Saturday September 26, 2026 - BRYN COED PRESERVE

~ 5 miles, moderate

We will be making a loop around the preserve.  There will be a mix of open, grassy meadow trails and dirt woodland paths, which can be muddy after rain. There will be a few short hills.  If the weather is nice, hikers could bring a picnic lunch and eat at nearby Opalanie Park. 1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA   

MEET and TIME: 10:00 AM - in the main parking lot for the preserve, 1869 Flint Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

DIRECTIONS: Take route 422 or route 724 east, past Birdsboro and Douglassville, to Pottstown. Turn right onto route 100 south.  Travel 4-5 miles and make a left onto Pughtown Road.  Travel about 5 miles and make a right onto St. Matthews Road.  Travel about 1 mile and turn left onto Flint Road. In just a few hundred feet turn left into the parking area.  There will be a reddish Natural Lands sign.   Address: 1869 Flint Road Chester Springs, PA 19425

GPS: N 40° 07.768 W 075° 36.488 or 40.12975, -75.60793

PARK LUNCH GPS for after hike: 40.12437, -75.62730

NOTE:  Heavy rains would cancel this hike.

HIKE LEADER: Contact 973-879-7080 for questions & further directions

Thursday September 24, 2026 - TO BE DETERMINED

 TO BE DETERMINED

Saturday September 19, 2026 - OAKS HIKE

Approx. 5 miles   Easy to medium

This is an easy hike mostly on a level land from Oaks through Collegeville. We can plan a total of 5 mile in and out hike depending on the group

Lunch: There are a number of Indian restaurants in this area. We could try "Dawat" if the group is into it

1st MEET & TIME: 8:15 AM Boscov’s East parking lot, 4500 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter 19606

2nd MEET & TIME: 9:30 AM Lower Perkiomen Valley Park at Oaks  

DIRECTIONS: Take Route 422E to the Oaks exit. Turn Right at light then Right again into the park.

ADDRESS: 101 New Mill Rd, Oaks, PA 19456

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

Thursday September 17, 2026 - TO BE DETERMINED

 TO BE DETERMINED

Saturday September 12, 2026 - BARTRAM TRAIL

Approx. 4-6 miles Flat

This is an in-out walk.  We can do as much or as little as people want.

Lunch is optional afterwards.

MEET & TIME:  9:30 AM at parking lot on Kernsville Dam Road

DIRECTIONS:  Take Route 61 North. Go past route 78 thru the construction zone.

Turn RIGHT onto Jetson Road at the traffic light (Starbucks is at the corner).  At the T turn RIGHT onto Industrial Drive. Continue till you cross the Railroad Tracks.Turn LEFT onto Kernsville Dam Road. Park in Large Parking lot.

Heavy snow or rain will cancel

HIKE LEADER: Contact 484-557-7854 with questions & further directions

PS: After the hike & Weather dependent: I am planning to bring my bike and ride the trail to Auburn, if anyone is interested

Thursday September 10 - TO BE DETERMINED

 HIKE TO BE DETERMINED

Saturday September 5, 2026 - THUN SECTION OF SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL

4-5 easy to moderate miles

We will take a look at the Morlatton Village - an old Swedish settlement dating back to the early 1700s—then hike the Thun Trail. The hike direction will be determined by popular vote on the day of the hike. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and something orange.

MEET & TIME: 10:45 AM, Morlatton Village Trailhead of Schuylkill River Trail

GPS: 40.253518585897595, -75.72580545411103

DIRECTIONS: From Reading, follow 422 east to Douglassville for about 14 miles, take right onto River Bridge Rd, after 0.2 miles another right onto Old Philadelphia Pike, drive 150 yards to the trailhead parking on the left.

GPS: 18 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA 19518

NOTE: Inclement weather cancels hike

HIKE LEADER: Contact 484-467-8976 for questions & further directions

Thursday September 3, 2026 - ANTIETAM LAKE

 5 miles

Hike will be led on some less traveled trails on Mount Penn starting at the previous Angora Fruit Farm that is now a park. We will visit the Tower. Bring water and snacks for the hike.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 AM at park office at the Angora Fruit Farm at 502 Angora Rd. 

