Saturday April 28, 2018 - Douglass and West Pottsgrove Townships

6 moderate miles

We will hike through the neighborhoods of Douglass and West Pottsgrove Townships and observe the various styles of residential architecture. The terrain is quite hilly, so expect a lot of ups and downs along with a great view of the tri-county region. NOTE: Inclement weather cancels this hike.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, eastern end of the parking lot at the Dollar General in Stowe GPS: 1620 West High Street, Pottstown

For more information or instructions:  484-467-897 

Saturday April 21, 2018 - Blue Marsh Lake Hike in the Spring

7+ moderate miles

Hiking the northern tip of Blue Marsh Lake, we will hike up and down on forested trails and through meadows returning on a flat trail paralleling Rt. 183. A shuttle will be available for those who wish to complete only 1⁄2 of the hike. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Heavy snow/ice (are you kidding!!!) or continuous rain will cancel. Lunch afterwards is optional.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, North Church Road off Rt. 183

Directions: Take Rt. 183 north and just south of Bernville, make a left onto North Church Road to the parking lot immediately on the left

For more information or further instructions, contact: 610-301-7271 

Saturday April 14, 2018 - Kaercher Creek Dam and Vicinity

Approx. 5 moderate miles

We will hike some of the old trails in the now closed Kaercher Creek County Park. We will see some remnants of the graded but never finished Allentown and Auburn railroad from 1875, as well as a nice blend of woods, town roads, cemetery and fields. Lunch later at C.J. Hummel’s in Lenhartsville.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Kaercher Creek Boat Launch area
Directions and further instructions: Take Rt. 61 N. to Hamburg. Bear right onto 4th Street. At third traffic light, turn right onto State Street (old Rt. 22). Proceed about 1 mile and turn right on driveway into the former park, across from the Hamburg Center. Look for the white and red sign for the Hamburg Soccer Association.
GPS: 3501 Old Rt. 22, Hamburg

For more information and further instructions contact:LEADERS: 610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 on the day of the hike 

Saturday April 7, 2018 - Middle Creek Hike

Approx. 6 to 7 moderate miles

We will be following the tour road so the first few miles will be in the sun. The second half will be on the shaded unpaved road.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Middle Creek Visitors Center

Directions or additional instructions: From Rt. 272 South in Adamstown, take 897 North for 14 miles into the village of Kleinfeltersville, take first left after stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then drive 2 miles to the Middle Creek Visitors Center
GPS: 100 Museum Road, Newmanstown, PA. ...40.270574, -76.247842 

For further information or instructions, contact: 717-949-2056