Saturday November 1, 2025 - IRONTON RAIL TRAIL LOOP

5.5 – 6 miles easy/mod

This a relatively easy hike on the Ironton Rail Trail in Lehigh County. It is a multi-use trail with lots of historic roots and is an enjoyable walk with the railroad in mind!

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am at 3853 Chestnut St trailhead. (From US 22 E Follow PA 145N and go right on Chestnut St and look for railroad car and parking lot.)

Directions: Follow US-222 N, take the PA 737 exit on US-222 N to get on to I-78E/US-22E in Weisenberg Township from Eagle Point Road, Mill Creek Road and US 22. Follow US-22E 6.6 miles to Exit for PA-145N/MacArthur Rd/ 7th St. Take the exit for Mac Arthur Rd, follow any signs to Mac Arthur Rd. Stay on Mac Arthur Rd for 3.8 miles, take a sharp right onto Chestnut St. (A Sheetz is on the far right of this intersection) Go 0.4 miles on Chestnut, Rail Trail parking lot is on right (See a pavilion that looks like a railroad station.)

GPS: 40.67105, -75.50806 Address: 3853 Chestnut St., Whitehall, PA 18049

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-944-5775 

Saturday October 25, 2025 - NORTH LAKE LOOP

Approx. 7 miles moderate to difficult, has hills (some options, see description below)

At the beginning, we can decide to do either a 3 or 6 mi on an easy part (no hills) as an in-out hike. After that we will continue into some hills and do the loop. Group’s choice. Wear Orange. Heavy snow or rain will cancel. Lunch is optional afterwards.

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am - Blue Marsh Old Church Road Trailhead

Directions:  Take Route 183 North. Pass the Blue Marsh Restaurant. In about 2.5 miles -Turn Left onto Old Church Road. Parking lot is on the left.

GPS:   40.407143, -76.070529

For more information & further directions, contact: 484-557-7854 

Saturday October 18, 2025 - LEASER LAKE

5 miles, moderate

We will hike around the perimeter trail of the Leaser Lake, just over the northern Berks line in Leigh County. The terrain will vary from open fields to deep woods and marshy areas. This hike is especially well suited for spotting many different birds and wildflowers. Lunch will be up to the hikers. A few options would be “The Westy” in Hamburg or “Fiore’s” in Shoemakersville. Call the leader if the weather is questionable. Wear Orange.

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am - Parking lot at the end of Pleasure Court (South parking area and boat launch)

Directions: Take route 143 north out of Lenhartsville. Drive about 8 miles, make a left turn onto Pleasure Court, just before the large stone church in Jacksonville (about a mile past Wanamaker’s General Store).

GPS: 40.671195, -75.832145

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 

Saturday October 11, 2025 - TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE (LEHIGH COUNTY)

7 strenuous miles

We will be starting our 7-ish mile hike using the southern parts of the Border Loop trail (many elevation changes, some steep). Next, our route will cover trails through the central part of the park, some of which are level, while others have quite a bit of elevation change. We will finish our trek using the northern and central sections of the Border Loop, which again, have multiple elevation changes. As a reward we will be treated to beautiful views on the way.This route eliminates the more challenging parts of the Border Loop and is a good choice for hikers who are not sure they are ready for the full 9.5 mile loop.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am - 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA

DIRECTIONS: Take I-78E to 22E to 309N toward Schnecksville. Go about 5 miles and turn left onto Old Packhouse Rd. Go about 1 mile and turn right onto Orchard Rd. Parking lot on left.

GPS: 40.656162,-75.615769

LEADER: 484-284-0946 for questions & further directions

Saturday October 4, 2025 - WYOMISSING PARK

5 miles, easy to moderate

We will start at the Reading Museum Park, head towards the ice rink proceeding to the summit trail through the pine forest, loop back to the parking lot. The hike would be around 5 miles. Lunch will be at Laxmi Grill in Wyomissing PA

MEET and TIME: 9:30 am - Reading Museum parking lot, 1218 Parkside Drive, South Reading PA 19611

DIRECTIONS: Address: 1218 Parkside Drive, South Reading PA 19611

GPS: 40327452, -75.951002

LEADER: 610-927-7525 for questions & further directions