Saturday February 5, 2022 - Gibraltar Hill

6.5 to 7 difficult miles

We will access Gibraltar Hill via the Schuylkill River trail. The trails here are generally unmaintained. Expect ruts and logs across the trails. This is mostly up and down, not too much level. At this time of year there should be some good views. Snowy or icy roads will cancel this hike.

Meeting place: 10 a.m. at Angstadt Lane trailhead off Rte 724.

Directions: From Rte I-176, take Rte 724 east toward Birdsboro for one block. Take the first left onto Angstadt Lane and continue for about 2/10 mile to the trailhead parking. 

GPS: Angstadt Lane, Birdsboro [40.300137, -75.899642]

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

Saturday January 29, 2022 - Enola Low Grade Trail / Quarryville Section

4-5 easy miles

This trail extends over 26 miles long so we will not be doing it all this day!!! We'll walk west for a couple of miles, turn around and walk east for a couple of miles. Total length of hike is 4-5 miles.

Meeting place: 8 a.m. at Ollie’s Outlet, 2251 Lancaster Pike, Shillington. Leave at 8:08 and drive 45-50 miles to trailhead.

Directions: South on 222, through Lancaster, east on 372 to Bushong Road Trailhead. 

GPS: 112 Bushong Road, Quarryville

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-562-8680 (Ron) and 484-515-8001 (Mercedes) 

Saturday January 22, 2022 - French Creek - Turtle Trail

5.7 strenuous miles

We will hike the Turtle Trail loop in French Creek State Park. The trail is narrow and rocky; hiking boots (not shoes) are recommended. If you have hiking poles, bring them. Rain or light snow DOES NOT cancel this hike. We can have lunch afterwards if you would like.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. on the parking lot in French Creek State Park
Directions: Follow Rte 422 East, turn right on Rte 345 south to Birdsboro, turn left onto East Main St., then right on Chestnut and continue to FCSP. Turn right onto Park Road and drive past Scotts Run, Hopewell Lake, and the Park office. About 0.4 miles past the office, turn left into the parking lot next to South Entrance Road. This is NOT the boat ramp parking lot.

GPS: Park Road & South Entrance Road [40.19596, -75.796911] 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-247-5190 or naturerocks1024@gmail.com

Saturday January 15, 2022 - Wyomissing Trail

4-5 easy miles

Meet on the Reading Public Museum parking lot to walk the Wyomissing Trail. Path may be ice covered/snow covered/or clear! Not sure? Call the leader.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at 500 Museum Road, Wyomissing 

For more informer further directions, contact: 610-451-0821 call or text.

Saturday January 8, 2022 - Thomas P Bentley Nature Preserve & Conebella Farm

??? Miles, approximate 1 hour walk & additional time for tour of the farm

This gorgeous, historic, and bio-diverse preserve is 108-acre mosaic of woods, fields, wetlands, and stunning scenery opened to the public in 2019 and contains a 1-mile rolling trail for exploration. Recognized as a “Birding Hot Spot” by the Valley Forge Audubon Society, the Preserve currently has 111 species recorded as having been observed there. In addition to the beautiful scenery, natural areas and trails, the history at Warwick Furnace is rich. We will walk along the trail about one hour.

Meeting place: 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Restaurant, Rtes 23 & 10, Morgantown

Directions to the preserve: Drive 28 min. via Rte 23 East. Turn right onto Warwick Furnace Rd. 

GPS: Warwick Furnace Rd. & Valley Way Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343

Conebella Farm is famous for their Ayrshire cows and cheese. The farm store will be open. Leader has made special arrangements with the owner, Don Gable, for BCHC members to tour the farm. You may want to cover boots with a plastic bag (rubber band/old shoelaces). This is a working farm!

Directions to Conebella Farm: Drive 12 min. (via Rtes 401 & 82) GPS: 337 Chestnut Tree Road, Elverson

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-562-8680 (Ron) or Mercedes 484-515-8001

Saturday January 1, 2021 - New Year's Day Hike - Myerstown Walk

3.6 to 4 easy to moderate miles

We will walk on streets and sidewalks around Myerstown, through Stone Ridge Village, Towne Center and the post card place. We’ll walk by the college, Isaac Meier House, a small park and creek. Will go some back streets to return to cars. For those interested, Dutchway will be open and serving pork and sauerkraut dinners or “all-you-can-eat” meals.

