Saturday January 25, 2020 - Morlatton Village & Amity Gardens

4-5 easy to moderate miles

We will take a look at the Morlatton Village, an old Swedish settlement dating back to the early 1700’s, then we will cross into Amity Gardens to hike through the streets of more modern neighborhoods. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Lunch after the hike is an option. Inclement weather cancels this hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Morlatton Village Trailhead of the Schuylkill River 
GPS: 480 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville PA

DIRECTIONS: from Reading, follow Rt. 422 East to Douglassville, then right onto River Bridge Road, then right onto Old Philadelphia Pike, then drive 150 yards to the trailhead parking lot on the left

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

Saturday January 18, 2020 - Norristown Farm Park

Approx. 5 miles

One of the most unique parks in the Pennsylvania State Park System, Norristown Farm Park is a working farm in continuous use since colonial times. We will see some of the 15 historic buildings, the earliest dated 1764, along with woods and fields plus miles of trails with links to the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen trails. Lunch later at Collegeville Diner. Check with the hike leaders if the weather looks iffy.

1ST Meeting place: 9:00 am at Boscov’s East, Bus. Rt. 422 East, Exeter to carpool
2nd Meeting place and GPS: 10:00 am, Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd, Norristown

Directions: After entering park, follow Upper Farm Road, pass Visitors Ctr, continue a short distance to lot #3 where rest rooms will be available. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-763-8376 & 610-796-7602

Saturday January 11, 2020 - Middle Creek Hike

5 to 6 moderate to difficult miles

This will be a scenic hike along some nice wooded trails. There will be hills and stones to contend with. Bring water and snacks. There are several places in the area for lunch later.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center 
GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens

Directions: From Rt. 272 South in Adamstown, take Rt. 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.


For more information & further directions, contact: 717-949-2056

Saturday January 4, 2020 - Lenhartsville Loop

Approx. 5 easy miles

Join in on 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 also pass the remains of the 19th century Maiden Creek Iron Furnace. Lunch afterwards at C. J. Hummel’s restaurant.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the rear of the side parking lot of C.J. Hummel’s
GPS: 28 Willow Street, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

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