles


Our “traditional” January hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is an easy road hike with some nice views of the Maiden Creek and the hill country south of town. We will pass the remains of the 19th century Maiden Creek Iron Furnace as well. Lunch afterwards at C.J. Hummel’s restaurant. 

GPS: 28 Willow Street, Lenhartsville 19543



Meeting place: 10:00 am, in the rear of the side parking lot of C.J. Hummel’s Restaurant, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville


For more information or further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 on the day of the hike 

NOTE: Hike was CANCELLED due to extreme cold conditions on January 3, 2018.

Monday January 1, 2018 - Polar Bear Dip

Approx. 4 to 5 easy miles


Start the New Year by joining in on this yearly plunge. Beginning at the Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg, we will hike on country roads to the “dip” which starts at noon. Bring your swim suit and dry clothes if you are brave/crazy enough to go for it! We will follow another tradition upon our return and go for pork ‘n sauerkraut. Dress for the weather. Donations accepted at the dip to benefit charity.


Meeting place: 10:15 am, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 422 West in Stouchsburg 

Directions: 422 West past Stouchburg, turn left to church parking lot near the grove. GPS is 27 Longs Church Lane, Womelsdorf.

For further information or directions, contact:  610-678-5245