Meeting place: 10:00 a.m. at New Beginnings Church

Directions: Go west on 422 toward Myerstown. Pass Dutchway and Country Fare, turn left into NewBeginnings Church at sign (before getting to light at Myerstown). Follow road and go left into lower lot entrance to park.

GPS: 430 E. Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown 17067 

For more information and further directions: 610-678-5245

Saturday December 25, 2021 - Merry Christmas To All! - No hike scheduled

Saturday December 18, 2021 - Middlecreek Wildlife Management Area

5-6 Difficult miles

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Middle Creek Visitors Center

Directions: from Rt. 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Rd, then 2 miles to the Visitors Center 

GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578

for more information or further directions, contact: 484-824-2740

Saturday December 11, 2021 - Monacacy Hill Recreation Area ( and the roads that get to it!)

 6 Moderate miles

We will hike for about a mile on the roads to get to Monocacy Hill Recreation Area – 428 acres of forest in Amity Township, then hike wooded trails of the recreation area. NOTE: Inclement weather cancels the hike.

Meeting place: 9:30am  at the parking lot of Hill Road Recreation Area in Amity Township.

Directions from Reading to meeting place1: Take US 422 east to Amity Township (about 12 miles). After passing Dollar General on the left, make a left turn onto N. Monocacy Creek Rd. After 0.2 mile, turn left onto Victoria Dr. After 0.1 mile, turn right onto Hill Rd. After 0.1 mile, make a right into the gravel parking lot of Hill Road Recreation Area.

GPS MEET 1: 87 Hill Road, Douglassville 19518.

Directions for meeting place 2: 9:50 am at the Monocacy Hill Recreation Area parking (small parking lot plus side of the road parking).

GPS MEET 2: 54 Geiger Road, Douglassville 19518 

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

Saturday December 4, 2021 - Middle Creek Hike

 5-6 Moderate to Difficult Miles

This will be a nice, wooded trail hike in the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Weather permitting, we will start by hiking up a steep fire road to the Elders Run Trail. We will then follow Elders Run Trail to the Middle Creek Trail, then back to the parking area. There will be a long steep hill and stones to contend with. Bring water and snacks. There are several places in the area to stop for lunch after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center

Directions: From 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then travel 2 miles to the Visitors Center. 

GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578

For more information or further directions, contact: 717-949-2056

Saturday November 27, 2021 - Coventry Woods

 6 Moderately difficult miles

Using a number of trails and gravel roads, this hike will cover the western perimeter of this North Coventry Township park, just across the Berks border in Chester County. There will be several hill climbs and a variety of terrain. Snow will cancel.

Meeting place: 10 a.m. at the second lot in Coventry Woods. After entering the park, drive up a short hill, then down past the first parking lot to the bottom, follow the road left, and when it turns left again, the second parking area is on both sides of the lane.

Directions 1: Take Rte. 724 east from Birdsboro. About three quarters of a mile past River Bridge Rd (the road/bridge leading to Douglassville), turn right onto Unionville Road (All-Type Fence is located at this intersection). Follow Unionville Rd. 2.1 miles past Temple Church and Shenkel Church. Turn right at St. Peter’s Rd., then after about 0.5 mile turn left into Coventry Woods (Fernbrook Lane is to the right).

Directions 2: From Route 23, take St Peter's Rd. through St Peter's Village and continue for about 4 miles on St Peter's Rd. When you see Fernbrook Lane (on left), turn right into Coventry Woods.

GPS: 1954 St Peters Rd, Pottstown 19465 

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

Saturday November 20, 2021 - 100th Anniversary Hike at Warwick Park

 Approximate miles - ??? - Most likely a short hike

Leader Les will lead the anniversary hike for our celebration.

Meeting place: 11:00asm at Warwick Park

Directions: (From Reading) Take I-176 south to Morgantown. Go east on Route 23 for approximately 9 miles to Knauertown, turn right onto County Park Road (between houses in the village). Proceed 1/4 mile to Park entrance on the left. Pavilion is the largest one at top of hill.

GPS: 191 County Park Rd, Pottstown (Warwick), PA 19465 40.16873 N, 75.72067 W

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Hike is followed by BCHC's 100th Anniversary celebration! Reservations are required to attend this fun anniversary event.

Wednesday November 17, 2021 - Antietam Lake Park - National Take-a-Hike Day

6-7 miles on moderately hilly trails

We will be walking some less traveled trails. Please bring water and snacks.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Seidel Road Trailhead Parking Lot. If closed, meet at park office off of Angora Rd. 