GPS: 40.35902 -75.88246

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Reading on Perkiomen Ave., turn left on N. 23rd St at CVS, If coming from Exeter or Bypass onto Perkiomen Ave., make a right onto N. 23rd St. Follow 23rd St & it turns into Carsonia Ave. Follow Carsonia to end at multiple road intersection in Stony Creek and make a left onto Antietam Road. Make first left onto Angora Rd. Wind around lake past main parking lot and follow Angora Rd. to Angora Fruit Farm entrance on left at 502 Angora Road. Look for a small sign on the left and turn left toward the park office / farm house.

HIKE LEADER: Contact 610-223-6952 for any questions or more information

Saturday August 29, 2026 - 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.

MEET & 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

HIKE LEADER: Call 610-921-3252 for questions & call 610-451-5380 day of the hike

Thursday August 27, 2026 - BORDNER'S CABIN HIKE

5 miles

Members will be led on a hike to the Bordner Cabin in Swatara State Park. This hike and its return is a relatively flat hike of under 4 miles along the scenic Swatara Creek. The creek is crossed via an unexpectedly magnificent curved bridge. The very interesting Bordner Cabin itself was built by a high school shop teacher and his students years ago. For those desiring a longer hike extra distance will be obtained by extending the hike on one of the trails used to reach Bordner’s cabin.

MEET & TIME: 10 AM Sand Siding Trailhead, Route 443 

GPS: 40.504460, -76.510625

DIRECTIONS: Take Route 443 west from Pine Grove. Continue past Route 81. Proceed another 3 -4 miles. Look for the Twin Grove Campsite on the right. Immediately past the campsite look for a dirt road to the left and travel down this road to the parking area.

HIKE LEADER: Contact 610-850-1855 for questions or more information

Wednesday August 26, 2026 - ICE CREAM BIKE/HIKE – EPHRATA RAIL TRAIL

Bike ride approximately 13 miles. Bike rides should take 60-80 minutes. If walking, walk for 30-40 minutes, turn around, and return.

1st MEET & TIME: CARPOOL - 4:30 PM at Barnes & Noble 2751 Papermill Road, Broadcasting Square Shopping Center, Wyomissing

2nd MEET & TIME:  5:00 PM - Ephrata Rail Trail, 200 Railroad Ave., Ephrata, PA  17522

ICE CREAM: Fox Meadows Creamery 2475 W. Main St.  Ephrata, PA  17522

RIDE/HIKE LEADER: Call 610-334-2299 for questions & further directions

Sunday August 23, 2026 - ICE CREAM HIKE – SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL THEN SCOUPE DEVILLE!

Short easy flat hike

An Afternoon walk along the Schuylkill River Trail returning to get ice cream at Scoupe Deville

MEET & TIME: 2:00 PM Gibraltar Road & 724 lot with more parking across from Turkey Hill

DIRECTIONS:  If going from Reading take 422 bypass toward Pottstown. Take the Mount Penn Exit and bear right onto Neversink Road. Turn left at Painted Sky Road and follow to intersection of Painted Sky Road & Gibraltar Rd. and turn right onto Gibraltar Road.  

If on 422 business going West from Pottstown take left onto Gibraltar Road or if going on 422 business going East take right onto Gibraltar Road. 

For all directions, follow Gibraltar Road to Route 724 & go straight past light and turn immediately right into Schuylkill Trail parking lot next to Cedar Hill Flowers. 

For ice cream afterwards, turn left onto Main St. out of SRT parking lot. Follow Main St. past Scoupe DeVille and immediately turn right onto Old Gibraltar Rd. and turn immediate right into Scoupe DeVille Parking lot is behind the ice cream shop. If full go across intersection on Old Gibraltar Road and use lot at the park.

NOTE CONSTRUCTION BRIDGE IS CLOSED: If going East on Bypass you must take Mount Penn exit off 422 Bypass since 724 is closed for detour of bridge construction, you CANNOT exit at I-176 and take immediate exit to 724 East to get there. 

