Saturday December 30, 2023 - Lake Ontelaunee Hike

Approx. 6 miles (3 miles out, 3 miles back)

We’ll walk along the shore of Lake Ontelaunee. Relatively easy, flat hike. Will be canceled in the event of extreme cold, rain, or heavy snow. Lunch optional afterward at Rico Casa, 600 Shoemaker Ave., Shoemakersville (on Rte 61 across the street from Sheetz).

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Parking Area Ontelaunee Trails

Directions: From Reading, take US-222 north to Moselem Springs, then go west on 662. Alternatively, take PA-61 north to Shoemakersville, then go east on 662. 

GPS: 1561-1599 Moselem Spring Rd, Hamburg 

GPS: 40.500823,-75.888170 

For more information or further directions, contact: 412-445-7319 or 412-445-7359

Saturday December 23, 2023 - The Maiden Creek & Country Roads

Join our "traditional" cool weather hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is a moderate 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 afterward to be decided by the group. Extreme cold ( <20 degrees F ), ice or snow storm cancels.

Meeting place: 10:00 AM at the rear of the side parking lot of C.J. Hummels, Rt.143 Lenhartsville. 

GPS: 28 Willow St, RT.143 in downtown Lenhartsville.

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

Saturday December 16, 2023 - Nolde Forest

4-5 moderate miles

We will hike on mostly gradual hills, but with a few short steep ones as we traverse Nolde Forest. Rain, snow, or ice cancels. You can pack a lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables if the weather is warm and sunny or do lunch out on your own.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Parking lot along Route 625.

Directions: From Route 724, turn south at the intersection of Route 625 (New Holland Road). Pass Church Road on the right. The Sawmill Parking Lot is a short distance past this on the right. 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-763-8376

Saturday December 9, 2023 - Wyomissing Night-Lights!!!

3-4 easy miles
Something different! The Christmas festivities will continue as we stroll through Wyomissing to check out the beautiful decorations. Rain or snow cancels.

Meeting place: 5:00 pm at the Knitting Mills Parking Lot, Penn Avenue & Park Road

Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue through West Reading, turn right at Wawa onto Park Road, go 1⁄2 block, then left on Court Lane and left again into parking lot. 

GPS: 900 block Penn Avenue, Wyomissing (entrance off Park Road) 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-914-1357

Saturday December 9, 2023 - Annual Christmas Party - See CLUB FLYER for details

 See CLUB FLYER for Christmas Party Details

12:30 pm Hike followed by Christmas Dinner 2:00pm - 4:00pm

See Wyomissing Christmas Night-Lights for after-party activity!!!

Saturday December 2, 2023 - Gring's Mill Recreation Area

6 easy miles

We will hike on the flat, gravel Union Canal Towpath beside the Tulpehocken Creek.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: Route 222 to Broadcasting Road exit. Go east on Broadcasting and turn right on Tulpehocken Rd. Gring’s Mill will be on your left. GPS: 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-763-2808