Directions: Take Carsonia Avenue to the end in Stony Creek Mills. At stop sign, bear slight left and drive up Antietam Road along the right side of the lake. At Seidel Road, turn left, trailhead parking will be on your right. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Saturday November 13, 2021 - Governor Dick Blue & White Diamond Loop Hike

Approx. 5 moderate miles, elev. 803’

This will be my first hike as your leader. Please come out and support me. There are restrooms at the Environmental Center which should be open. Possible lunch at a restaurant afterwards for anyone interested.

Meeting place: 9:45 a.m. at Environmental Center- Clarence Schock Mem. Park at Governor Dick

GPS: 3283 Pinch Road, Manheim 17545

Directions: I-76 west/PA turnpike to exit 266, Rte 72 south/Lebanon Rd. Go about .5 mile and turn right onto Cider Press Road. Go about .4 mile and turn right onto Pinch Road. Drive about 1.7 miles to the Environmental Center.

For more informations or further directions, contact: 717-658-8152 or eileenrwolf@gmail.com

Saturday November 6, 2021 - Wyomissing Park Trail

Approximately 3.1 miles

Leader will hike the pathways of Wyomissing Trail!

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Reading Museum

GPS: 500 Museum Road, Reading 19611 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-698-6784

Saturday October 30, 2021 - Blue Marsh Stilling Basin

 Approximately 6 1/2 miles

We will hike to the boat launch area, then back on old and new trails. No big hills but a few small ones. Bring a chair and lunch to eat by the Stilling Basin.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Blue Marsh Stilling Basin upper parking lot

Directions: Take Rte 183/Bernville Rd. exit from Rte 222 north. Turn left at CVS onto County WelfareRd. At Palisades Drive turn left, then right to Stilling Basin. Park in upper parking lot. 

GPS: 1339 County Welfare Road, Leesport 19533

For more information or further directions, contact: 610--208-0201

Saturday October 23, 2021 - Crow's Nest Preserve

 4-5 Mile moderate circle walk

Please bring a mask and be willing to wear it if the Preserve requires it in certain areas. Enjoy the splashes of fall colors in this easy walk through the forest and fields of this nearby preserve. We will walk on woods roads, the Horse-Shoe Trail, and other preserve trails. They will open the restrooms and meeting room and tell us briefly about their work if possible. Lunch after is an option.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. Hopewell Furnace Visitors Center (we will not start at the Crow's Nest parking lot!) 

Directions: South on Rte 345 from Birdsboro. Turn right onto Mark Bird Lane.
GPS: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson 19520

For more information or further directions, contact: cell: 484-252-9493 or herblvanhorn@gmail,com

Saturday October 16, 2021 - Blue Marsh Lake starting at Lake Road

 5 Moderate Miles

The leader is trying this hike again and hope snow or rain doesn't cancel again. This is basically an in-and-out hike with some loops. There are woods, fields, views of the lake, and a few moderate hills. Snow and pouring rain will cancel. Call if uncertain on the morning of the hike. If the weather cooperates we can picnic afterwards at the parking area.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Blue Marsh Old Church Road parking lot

Directions: TakeRte183/Bernville Rd. exit from Rte222 north. Go approximately 5.5 miles and turn left onto Old Church Road. Parking lot is about 1 block from 183. We will then carpool about 2 miles to a smaller lot on Lake Road. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 717-376-5289

Saturday October 9 - Antietam Lake Park

 4-5 Moderate Miles

Utilizing numerous trails, the hike will commence at the Antietam Lake Park Trailhead. It will also include the Gravity Trail, which is rocky. There are some beautiful wetland areas. This should be a lovely hike as the trees will be putting on their autumn skirts. There are picnic tables by the Bingaman Nature Center and also by a man-made pond and wetland at Angora Fruit Farm which are perfect for a fall picnic lunch afterwards.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Antietam Lake Park Trailhead
Directions: Take Carsonia Ave. to the end in Stony Creek Mills. At stop sign, bear slight left and headup Antietam Road. Halfway up hill, take left onto Angora Road and proceed to trailhead on left. 

GPS: 306 Angora Road, Reading, PA 19606

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-914-3411 or 610-781-6533

Saturday October 2, 2021 - Maidencreek Hike

 4 Easy miles

This is an easy in-and-out hike along the northern portion of Lake Ontelaunee, fairly level with one hill. The trail is gravel and one part may be a bit wet if there was recent rain. Rain cancels.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at trailhead parking area.

