Maiden Creek/ Lake Ontelaunee - Saturday February 21, 2009

5 to 6 miles

Follow trails and an old railroad line alongside the Maiden Creek to Lake Ontelaunee, then circling back. The hike includes a few hills. Some areas are a little overgrown and may be muddy. Wear orange. Optional lunch stop at McArdles. (A no smoking facility)

Meeting Place: 9:30 am at Moselem Springs Inn, at the intersection of Routes 222 & 662

For further directions and information, contact: 610-562-0207

Wyomissing Park/ Shillington - Saturday February 14, 2008

Approx 4 to 6 miles

Easy flat trail and road walk starting at Shillington/ Wyomissing towards the Reading Museum. Lunch afterwards of course!

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Wyomissing Park Soccerfield

For further information or directions: Located near the intersection of Museum Road & Business Route 222; access the park by turning off Route 222/ Lancaste Ave. into the parking lots between the WAWA and National Penn Bank (across the street from Gallen Insurance & Dunkin Donuts) continue a short distance on this road towards the WAWA.
For further information, contact 610-988-9988

Crystal Cave Loop Hike - Saturday February 7, 2009

4.6 miles

It's the snow season and what better time to hike on Snowdrift Road!!!!
We'll leave from the Crystal Cave parking lot and hike through the farm country.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at the Crystal Cave parking lot, call if you need directions to Crystal Cave

For further information and directions, call 610-603-9461

Green Lane Reservoir - Saturday January 31, 2009

4 to 5 miles

We'll hike in a different area than last time. moderate hiking with some hills.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at King's IGA in Oley, Route 73

For further inofrmation and directions, contact: 610-367-7060

Nolde Forest/ Oregon road - Saturday January 24, 2009

5 to 6 miles

Includes wooded trails and roads and one long hill. Eat at a local restaurant afterwards. Dress warm, wear hiking boots and bring water.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Church Road parking lot

For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-7453

Historic Spangsville and Pleasantville - Saturday January 17, 2009

7 miles

A flat road hike in the eastern part of Oley Township. We will be led by a local historian who will provide commentary on the historic structures and lands we will be passing.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Salem (Oley UCC) Church on Covered Bridge Road.
Covered Bridge Road can be accessed by the following ways:

1. From Route 73, about 2.5 miles east of the Routes 73 and 662 intersection near Oley, by turning south at the traffic light in Pleasantville.
2. From Yellow House, the intersection of Routes 562 and 662, by heading north on Route 662 for about a quater of a mile, then bearing right at the "V", leaving Route 662 for Covered Bridge Road.
3. Take Oley Turnpike Road from Jacksonwald to its end, then turning left onto Covered Bridge Road.

For further information or directions, contact: 610-370-9948

Lenhartsville Loop - Saturday January 10, 2009

5 miles

Our "traditional" early January hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is an easy road hike with some nice views of the Maiden Creek and the hill country southeast of town. Eat at C.J. Hummel's afterward.

Meeting place: 1:00 pm in the rear of the side parking lot of C.J.Hummel's Restaurant, Route 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

For further information or directions, contact: 610-921-3252

Laureldale Loop - Saturday January 3, 2009

4 to 5 miles

Easy street and trail hike in the Temple and Laureldale area. Optional lunch at China Buffet in the Muhlenberg Shopping Center.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at the Muhlenberg Swimming Assn. Pool, 5th Street Highway (Business Route 222) & Darby Ave., in Temple. Park along Derby Ave. close to the pool and Route 222.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-921-0473

Polar Bear Dip Hike - Thursday January 1, 2009

6 miles

Hike about 4 miles on the country roads leading to Willow Springs Park to enjoy watching, or if you wish, PARTICIPATING in the annual Polar Bear Dip. Donations will be taken at the park for a Lebanon County charity. After the dip, we will hike 2 miles back to the restaurant (by 1:15 pm) for a Pork & Sauerkraut dinner, or whatever else you choose. Dress in layers for walking and standing on what could be a brisk cold morning. Maybe this year you will take the plunge?!?!?!

Meeting place: 9:45 am at the Country Faire Restaurant on Route 422 in Myerstown

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

Bethlehem Area Hike - Saturday December 27, 2008

Approx 5 miles

Return to Bethlehem to hike along with the Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club members for 2 hikes. the first hike will be in Stockertown with a look at a really cool model railroad and a portion of the Plainfield Recreation Trail. The second hike will start and end at the overlook at Lehigh University (not the school Ron went to!), with a semi-guided hike through the campus and old downtown Bethlehem.

Meeting place: CJ Hummel's Gathering Place at 28 Willow St. in Lenhartsville at 2:02 pm
Note: Minimal cost to visit the model railroad. We will eat at Hartman's II Restaurant between the hikes.
Directions to CJ Hummel's: From 78 West, Exit 35 making a right turn onto Route 143, retaurant is on your left 1/4 mile on Route 143.

For further information or directions, contact: 484-269-0852

Annual Christmas Party - Reservations Required - Saturday December 6, 2008

See membership flyer mailed with schedule for details!!!!

Pottsville's Famous Yuengling Tour and Hike - Saturday December 20, 2008

3-4 miles

Join Mark for his tour of Yuengling Brewery followed by a hike to Gramma's for lunch, then hike around town. This hike is a relaxing break during the holiday season. Tour is free, but lunch is your expense. (Reasonably priced!) Dress appropriately for the weather - layered.

Meeting places:
1st meeting place: 10:00 am at Redner's Market in Leesport on Route 61 North
2nd meeting place: 10:45 am at Pottsville's Yuengling's Brewery (parking garage below it) at 5th & Mahantongo Sts., in Pottsville

For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575

Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt/ Luminaria Night

Visit Bethlehem's holiday market of handmade crafts (approx $10.00 entrance fee), followed by dinner and a walking tour of Bethlehem's historic district on "luminaria night" when thousands of families decorate their walkways and properties with luminaria. Behtlehem was founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve in 1741.

Meeting place: 12:00 pm Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple - Left of Walmart, behind Mc Donald's

For further information or directions, contact: 610-796-7302

Schubert Surroundings Stroll - Saturday November 29, 2008

About 6 miles

We will hike around the roads in the Schubert area. We will be in the woods, along the fields, and parallel to I-78 in a ???? new area. We can eat at the Midway or Noll's Keystone House afterwards. Wear orange all you "dears".

Meeting place: 9:30 am Blue Marsh Area on Church Road parking lot off of Route 183.

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

Annual Christmas Party Reservations!!!

Christmas Party Reservations are due on Friday 11/28/08 for Party on December 6!

Nolde Hike - Saturday November 22, 2008

No mileage listed

Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner ahead of time. Come out and hike the trails of Nolde Forest - cool fall weather, a scent of pine. See you there!

Meeting place: At the Nolde Saw Mill parking lot on Route 625 at 10:00 am

For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-2677 or 610-777-4223