Hike changed to Exeter Scenic Trail - previous hike to French Creek/ Hopewell cancelled due to trail conditions
There is an ALTERNATE HIKE for those still wanting to hike Saturday January 31, 2026:
EXETER SCENIC TRAIL
Short hike on level Rail to Trail on snow packed trail, distance determined by group showing up. Lunch/Brunch option afterwards.
Parking Lot is totally plowed & clear. Trail is already broken in with a path - looks like multiple people have already used the trail and it is packed snow and walkable.
Recommended: Bring hiking poles & bundle up in layers for cold weather - face covering/scarf, hat, good gloves/mittens suggested. When leaders checked it out Friday afternoon - didn't need ice walkers, although just bring them to put in your pack just in case.
MEET& TIME: 10:00 am - Exeter Scenic Trail off of Gibraltar Road
DIRECTIONS: From 422 East in Exeter past Boscov's - make a right onto Gibraltar Road - make a right at sign for Exeter Scenic Trail immediately after going under the railroad bridge to park.
From Route 724 East in Gibraltar, turn onto Gibraltar Road at the Turkey Hill going towards Exeter - after going across bridge at Schuylkill River make the first left into Exeter Scenic Trail (immediately before the overhead railroad bridge).
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for questions & further directions