DIRECTIONS: North on Rte 222 to Moselem Springs. Make a left onto Rte 662/Moselem Spring Road.Drive about 3 miles, passing McArdel's Pub on the left. Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left into the parking area. (If you wish to avoid the round-about at Moselem Springs, turn left at Dunkin Donuts onto Farmers Drive, go to end and turn left onto 662.)

GPS: 1560 Moselem Spring Road, Hamburg 19526

For additional directions or further information, contact: 610-926-3452 / eoneuk@comcast.net

Saturday September 25, 2021 - Money Rocks / Welsh Mountain Preserve

 4-5 moderate miles

This walk takes place on woodland trails. Expect some rocks.We will avoid the worst hills! There is 1000 acres on the mountaintop. History of this rugged area will be discussed since this was once a hideout for local gangs who raided the valley below. Lunch is an option afterward.

1st meeting place: 9:30am at Clocktower Plaza behind Burger King in Morgantown off of Route 10.

2nd Meeting place: 10:00am at Money Rocks Preserve parking lot on Narvon road

GPS: 936 Narvon Road, Narvon [40.095329, -75.982256]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-286-6886 (cell) or herbvanhorn@gmail.com

Wednesday September 22, 2021 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Berks Community Hiking Club!

🎂 Happy Birthday BCHC

We're officially 100 years old and going strong!

The earliest club record is in the Fall of 1921. Celebrate until the last day of Fall on December 20!!!!🎂

Saturday September 18, 2021 - Jim Thorpe Switchback/ Rail-Trail!

 12 difficult miles with rewards in the middle!

The Jim Thorpe Switchback is a must see! History and nature come together on this trail that dates back to the early 1800s when trains hauled coal from the mines to the Lehigh Canal. We will start the hike with a short but steep ascent onto the upper switchback trail passing Indian Springs. Then we will traverse another short but steep ascent to enjoy a picturesque view of the Lehigh Gorge and Glen Onoko Falls. In the middle of this adventure, we will hike into Jim Thorpe for an enjoyable lunch then return to Mauch Chunk Lake beginning with a short but steep hill road, then a lower and easier switchback trail.Bring PLENTY of water and snacks along with hiking boots for the rocky and muddy sections.

1st Meeting place: 8:00am at Redner's Market, Rte 61 in Leesport

2nd Meeting place: 9:30am at Mauch Chunk Lake Park

Directions: 61 North, right onto 895 for 16 miles, left onto E Railroad Ave in New Ringgold for 6.7 miles, left onto W. Penn Pike for another 6.7 miles, right onto Owl Creek Road (Careful! Hard to see this turn!) for 8.1 miles to Mauch Chunk Park Office.

GPS: 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe [40.843472, -75.805361]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-914-1357

Saturday September 11, 2021 - Leaser Lake Hike

 Approx 5 moderate miles

The hike will travel around the perimeter trail of Leaser Lake, just over the northern Berks Line in Lehigh County. There will be varying terrain from open fields to deep woods and marshy areas. This area is especially suited to spotting many different bird and wildflower species.Possible lunch at CJ Hummels afterwards for those comfortable eating inside.

Meeting place: 9:30am, parking lot at end of Pleasure Court (South parking area and boat launch)

Directions: Take Rte 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: Pleasure Court, Kempton [40.671195, -75.832145]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-921-3252 or call 610-451-5380 on morning of hike 

Saturday September 4, 2021 - Birdsboro Watershed & Climbing Area

 5-6 easy miles (unless you decide to join the rock climbers!)

We will traverse the closed portion of the Hay Creek Road to look for new interesting graffiti, then circle the dam and lake off on a dirt road. We will then return to Hay Creek Road to watch anyone climbing the old quarry area, then return to the cars.A great end to a Happy Labor Day Weekend.

Meeting place: 9:30am at the dead-end on Hay Creek Road. Nearest cross street is Elk Trail Lane.

Directions: From the traffic light in Gibraltar at the Turkey Hill, make a left on Rte 724 East. Take the first right (about 1.2 miles) then cross the RR tracks and turn left onto Rock Hollow. Drive 2.8 miles on Rock Hollow, cross Cocalico Road then wind around another 1.1 miles to Hay Creek Road.Turn left and proceed to the dead-end. There is road parking and a small parking lot available.

