Saturday April 24, 2010 - Rannels-Kettle Run Nature Trail via Horseshoe Trail

5 to 7 miles

Come out with Mark who will visit the Kettle Run Nature trail accessing both the Horseshoe trail and game lands trails. There will be one steep downhill section and some easier up-hills. Wear boots for wet conditions.

Meeting place: 10 am, Intersection of Rt. 322 & Pumping Station Road

For further information and directions, contact: 610-589-5575 or Cell 484-794-3365

Saturday April 17, 2010 - Turkey Hill Trail

6 miles

This will be a loop hike, the first part will be on the Turkey Hill Trail which goes past some farms, through wooded areas, up and down several hills with some views of the Susquehanna River. Then we will descend to an old railroad bed and return along a level trail next to the river. A small amount of bushwhacking will be required. For those who would like an easier pace, a walk out and back along the river is an option. We will plan to stop to eat on the way back for those interested. Drive is approximately 45 minutes from the meeting place. Trail is located near Washington Boro in Lancaster County.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot (closed Giant and AC Moore); intersection of business Rts 222 & 724, Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

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

Saturday April 10, 2010 - French Creek

5 miles approx

Follow Lynn as she does the red & white trail. There will be 3 “Crick” crossings and some moderate hills. Looking for signs of spring.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Rt. 345 & Shed Road parking lot

For further information and directions, contact: 610-582-5220

Saturday April 3, 2010 - Mystery Easter Hike

Exactly 5 miles

KAY WILL REPEAT THE MYSTERY EASTER HIKE!
Imagine Easter Eggs, towers, views, farmlands and animals. This will be a repeat of last year’s Easter hike. For those of you who braved the rain last year, hope to see you again. For newcomers, come out and find out why it’s a mystery? The trek will be exactly 5 miles over mostly roads with some hills.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport to carpool to starting locale which is approximately 10 minutes away

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

Saturday March 27, 2010 - Let's Try Again! -Struble Trail & Dowlin Forge Park, Chester County

Approx 5-6 Miles (Hopefully without SNOW this time!)

This is a RESCHEDULE of the Feb 13 hike that was snowed out; Rich graciously suggested trying a this again instead of his hike at Green Lane. Four people showed up on Feb 13 and we ended up on Thun Trail instead for about 100 feet and making "snow angels" before we gave up! So here goes...

Take a pleasant walk along the beautiful Brandywine Creek in Chester County on the Struble
Bike-Hike trail and see historic remnants of the Dowlin Forge in Uwchlan Township. Car pooling is suggested because of limited parking. We’ll hike and then reflect on the sights seen during lunch in the Chester County area.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East parking lot (east end), Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-779-2599

Saturday March 20, 2010 - Gring's Mill

Approx. 5 miles

This will be any easy flat hike along the stream at Gring’s Mill. We will access the trail at the Stilling Basin, which is the new extended side at Blue Marsh. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. Contact the hike leader if the weather is questionable.
Meeting Place: 9:30 am, Stilling Basin – Directions: take Route 183 North, turn left at Bern Church onto Palisades Road to the Stilling Basin parking lot on the right.
For further information or directions, contact: 717-484-4069

Saturday March 13, 2010 - Womelsdorf Area Hike

5 miles

We will road hike around Womelsdorf and countryside. We will see the former brick plant, the
town park, Bethany Children’s Home and the new ball fields. Fairly level hike that can be done in
any weather. We will walk along the base of South Mountain and through the town. Dress
accordingly.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Womelsdorf, Rts. 422 and 419 at the parking lot next to McDonald’s on south side of Rt. 422
For further information or directions, contact: 610-678-5245

Saturday March 6, 2010 - Middle Creek Wildlife Area

3-5 miles (depending on conditions)

Will it be another “meander in the mud” or will there still be some snow around? Maybe some
snow geese too!
Meeting Place: 1:00 pm, Middle Creek Visitors Center
For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575

Saturday February 27, 2010 - Neversink Mountain

5-6 miles

This will be a moderate hike around Neversink Mountain (avoiding steepest sections). Wear good
boots, bring water and snacks.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Forest Hills Memorial Park
For further information or directions, contact: 610-777-4223

Saturday February 20, 2010 - Riverfront Park

Approx. 7 miles

Paul plans on walking from the meeting place to Baer Park and back. This will depend on the
weather and trail conditions.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Brentwood Parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road
For further information or directions, contact: 610-374-2394

Sunday February 14, 2010 - Arts, Park, & Symphony in Allentown, Part III

A 1.5 mile loop walk
Loop through the Allentown Park at 8th Street bridge, then returning to the Arts
Walk, Art Museum (free) and then enjoying the 3pm Allentown Symphony concert followed by a
“brew” at the Allentown Brewworks.
Note: Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St..
Costs:
Concert Tickets: hikers receive 10% discount (mention this) at box office 610-432-6715.
Brewworks is at 812 W. Hamilton St – 10% discount with concert ticket.
Parking and Art Museum are both free. Hiking wear is fine.
First Meeting Place: 11:11 am, C.J. Hummel’s, Rt. 143, Lenhartsville
Second Meeting Place: 12:12 pm, new parking deck (free) 6th & Linden Sts. Allentown
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001 or 484-269-0852

Saturday February 13, 2010 - Struble Trail & Dowlin Forge Park, Chester County

5-6 miles

Take a pleasant walk along the beautiful Brandywine Creek in Chester County on the Struble
Bike-Hike trail and see historic remnants of the Dowlin Forge in Uwchlan Township. Car pooling
is suggested because of limited parking. We’ll hike and then reflect on the sights seen during
lunch in the Chester County area.
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East parking lot (east end), Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-779-2599

Saturday February 6, 2010 - Nolde Forest

5-6 miles

We will take the mile-long hill, then through Nolde from the back. Some roads, some trails.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Church Road parking lot

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

Saturday January 30, 2010 - Shoemakersville Country Road Hike

5.2 miles

Hike on roads east of Shoey – count the bovines, good views of a country church, enjoy
the fields and beautiful countryside of Berks County.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at Kuzan’s, north of traffic light on Rt. 61, park on left side of the store
For further information and directions, contact: 610-603-9461

Saturday January 23, 2010 - Wyomissing Creek

5 miles

A lovely, easy hike, weather permitting.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Reading Museum parking lot
For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4223

Saturday January 16, 2010 - Antietam Lake & Mt Penn

7 miles

We will hike along Antietam Lake and nearby sections of Mt. Penn. Follow
Antietam Creek as it feeds into the lake. See stone work that funnels the creek to
the lake. Visit 2 wine cellars (the wine is long gone!) and climb some hills.
There may be some soggy spots. There will also be 1.5 miles of road walking.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Angora Rd parking lot, next to Antietam Lake

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