Saturday June 30, 2018 - French Creek State Park

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Hike on the south side of Hopewell Lake on the Blue-Boone Trail, then over Colin’s Way with the new steps, continuing over to Hopewell through the park and back via the Horseshoe Trail, to the parking lot.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, West boat launch at Hopewell Lake by the restrooms 

DIRECTIONS: Go east on 422 to Baumstown/Birdsboro. Turn right on 345 to French Creek. Turn right on Park Road to boat launch area on your left.

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-603-9461

Saturday June 23, 2018 - Wyomissing / West Reading Mural Hike

5 to 5.5 easy miles

We will hike streets and sidewalks around Wyomissing/West Reading, through parks and view the many murals in West Reading.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, park on the lot across from Kuhn Funeral Home and the McDonalds along Penn Avenue

GPS: 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-678-5245

Saturday June 16, 2018 - Merrill Creek Reservoir

6 moderate miles

Located in Central Warren County, New Jersey, Merrill Creek Reservoir is a 650 acre artificial lake that is surrounded by 290 acres of protected woodland and fields. It really doesn’t take long to get there! 
NOTE: A few hikers ventured out into a misty morning for this hike previously, which turned sunny almost immediately. All agreed it was well worth the trip!

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Merrill Creek Reservoir Visitor Center parking lot 

DIRECTIONS: take I-78 East to New Jersey Exit 3, Turn left and go 1.1 miles to 3rd traffic light, then make a right onto Uniontown Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn right onto Rt. 57 (just after the tunnel). Go 3 miles and turn left onto Montana Road across from Hunters Tavern. Go 2 miles and turn left onto Richline Road, at the top of the hill. Go .2 miles and turn left on Merrill Creek Road. Go another .2 miles and turn right towards the Visitor Center parking lot. Do Not go to the Boat Launch area!

GPS: 34 Merrill Creek Road, Washington, NJ 07882

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-427-1022

Saturday June 9, 2018 - French Creek Heritage Trail Hike

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Enjoy a delightful and historic hike through colonial history alongside the beautiful French Creek. We will see an old mill, a covered bridge and the gunpowder works for Washington’s army; among other sites!

1st Meeting place: 9:30 am at Clock Tower, 2846 Main Street, Morgantown 19543 
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am at 1161 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville 19460 

Directions from 1st Meet: Drive 19 miles on Rt. 23 East. At stop sign, turn right onto Hares Hill Road to the parking lot immediately on the left after crossing the bridge over French Creek.

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-796-7602