GPS: 2 Elk Trail Lane, Birdsboro & continue on to Hay Creek Road [40.235530, -75.839574]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-223-4568

Saturday August 28, 2021 - Middle Creek

 Approximately 5-6 miles, moderate to difficult

You will be led through trails in the Middle Creek Wildlife Refuge starting at the visitors center. Lots of nicely wooded areas and views. There will be some ups and downs on the trails that are chosen.

Make sure to bring water & snacks. There are several places nearby to stop for lunch afterward if anyone wants to.

Meeting place: 9:30 amp at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitors Center

Directions: From Rte 272 South, take Rte 897 North for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then 2 miles to the Visitors Center on the right. Go up the road to the Visitors Center to the parking lot.

GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 [40.27169, -76.25075]

For more information or further directions, contact 484-824-2740

Saturday August 21, 2021 - BCHC Annual Picnic

 Please see schedule flyer for details. 

Hike will take place at 1:00pm - Meet at picnic site for hike!

Saturday August 14, 2021 - Blue Marsh

4 easy miles - A very easy in-out hike!

This will be an easy relaxing in-out hike.

Meeting place: 9:00am at Blue Marsh North Boat Launch just past old Church Road.

Directions: North on Rte 183 from Reading, approximately 3 miles from the Blue Marsh Inn

GPS: 5950 Bernville Road, Bernville [40.412544, -76.086856]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-378-1477

 

Saturday August 7, 2021 - Neversink Mountain

 6 miles, strenuous & difficult

The hike will start 1/2 mile through the streets of Mt Penn from the Antietam Valley Shopping Center. We will then travel to the start of the East Ridge Trail and continue hiking the Neversink Trails for 5 miles, finally retracing our steps back to the parking lot for a 6-mile hike in length. Wear comfortable hiking shoes! Bring water.

Meeting place: 9:30am at the northwest corner of the Antietam Valley Shopping Center parking lot.

Directions: Take US 422 East to the Mt Penn exit.Turn left onto E Neversink Rd (signs for St Lawrence/Mt Penn) After 0.6 miles, turn left onto US 422 BUS W / Perkiomen Ave, then make a sharp right onto PA-562 E / St Lawrence Ave. After 0.2 mile, make a right into the Antietam Valley shopping Center parking lot. The northwest corner of the parking lot is next to the bank.

GPS: 2962 St Lawrence Ave, Reading [40.328170, -75.878955]

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

Saturday July 31, 2021 - Mt Penn Sites

 5-6 Miles, moderately difficult

Begin at the base of Mineral Spring Park, then walk to Egelman's Park, and take the wooded trails to Rotary Park with a stop off at Kuechler's Roost. More wooded trails follow to the William Penn Fire Tower, Drenkel Field, and finally the Pagoda. First half of the hike is up, the second half is down!

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. on South 19th St. between Pendora Park & Mineral Spring Park, next to the former East End Athletic Association in sight of Lindberg Viaduct.

Directions: From Perkiomen Ave, take South 19th St under the Lindberg Viaduct, proceed about 1/10 mile where there is parking.

GPS: S. 19th Street, Reading [40.332433,-75.897637] 

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

Saturday July 24, 2021 - Monacacy Hill Hike

5 Miles, moderately difficult

 Join our group as we hike through some of the well-marked trails of the Monacacy Hill's 428 acres. We will be going down to the creek and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley.Hiking boots and poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky. An alternative path for some: stay on the lower trail and meet up with those who climbed to the peak afterward. Bring lunch

1st Meeting place: 9:15am to carpool (4 miles) from 1 Arrowhead Drive, Douglasville

Directions: South on 562 from Stonersville, turn right onto Limekiln Rd, them immediate left onto Gulin Lane, right on Agata Drive, left on arrowhead. 

GPS to first meeting place: [40.321178, -75.761196]

2nd Meeting place: 9:30am at Geiger Road parking lot. If lot is full park on road on the park side.

Directions: east on 422 from Reading, use jug-handle to turn left onto Limekiln Rd. Turn right onto Monocacy Hill Rd, right again onto Geiger Rd and right onto parking lot (space is limited)

GPS: 54 Geiger Road, Douglasville [40.280888, -75.754048]

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-468-5039

Saturday July 17, 2021 - French Creek State Park - Scott's Run Lake

 6 Miles, difficult but enjoyable

We will hike the green-blazed Lenape Trail so expect a few hills, rocks and roots. Bring lunch and a chair.

