Approximately 5 miles
No hills on this trek! Hike will take place on trails and roads. We will hike along the Schuylkill River trails. . Choice of restaurants after, of course,
NOTE: Heavy rain cancels
Meeting place: 9:30 am Leesport Redner’s, 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport 19533
GPS: 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport [40.44380, -75.95128]
for more information and further directions, contact: 610-750-4097
5 moderately difficult miles (with easier alternative)
Join our group as we hike once again through some of the well-marked trails of Monocacy Hill’s 428 acres. We will go down to the creek with the charming waterfall and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley. We may also go by landmarks like the never-used railroad trestle and the homestead site of Sallie Shirey. Hiking boots/poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky. For those who don’t wish to climb to the peak, an alternative path that meets up on the other side is a possibility. Lunch at Vincenzo’s afterward, 1333 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, https://www.vincenzosristorante.org
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. in THE NEW HILL ROAD parking lot (Some people were interested in learning where this new parking lot is, so we will be meeting there. It is much larger than the Geiger St. parking lot and comes in near the waterfall).
Directions:NOTE: CORRECTION ON DIRECTIONS: From 422 coming from Reading, turn left onto Hill Road. Follow 422 East and make a left onto Monocacy Creek Road. Then make a left onto Victoria Drive. When you reach Hill Road, make a right and parking lot is shortly after turn on the left. Park all the way in, on the right back side of the parking lot.
If you coming West on 422, You can turn right on Monocacy Creek Road and then follow above directions.
GPS: [40.269131, -75.754796]
for more information and further directions, contact: 610-468-5039
4 to 6 miles
The hike will start on the Horseshoe Trail to the Charcoal Trail and back to the Horseshoe Trail to walk along the French Creek North Branch. There will be a few hills, but mostly we will enjoy the beautiful forest and creek. We can have lunch at the picnic tables (bring lunch) or go to nearby St. Peter’s Village.
Meeting place: 10:00 am Warwick County Park- parking lot, 191 County Park Rd, Pottstown, PA., 19465.
GPS: 191 County Park Rd, Pottstown, PA [40.16877, -75.72099]
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-750-3115
Approx 7 miles moderate to strenuous
Hike will be taking the blue trail from Olivet Boys & Girls Camp in Hamburg to Pocahontas Springs. We will then follow the AT southbound to Port Clinton and then follow River Road back to the Olivet Boys & Girls Camp. Bring plenty of water and snacks and make sure to wear your hiking boots! There will be great views to be had. Lunch afterwards, group decision on restaurant location.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Olivet Boys & Girls Camp; Girls Camp Parking Lot at 115 Mountain Ave., Hamburg
GPS: Olivet Boys & Girls Camp; Girls Camp Parking Lot 115 Mountain Ave, Hamburg 19526 [40.57017, -75.98701]
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-223-6952
Saturday May 3, 2025 – TRAIN RIDE TO PHILADELPHIA – PENN’S LANDING TOUR – 5+ miles
Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Transit Center into the “City of Brotherly Love” with an enjoyable walking tour of Penn’s Landing and Head House Square. Our walk will take us from the Jefferson Train Station to Penn’s Landing to check out the various activities that the seaport has to offer. Plenty of places to see and things to do such as the Independence Seaport Museum, USS Olympia, a submarine, River Ferry Links to New Jersey and others.
Be aware admission fee is required for Seaport Museum ($20.00 – includes museum, tour of battleship, submarine Becuna may be separate fee), and other things to see are free. Eateries are at some spots along Penn’s Landing and the nearby Head House Square area. Dress in comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes for walking on pavements. Bring sunscreen since we’ll be by the water. This trip is rain or shine, so bring rain gear if the weather forecast is drops! There are options for things to see if the weather is rainy or extremely hot.
COSTS: $8.00 each way on SEPTA Regional Rail from Norristown Saturday fare for SEPTA train ride; pay for ride on train (price subject to change) if obtained day of trip. Cost may be involved for other attractions such as Seaport Museum.
Meeting place: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus. Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp, where we will car-pool to the Norristown Transit Center to take the train. We will meet around 4:30 pm to take the train back to Norristown unless another time is decided by the group on the day of the trip. Driving directions to the train station, maps of Philadelphia and the schedule of train departures and arrivals will be provided on the day of the trip.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BUS TRIP - WE WILL BE CARPOOLING AS A CLUB EVENT
GPS: Boscov’s East 4500 Perkiomen Ave, Reading [40.30877, -75.86749]
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-823-9023
