Saturday September 15, 2012 - Crow's Nest Preserve Hike & Picnic

Approx. 5 miles, moderate mostly flat
Start your day with a hike from Crow’s Nest Preserve to Hopewell Village and back. You may bring your lunch and a folding chair if you want to have a picnic there with the hikers (and an item to share if you’d like.) We can eat indoors or out, there is a refrigerator, running water and bathrooms. The building will be open when we get there so you can put a lunch bag inside out the heat, before the hike.
NOTE: Please Wear Orange for this hike if you have it due to Archery Season 


Meeting place: 10:00 am, Crow’s Nest Preserve, 210 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA 19520


For further information & directions, contact: 610-385-6862 

Saturday September 8, 2012 - Coventry Woods Park

Approx. 4-5 miles
Leader will take us along several well groomed trails in this relatively unknown park in North East Chester County area. Group will be meeting at the large parking area at the north end of Saint Peter’s Village and driving 3 miles to the start of the hike. Option for a late lunch at the “Bakery.” Maps to St. Peter’s Village to Coventry Woods and the trails of Coventry Woods are available at “http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com” 


Meeting place: 10:00 am, large parking area at the north end of St. Peter’s Village

For further information & directions, contact: 610-913-0284, or day of event @ 610-413-6281 

Saturday September 1, 2012 - Green lane Reservoir

Approx. 4.5 - 5 miles
A nice walk with water views, mostly level with some ups and downs.

1st meeting place: 10:00 am, Weis Shopping Center in Oley, along Rt. 73

2nd meeting place: 10:20 am, parking lot on Knight Road (from the traffic light on 663, driving south into the park, cross the bridge to the second parking areaNote: There is Not a Lot of Space to Park – Please Carpool if You Can)

For further information & directions: 484-948-5084 

Friday August 31, 2012 - Full Moon Hike

Approx.3 miles
Take a hike under the full moon. After the hike, the tower will be open to take another hike to the top to view the moon better. As always, bring water, snacks and also bring a flashlight.

Meeting place: 7:30 pm, The Tower on top of Mt Penn


For further information & directions, contact: 484-529-8682 

Saturday August 25, 2012 - Horseshoe Trail Hike

Approx. 6 miles
This hike begins with a car pool to end point of hike just east of Rt. 100 North of Ludwig’s corner where the trail crosses Rt. 100. Arriving about 9:30 am, we will then shuttle hikers to the starting point just east of Rt. 113.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East, Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.


For further information & directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Saturday August 18, 2012 - French Creek State Park / Lenni Lenape Trail

Approx. 6 moderate miles
This weekend we'll travel the Green Lenni Lenape Trail at French Creek State Park. Expect rocks, some hills, with a terrific view of Hopewell Lake and an old pavilion. We are the eating club with a hiking disorder – so lunch will follow!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Scott’s Run Lake


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

Saturday August 11, 2012 - French Creek State Park / Six Penny Lake

Approx. 5-6 moderate miles 
Herb will lead a woodland walk under a canopy of trees. We will walk through one of the group camping areas, descend into the site of the former Six Penny Lake, explore this long forgotten spot and then return to our cars. If we are quiet, perhaps we will hear the laughter of former picknicers and swimmers! Be sure to bring water and a snack and wear hiking boots. There are lots of rocks and a few hills. Lunch afterwards is optional. 


Meeting place: 10:00 am at parking lot across from the Fr.Creek Park Office on Hopewell Road 


For further informations & directions, contact: 610-286-6886 

Saturday August 4, 2012 - Amish Farmland Road Hike

Approx. 6 easy miles
Follow Doug as he leads the way along gentle hills and back roads in Amish farmland. 