Meeting place: 9:30am at Scott's Run Lake

Directions: From Birdsboro, go south on Rte 345 to east entrance of the state park. Bear right on Park Road, then second Scotts Run Road, then left to boat launch parking.

GPS: Scotts Run Road, Elverson [40.209659, -75.796196]

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

Saturday July, 10, 2021 - Womelsdorf & Conrad Weiser Park

 4 easy miles

We will hike uphill to the cemetery and Conrad Weiser Park. Using some alleys, we'll loop around town. Depending on time & weather, we will go another mile to see the oldest bridge in Berks County. We will be giving a lot of history, showing old pictures and maybe a quiz or two?

Meeting place: 9:30am at large lot next to McDonald's on Rte 422 West in Womelsdorf.

Directions: Go west from Reading on Rte 422 West to Womelsdorf. At light at Rte 419 turn left (south) on 419, go about 25 yards and turn right into large parking lot to start hike.

GPS: 3400 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf [40.369548, -76.189899]

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

Saturday July 3, 2021 - Kelly's Run & Pinnacle Overlook

 5+ Miles, moderate to difficult

(Not to be confused with the "Pinnacle" near Hamburg!)

1st Meeting place: 9:00am at Ollie's parking lot and carpool from there, 2251 Lancaster Ave., Shillington

2nd Meeting place: 9:45am at Kelly's Run Nature Preserve

GPS: 9 New Village Road, Holtwood [39.839175, -76.318576]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-507-5600 (text or voice)

Saturday June 26, 2021 - Green Lane Park

 4 to 5 Easy to Moderate Miles

Hike woodland trails and explore the park. Some hills are on this adventure.

Bring chair & lunch for after the hike.

1st Meeting place: 9:30am at Weis Market - 61 Kings Plaza in Oley (just off Route 73) to carpool/follow.

2nd Meeting place: 10:00am at the park - 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane

Directions: 

• From Oley: Take Route 73 through Boyertown & Gilbertsville. Left turn to stay on 73 and continue to Frederick. Left onto Snyder Rd. to the park. At Deep Creek Rd., turn right and another right into parking lot by the park office.
• GPS: 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane [40.330211, -75.485959]

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-948-5084

Saturday June 19, 2021 - Swatara Rail Trail

4-5 Easy Miles

We will hike the rail-to-trail from the Lickdale Trailhead to the AT bridge in Swatara State Park in northern Lebanon County. This will be a "lollipop" hike with a stop at Union Canal locks and a visit to a new item in the park. Rain at 9:00am cancels the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00am at Lickdale Trailhead (off Monroe Valley Road) of the Swatara Rail Trail.

Directions: 

• Interstate 78 to Interstate 81 North. Exit at the first exit (Lickdale/Fort Indiantown Gap, route 72). Left at light on top of exit. Make a left at next light (North on Route 72). At first intersection after State Police Station (approx. .85 miles), turn right on Monroe Valley road to the Lickdale Trailhead. If you reach Trout Run Trailhead parking lot, you went too far. 
• GPS: Monroe Valley Road, Jonestown [40.466143, -76.510598]

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-665-01976 or 610-603-6876 on day of hike.

Saturday June 12, 2021 - Nolde Forest Park

 5-6 Moderate to Difficult Miles

Expect some hills as we meander through these woodland trails. Arrive early as parking lot gets full. Bring water. Steady rain cancels hike.

Meeting place: 9:30am at Sawmill Parking lot off Route 625.

Directions: 

• Route 625 two miles south of Route 724 & Kenhorst Shopping Center
• GPS; 2910 New Holland Road, Reading [40.279086, -75.948678]

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-824-2740

Saturday June 5, 2021 - Pinnacle Hike via Pinnacle Side Trail

 7 to 8+ Difficult Miles

Join us on an "in and out" hole to the Pinnacle. We will hoke up Reservoir Road to the Appalachian Trail. Get ready for hills and rocks on this hike that may exceed 7 to 8 miles. 

Meeting place: 9:30am Hamburg Reservoir Parking area at the end of Reservoir Road.

Directions:

• Take 61 North to Hamburg, bear right onto South 4th St., go approximately 1 mile. Then turn right onto State St., travel approximately 2.2 miles, turn left onto Reservoir Road, continue for 1.1 miles to the parking area.
• GPS: 402-450 Reservoir Road, Hamburg [40.58319, -75.94204]

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-301-4342 or email ggeister@aol.com