Saturday June 27, 2020 - Historic Charles Evans Cemetery Hike

5+ miles, gradual hills

Mark McLaughlin, cemetery arborist, will hike with us, point out and identify some of the many special trees that he cares for. When he is done, we will take a 2.7 mile stroll around the perimeter with options to see famous statues such as Charles Evans, founder, the William DeBorbon Memorial, which is similar to the larger Witches Hat on Neversink Mountain, Hillside Mausoleum, views of the Fire Tower and many other views of Reading if we are blessed with clear weather.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Charles Evans, 1119 Centre Ave, inside the stone entrance 

NOTE: Park along/on the side of the circle driveway. There may be a volunteer hiker wearing an orange vest guiding you – tips accepted.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; CHECK MEMBERS EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.
CONTACT LEADER BY 8:00pm FRIDAY IF PLANNING TO HIKE

For more information further directions, contact leader: 484-797-4234 or “donnaschopsy@yahoo.com”

Saturday June 20, 2020 - Appalachian Trail Hike in Memory of Linda Witman

4 miles (2 miles in, 2 miles out)

Meeting place: 9:00am at Redner's , Route 61 North, Leesport

Trailhead start to be determined by leaders based on volume of hikers on trail.

GPS: 5471 Pottsville Pike

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED; REFER TO MEMBER EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.

To Preregister or for more information, contact leaders at: 484-252-9493 or 610-301-7271

Saturday June 13, 2020 - Robesonia Furnace Woods

4+ moderate to difficult miles

Hike with leader through the historic Robesonia Furnace Woods where in 1845 Henry Robeson transformed iron production by constructing an anthracite-coal furnace. This production continued until 1927 when Bethlehem Steel Corp bought Robesonia Furnace with the purpose of demolishing its competitor for iron ore. The hike will be on all types of terrain; poles are recommended. 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS; REFER TO EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES. PHONE LEADER BY 9:00pm FRI JUN 12 IF PLANNING TO HIKE.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Conrad Weiser Middle School, shuttle to trail head 1 mile away 

GPS: 347 Penn Avenue, Robesonia

Contact leader for preregistration or for more information: 610-507-5600

Saturday June 6, 2020 - Oley Road Hike

Approx. 6 moderate miles

This Oley Road Hike provides lots of scenery. We will see some historic mills and houses, including the Reiff homestead. There is a 1 mile plus hill to climb, but the reward will be the views as we descend.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS; REFER TO EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.
CONTACT HIKE LEADER'S EMAIL BY FRIDAY JUNE 5 TO SIGNUP. 

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Weis Market, Rt. 73 and Friedensburg Road

GPS: 61 Kings Plaza, Oley
To contact leader for Preregistration or for more information contact: 610-323-1703 or les.rohrbach@comcast.net

Post hike: All hikers that attended had a lovely hike with good weather. Social distancing was practiced. A few hikers even went to Jen & Jessie's afterwards for an enjoyable lunch outside!