Saturday November 24, 2018 - Hereford Township Hike

6 moderate miles

This hike will be in Berks County’s eastern-most township, a scenic rural location at the headwaters of the Perkiomen Creek. The hike will be on little used roads, possibly 50% being dirt or gravel. It briefly enters Lehigh County. There are numerous historic homes and farmsteads. A little is flat.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Hereford Twp Park at 11 Township Road, Macungie 

Directions:
(1) Rte 222 north of Reading, take Park Rd through Blandon, Mertztown, Longswamp, past Bear Creek Mtn Resort to Seisholtzville. (Street name changes along the way.) Beware: detours may be in place. From Seisholtzville (St. Peters Rd to left), continue about 1/2 mile to Township Rd. Turn left and park in lot. If you pass the Hereford Twp. building (a large white barn) to the left, you went past Township Road.
(2) Take Rt. 100 north of Bally to Rt. 29, turn left (Turkey Hill on corner). Travel 3-4 miles, past the Hereford Twp building (a large white barn) on the right. Township Road is just past this at the crest of the hill.

NOTE: Snow, ice or heavy rain cancels this hike

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-323-1703

Saturday November 17, 2018 - Daniel Boone Homestead park

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Follow leader as we explore the Daniel Boone Homestead. The hike is moderate with a few ups and downs, but nothing too strenuous. Wear bug spray! Lunch will be at the Exeter Family Restaurant afterward.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the large parking lot on the left as you enter the park 
GPS: 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro

NOTE: Steady or heavy rain cancels

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-203-9803

Saturday November 10, 2018 - Morlatton Village & Amity Gardens

4-5 easy to moderate miles

We will take a look at the Morlatton Village – old Swedish settlement dating back to the early 1700s, then we will cross into Amity Gardens to hike through the streets of more modern neighborhoods. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Lunch after the hike is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Morlatton Village Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail

GPS: 480 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA

Directions: from Reading, follow 422 east to Douglassville, turn right onto River Bridge Road, then a right onto Old Philadelphia Pike, then drive 150 yards to the trailhead parking on the left


NOTE: Inclement weather cancels the hike 

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-467-8976

Saturday November 3, 2018 - Adamstown Stoudtsburg Village Hike

5 to 6 easy miles

A leisurely hike around Adamstown and then we will follow a trail over to Stoudtsburg Village. There will be a market open with interesting things to see in this Bavarian style village. Restrooms available.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at parking area off Rt. 222 south, at Adamstown/272 exit. Lot is on the left of Rt. 272 before Stoltzfus Trailers/Campers; spring water is to the right. 

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