Meeting place: 9:30 am, Dollar Store Parking Lot, Kenhorst Plaza, Rts. 724 and 625; then carpool to start of hike at St. John’s Worship Center, Rt. 625

For further information & directions, contact: 610-777-4147; Cell #610-750-4097

Saturday July 28, 2012 - Schuylkill River Trail/ Historic Douglasville

Approx 5 – 6 miles
This will be a fairly flat hike in the Douglassville area. We begin our hike with a walk to the historic St. Gabriel’s Churchyard where noted colonial settlers William Bird, George Douglass, Andrew Robeson and Marcus Huling are buried. After this, we cross the Schuylkill River Trail to walk through old Douglassville. The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County owns 4 buildings here. Can you name them? Continuing, we road walk along the Old Philly Pike, the original route from Pottstown to Oley and Reading, viewing a number of older homes. We return via the Schuylkill River Trail.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Douglassville/Schuylkill River trailhead

Directions: From Rte. 422 eastbound, after passing Keystone Villa at Morlattan and St. Gabriel’s Church, turn right between the Douglassville Hotel and Lords and Ladies, proceed past these buildings to the trail parking in the rearFor further information & directions, contact: 610-323-1703 

Saturday July 21, 2012 - Berks Community Hiking Club Picnic at Kutztown Park

See all your friends and enjoy a day of hikes, fun and food at the 23rd annual Berks Community Hiking Club picnic. See club flier and contact information in flier for details.

Saturday July 14, 2012 - Weiser and Appalachian Trail Hike

Approx. 5 - 6 miles
This will be a loop hike starting at the Port Clinton Fire Tower, downhill to the Weiser Trail and then east to the Appalachian Trail. A short, northern hike on the A.T. and then back uphill to State Game Lands 106 and completing the loop back to the fire tower. Moderate walking on old road beds. See map of trails at “http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com.” Please call leader if weather is questionable. 


Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Redners Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport


For further information and directions, contact: 610-913-0284 or cell 610-413-6281 (day of event) 

Saturday July 7,2012 -Kelly's Run /Holtwood Recreation Area & Pinnacle Hike

6+ Moderate to Strenuous miles
This hike will include varied terrain along the trails leading to Kelly’s Run, Conestoga Trail and some roads. Wear clothing that goes along with the weather (it may be hot or raining).


1st Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s Parking Lot, Business Rte 222 (Lanc. Ave) & Rt. 724 Shillington
2nd Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Holtwood Dam Rec Area


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

March 10,2011 - Lake Ontelaunee

Length: 7 miles

Check out the Lake Ontelaunee area with leader; will shuttle (or not) to parking at Kindt’s Corner parking area. Trail conditions may cause shortening of hike. Any kind of bad weather, including snow on the ground will cancel. If questionable, call leader.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 N. Leesport

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-488-7176

Saturday March 3, 2012 - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Length: 5+ miles

Leader will lead an afternoon hike and this one will be a variation of his prior Middle Creek hikes, but will be mostly on woodland trails. The snow geese will be migrating at this time of year on their way north, so we should see them near the lake. Hike will be a minimum of 5 miles and wear sturdy boots. A lunch stop is optional afterwards.

Meeting place: 1:30 pm, Middle Creek Wildlife Visitor’s Center

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-589-5575 – call if weather is questionable

Saturday February 25, 2012 - Schuylkill River Trail

Length: 4 miles, easy

The Berks Community Strollers will be joining us for this hike on trails with some road walking. Deep snow cancels. Dress appropriately for the weather. Lunch place will be decided by the group on the day of the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, behind the office building at the intersection of Rt. 345 and Rt. 724 in Birdsboro. We will shuttle to Gibraltar to start the hike

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-796-7602

February 18,2012 - Flying Hills Circle Hike

Length: 4 to 6 miles (easy, hilly)

Could be a cool, cold, blustery day for a circular hike along hilly rural roads of Cumru Township. Starting at Flying Hills, this hike will be a nice mix of old and new in the country. We will shuttle from the meeting place.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Brentwood parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road

For more information or further directions, contact: Ellen Konecny - 610-775-2677