Approximately 5 miles
We will hike the perimeter of the park which has some difficult hills. Bring plenty of water. Rain or snow cancels it.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Church Road parking lot
Directions: From the traffic light on Lancaster Ave. in Kenhorst, proceed approximately 0.8 miles on
Route 625 South. Turn right on Church Road. Parking lot is approximately 0.2 miles on the left.
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-824-2740
6 moderate miles
Expect rocks and hills. This is a back-country-type loop hike. Once we cross Shed Road we will not cross another road. Bring plenty of water and wear proper footwear. We can discuss lunch options the day of the hike.
Meeting place: 9:30 am on Shed Road parking lot off Rte 345 French Creek State Park
Directions: From Reading go east on Rte 422 to Rte 345, left turn onto Shed Road.
GPS: 40.217733, -75.775517
For more information or further directions, contact: 717-376-5289
5 to 6 moderate to difficult miles
This will be a loop hike primarily on new bicycle trails. Explore new parts of Blue Marsh. Many hills, generally in woods and fields, only a bit near the lake.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at the State Hill boat ramp
Directions: From Reading take State Hill Road. At State Hill turn left onto Brownsville Road, proceed 1/2 mi and turn right at State Hill Boat Ramp. Drive to bottom of hill to car parking.
GPS: 600 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring [40.367703, -76.042996 on Google]
For more information or further directions, please contact: C:610-850-1855
Approximately 4 easy miles
This hike is a gravel path with no hills. Rain will cancel the hike.
Meeting place: 9:00 a.m.
Directions:: From Rt. 61 North to Hamburg, bear right before the traffic light unto South 4th street. Cross State Street and turn left on Island Street. Continue to the end, turn right and park.
GPS: Hamburg Borough Swimming Pool
For more information or further directions, please contact: 610-926-3452
