Saturday April 27, 2019 - Roads of Eastern & Western Amity Townships

5 mostly flat miles

We will use country roads of eastern Exeter and western Amity townships to hike from Daniel Boone Homestead to Exeter Meeting House, then turn around and hike back to the homestead. We will have an opportunity to view the stone meeting house built by the Quakers in the 18th century, along with the fields and farm buildings in the area. Lunch is optional after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:15 am, Daniel Boone Homestead Visitor Center parking lot 

Directions: 422 East to Baumstown. After passing 345 intersection, take next left onto Daniel Boone Road. Proceed one mile and take left onto Old Daniel Boone Road, then follow signs to the Visitors Center.
GPS: 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroNote: Inclement weather cancels the hike


For more information and further directions, contact: 484-467-8976

Saturday April 20, 2019 - Furnace Hills Horseshoe Trail Hike

5-6 moderate miles

Enjoy spring as we follow Mark on this Easter Saturday hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, trailhead off of Rt. 322, Pumping Station Road DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. 322 West through Ephrata, then two miles past the intersection of Rts. 322 and 501, parking lot is on the right

For more information or further directions, contact:  610-589-5575; Cell 610-507-5600

Saturday April 13, 2019 - Baptism Creek Natural Area

4-5 moderate miles

Walk with the hike leader to see the early spring wildflowers carpeting the forest floor. We will hike from Hopewell Furnace to the historic Bethsada Meeting House, then circle back through Baptism Creek Area and return to the parking lot. There will be hills and PA rocks! Lunch after is an option.

Meeting place and directions: East on 422 to 345 south to Birdsboro. Continue on 345 and turn right on Mark Bird Lane
GPS: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-252-9493

Saturday April 6, 2019 -Siver Mine Park

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Join our group as we traverse along the beautiful Pequea Creek in Silver Mine Park, Lancaster County. This park was once home to a trailer park and campground and contains an authentic silver mine. We will start our hike along a hike/bike trail and continue through fields, woods, around a pond, along with a geology hike through the area of the gold mine.


Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot, 2251 Lancaster Avenue, Shillington Please notify the leader in advance if meeting at Silver Mine Park. GPS: approx. 99 Silver Mine Road, Conestoga, PA. Park in the small lot alongside Silver Mine Road – not the main entrance.

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