Saturday June 26, 2010 - AT Pinnacle Hike

Approx. 9 miles

Hike with Kathy from the Hamburg Reservoir to the heliport, then on the AT to the Pinnacle where we will eat lunch. Return south on the AT back to the Hamburg Reservoir. The Thursday Wanderers did this hike in the snow.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Hamburg Reservoir parking area at end of Reservoir Road, off old Rt.22 about 2 miles east of Hamburg

For further information or directions, contact: 610-603-9461

Saturday June 19, 2010 - Mt Gretna- Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

5 + miles

Check out this area with Randy as he leads the way around the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and around the mountain.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Shurfine parking lot, Sinking Spring, Rt. 422 W, park near highway; will

carpool to Mt Gretna

For further information or directions, contact: 610-273-9160

Saturday June 12, 2010 - Saucony Creek Marsh Trail

7.5 easy miles

New trail follows Saucony Creek into marsh with bush-whacking along the creek to farm roads and return back to starting point.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Quick Shop Restaurant in Constitution Avenue Shopping Center; in back of bank on the corner of Constitution Ave and Main St., Kutztown

For further information or directions, contact: 610-926-3415

Saturday June 5, 2010 - Neversink Mountain Laurel Hike

6.5 miles

The Mountain Laurel should still be in bloom. We will walk through many sections of Neversink covered with Mountain Laurel. While this should be a scenic hike, there will be a number of difficult hill climbs. If the weather is humid, expect a difficult hike. Bring water.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, at the pond at Forest Hills Memorial Park

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

Saturday May 29, 2010 - Vinemont Area Hike

5-6 miles

Follow Doug through State Game Lands in Vinemont. This hike will be on trails and roads, with some steep short trails. Eat afterwards, of course!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s in Sinking Spring, Rt. 422 W, west side of parking lot

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

Saturday May 22, 2010 - Seven Tubs Nature Area

3.5 to 4.5 miles

Join us for an ALL DAY EVENT, near Wilkes-Barre, and see this outstanding geological phenomenon featuring seven large “potholes” or “tubs” with an additional stop at a waterfall. If time permits we can also visit and walk around a reservoir. Carry water, snacks and wear hiking boots. Restaurant stop afterwards.

Meeting place: 8:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport

For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694

Saturday May 15, 2010 -Blue Marsh

7 miles

Brenda will lead a 7 mile hike on trails south of Rt. 183. This hike has up and down hills; nothing steep and there is a chance of seeing some spring flowers in the Fox Lake section.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Church Road parking lot off of Rt. 183 before Bernville

For further information or directions, contact: 610-488-7176

Saturday May 8, 2010 - AT Workout

Exactly 8.5 miles ; Moderate to Strenuous

Spring into spring with an AT in/out hike from I-83 to the Shikellamy overlook. We will stop at Heartline campsight for lunch. Hiking boots required for all those pointy rocks and 2 sturdy legs for the 2 uphill climbs.

Meeting place: 9:15 am, Game Commission Parking Lot. Directions Follow 183 N past Straustown, make a right turn at Game Commission sign (2.8 miles north of I-78) and immediate right into parking lot. Food fest afterwards.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-775-2677

Saturday May 1, 2010 -Machemer Cabin / A.T. Hike

Approx 6 miles moderate

Hike past the 1935 Machemer Cabin; several 19th century charcoal hearths; nice vistas to the south from the A.T. and the Windsor Furnace remains. A new loop in the familiar Hamburg Reservoir area. Rated moderate for hills. Lunch at C.J. Hummel’s Restaurant in Lenhartsville afterward.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Road, off Old Route 22, 2 miles East of Hamburg

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

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