Saturday February 23, 2013 - Vinemont Hike

Approx 5-6 miles

Join Doug for a combination of road and trail hike with some hills in the Vinemont area. We will be eating afterwards of course! Deep snow cancels.

Meeting place: 9:30 am Redner's in Sinking Spring Rte 422 West to shuttle to the hike

For further information & directions, contact: 610-750-4097

Saturday February 16, 2013 - French Creek/ Horseshoe Trail

Approx 5-6 miles

We will continue our Horseshoe Trail series of section hikes. This hike starts at the firetower entrance road in French Creek Park, then winds through the surrounding gameland. Come and see the park in the winter with the leaves down. After walking through a variety of terrain we will end at the intersection of a farm lane and Geigertown Road. This is a shuttle hike. Heavy snow cancels. Lunch in Birdsboro will follow for those interested.

Meeting place: 10:00 am parking lot across from the French Creek Visitors Center on Park Road

For further information & directions (weather conditions permitting), contact: 610-286-6886

Saturday February 9, 2013 - Thun Trail

Approx 5 miles

Try the Thun Trail in the winter. The brochure says this hike is 5 miles. Easy hiking from the Brentwood parking lot to Gibralter by Rt. 724. Snow or ice cancels. This will be a shuttle hike.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Brentwood parking lot, Rte 10, Morgantown Road

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

Saturday February 2, 2013 - Heart of the Perkiomen Valley

Approx 6.5 - 7 miles

Take a winter walk along the Perkiomen Trail from Green Lane Park, the Snyder Road Trailhead, to Schwenksville borough, ending near Pennypacker Mills. Follow the Perkiomen Creek for about 6.7 miles. Wear footwear appropriate for the conditions. Falling snow, rain, bad roads will cancel. Check with the leader if weather is questionable.

Meeting place:
1st - 9:30 am Weis Market Rte 73 & Friedensburg Rd, Oley
2nd - 10:15 am Snyder Road trailhead, Green Lane Park

For further information & directions, contact: 610-775-2677

Saturday January 26, 2013 - Port Clinton Towpath

Approx 5 miles

Take a 4 to 5 mile hike on the Old Schuylkill Canal Towpath in Port Clinton. This is mostly woodland trail walking with some roads and hills. Hope to see some ice formations on the cliffs. Wear good hiking boots and orange blaze as we will be adjacent to state game-lands and may even enter the area. There is an old cemetery to explore on our descent into the village.

Meeting Place:
1st - 9:30 am Redner's Market Rte 61 North, Leesport
2nd - 10:00 am Port Clinton Playground, at the end of Pine Street

For further directions & more information, contact: 610-929-9694

Saturday January 19, 2013 - Lancaster Central Park

Approx 6 miles

This hike meanders through a wooded area along the beautiful Mill Creek. Walk across a covered bridge, traverse a portion of the Conestoga Trail and view the Lancaster Valley from Indian Rock. This park abounds with history.

Meeting place: 9:30 am Ollie's parking lot, Rte 222 & Rte 724 in Shillington.
A little snow is ok, but ice cancels,

For further information & directions, contact: 610-796-7602

Saturday January 12, 2013 - Thun Trail Winter Hike

Approx 6 miles, weather permitting
An easy walk (if there is no snow) to Baer Park and back. Along the way we will see what remains of the Schuylkill Navigation Company. Special appearance by co-leader George Glass.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Brentwood parking lot, Rte 10, Morgantown Road

For further information & directions, contact: 484-529-8682