Saturday June 28, 2025 - BLUE MOUNTAIN/DREHERSVILLE - NOTE: time correction

5.5 to 6 miles 
This loop hike begins on the north side of Blue Mountain, at the base below Hawk Mountain. The first half makes the long climb up the mountain via a road. Much of the return utilizes a more wooded trail.
Meeting place: 9:30 AM - State Gamelands Parking Lot on Rockland Drive, Drehersville

Directions: Take Route 61 north into Schuylkill County. In Molino, turn right onto Route 895 east. After about 2 miles (Drehersville), turn right onto Hawk Mountain Rd. Take the first right onto Rockland Drive. After a bit more than half a mile, Rockland Drive makes a 90° left turn, then soon after makes a 90° right turn. Instead of making the right turn, turn left into the gamelands parking lot.

GPS: [40.628895, -76.011523] Approximate: 95 Rockland Drive, Orwigsburg (Drehersville) 17961

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-850-1855

Saturday June 21, 2025 - WYOMISSING PARK

Approximately 5 easy to moderate miles 

We will walk through the pine forest through the summit trail to the ice rink park and into Reading Museum Park. We then route back to the parking lot.

Meeting place: 9:30 AM Parking lot next to Wyomissing Park soccer field on Old Wyomissing Rd.

Directions: Make right from route 222 West (Lancaster Ave) past the entrance to WAWA onto Old Wyomissing Rd.

GPS: Approximate [40.306442, -75.976470] Check Google for picture of parking lot on left in picture.

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-698-6784

Saturday June 14, 2025 - DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD

Approximately 4 miles 

NOTE: Rain cancels because of some of the shallow areas.  It may be muddy if there have been recent rains. 

This hike involves following the equestrian trail and then up to the North picnic area and seeing some of the historical buildings. This year is the 300th anniversary of the Daniel Boone Homestead. Their anniversary coincides with Exeter Quaker Meeting’s own 300th anniversary, where the Boones were members. The homestead is working on clearing paths for anniversary activities. Exeter Meeting and the Homestead will be partnering on some activities. 

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Daniel Boone Homestead Bridle Trail Head Parking Lot

Directions:  400 Daniel Boone Rd, PA. 19508 Meeting at Bridle Trail Head on the left immediately after entering the park.  

GPS: Bridle Path/ Wayside Lodge Parking Lot [40.29407, -75.79422]

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-914-3411

Saturday June 7, 2025 - LEHIGH PARKWAY ALLENTOWN

6 easy miles

Six-mile semi-loop out and back hike starting at the Fish Hatchery. Generally an easy walk, modest elevation changes, interesting sights along the trail-- hunter’s cabin, Museum of Indian Culture, Bogert’s Bridge (oldest covered bridge in Lehigh County), etc. Several lunch options in Allentown or Emmaus afterwards.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Parking Lot of Li’l Le-Hi Trout Nursery, 2901 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA 18103 

Directions: 78 East to PA 29 (Cedar Crest Blvd). South on Cedar Crest for about bit over a half mile. Left on Fish Hatchery Road. Parking lot on left. There is also overflow parking on the right side of the road.

GPS: 2901 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown PA 18103 [40.56447, -75.51361]

for more information and further directions, contact: 484-284-0946 with questions.