Nolde Forest - Saturday November 24, 2007

6 miles, weather permitting

This will be a nice, cold hike, so dress accordingly. Bring water and wear sturdy boots.

Meeting Place: 10:00am, Sawmill parking lot located on Route 625



For further information or directions contact: 610-777-4223

Bowmansville Area - Saturday November 17, 2007

5 miles+, depending on the weather

Hike with Doug over some of the back roads and farmlands of the Bowmansville area. There will be a few small hills.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, St John's Worship Center parking lot, Route 625, South of Bowmansville

For directions and further information, contact: 610-775-7453

Valley Forge - Saturday November 10, 2007

5 miles

This will be a relatively level and easy hike to see the various positions of the Colonial State Brigades. We will also see the remnants of the trenches on their outer line of defenses, with a stop at the Washington Memorial Chapel. The final stop will be the Chapel Cabin Shop specializing in their famous cakes, candies as well as lunch, pastry, and ice cream.

1st Meeting Place: 9:00am, Boscov's East (east end of lot) on Business Route 422 East in Exeter Township

2nd Meeting Place: 10:00am, Valley Forge Visitor's Center

For directions and further information, contact: 215-592-3037

Hamburg Reservoir, Pulpit Rock Hike - November 3, 2007

5 miles, moderate

We will be doing a reverse loop past Hamburg Reservoir and on up to Pulpit Rock. Coming down we will follow the road, instead of the A.T., and a short section of the original A.T. still existing prior to its current relocation. We will pass the Windsor furnace shelter along the way. There are a few short, very rocky sections. Wear Sturdy boots. If the group wishes, the hike could be lengthened to about 6 1/2 miles.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Hamburg Reservoir parking area, end of Reservoir Rd. (off old route 22)

For directions or further information contact: 610-921-3252

Kutztown Area Country Roads - Saturday October 27, 2007

5.5 miles

This is a circular hike on several rural, macadam and gravel roads, passing by farms and wooded areas. The hike includes some hills. Optional lunch stop at the Kutztown Tavern.

Meeting place: 8:30 am, Kutztown Shopping Center on Constitution Blvd. near the CVS

Directions: 222 North, Krumsville exit route 737, at end of exit ramp left onto Constitution Blvd.
Go straight at traffic light to the Kutztown Shopping Center on the right.

For directions or further information, contact: 610-562-0207

Tohickon Valley Trail - Saturday October 20, 2007

7.3 mile loop trail with a 200 foot elevation

This hike tours the north canyon wall of Tohickon Creek, passing through Tohickon Valley Park and the high rocks area of Ralph Stover State Park in Bucks County. The degree of difficulty is moderate with high rock cliff and viewpoints, wildlife sightings, forest wildflowers, and fall foliage. There are 4 great overlooks - Doan's Cedar, Balcony, and Argillite. Come prepared with hiking boots, lunch, water, and a camera to capture the great views. We will stop for our "traditional" food fuel for those who wish to join us.

Meeting place: 8:30 am , Boscov's East (east end of parking lot) Business route 422 East, Exeter Township

For directions and further information, contact: 610-796-7302

Kelly's Run - Saturday October 13, 2007

9+ miles, strenuous and hilly

Visit this very scenic area with 4 stream crossings. (or 3 with a girder bridge!) Bring walking sticks, lunch and water. Kathy also led this hike last winter and the group was rewarded with a bald eagle sighting at the pinnacle.
Note: 1 1/2 hours drive to trail head located in Lancaster and York Counties

Meeting Place: 8:30 am at Ollie's parking lot (closed Giant and A. C. Moore), intersection of business Routes 222 and 724 at Lancaster Ave. in Shillington

For directions and further information, contact: 610-603-9461