GPS:  3326 Main Street Birdsboro [40.28331, -75.86871]

HIKE LEADER:  Call 484-818-3813 for questions & further directions

Rain will cancel

Saturday August 22, 2026 - ANTIETAM LAKE / ANGORA FARM PARK

Approx 5 - 6 miles on moderately hilly trails

We will be walking some less traveled trails on Mount Penn starting at the previous Angora Fruit Farm that is now a park. We will visit the Tower. Bring water and snacks for the hike. Pack a lunch to eat at the Orchard afterwards & bring a camp chair to sit.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 AM at park office at the Angora Fruit Farm at 502 Angora Rd.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Reading on Perkiomen Ave., turn left on N. 23rd St at CVS, If coming from Exeter or Bypass onto Perkiomen Ave., make a right onto N. 23rd St. Follow 23rd St & it turns into Carsonia Ave. Follow Carsonia to end at multiple road intersection in Stony Creek and make a left onto Antietam Road. Make first left onto Angora Rd. Wind around lake past main parking lot and follow Angora Rd. to Angora Fruit Farm entrance on left at 502 Angora Road. Look for a small sign on the left and turn left toward the park office / farm house. 

GPS: 502 Angora Rd., Reading 40.35902 -75.88246

HIKE LEADER: Call 610-223-6952 for questions & further directions

NOTE: Pack a lunch to enjoy after the hike at the orchard grounds. Bring a camp chair. 

Leaders will provide refreshments and some extra snacks to go with lunch!

Thursday August 20, 2026 - HOPEWELL LAKE

 3 or more miles

Hike will be led on a fairly easy hike from Hopewell Lake to Scott’s Run Lake and return. Only 1 small hill. Option to return after 3 miles or hike all around Lake for 4.5 miles. Mostly shady except for dam breasts.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 AM, Hopewell Boat Launch.

DIRECTIONS: from Birdsboro take PA-345 South and turn right onto Park Road. Travel 1.8 miles and look for Boat Launch parking on the left.

P.S. Don’t forget the bridge on route 724 at Gibraltar is still under construction and closed to traffic.

HIKE LEADER: Call 484-877-3340 with questions or directions

Saturday August 15, 2026 – OFF ROAD & ROAD TOUR FOR FLEETWOOD RESERVOIR

4 miles - easy to moderate

Hiking course will be both on and off road to back side of Fleetwood. Roughly four miles, easy to moderate. 

MEET & TIME: 9:30 AM at Fleetwood Reservoir

DIRECTIONS:  From Reading take Warren Street Bypass East to Pricetown Rd. (Rt 12) to intersection.  Turn left on Memorial Highway Rt 662 towards Fleetwood.  1/4 mile down bear right on Houck Rd.   Stay on Houck Rd....about .08 Mile turn right on Willow Rd.  Half mile up on the left near water towers....

If using Mapquest...just plug in Fleetwood Reservoir. (approximate address 147 Willow Rd.)

GPS: [40.43853,-75.80888] 

Lunch afterwards at Grand Central Tap Room.  Intersection of Rt 662 and Fleetwood/Blandon Rd.  

GPS: [40.45335 ,-75.81999]

HIKE LEADER:  Call 610-944-5775 (W) 484-880-8140 (C) for questions & further directions

Thursday August 13, 2026 - LEBANON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL (New Portion of Trail)

Approx  2.5 miles

Leader will take us onto a new portion of the Lebanon Valley Trail to Rail in Jonestown to check out. We will park at mid point giving us the opportunity to check the new portion; then back to mid point. There we can end our hike or go the other way to the bridge over Swatara Creek. (Eagles have been seen from this bridge). Heavy rain cancels the hike.

MEET & TIME: 10 AM at 333 West Market St, Jonestown next to Frostbitez restaurant, not in the Frostbitez parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: Interstate 78W to Rt 22W at Fredericksburg to RT 72 South, towards Lebanon, Left at first traffic signal, cross Swatara Creek, parking lot on the left by the creek.

HIKE LEADER: Call 610-603-6876 for questions and further directions