Saturday April 27, 2013 - Money Rocks & Welsh Mountain Wildlife Preserve

Approx  5-6 miles

We will be hiking three hours plus on several different short trails, with some steep uphill/downhill sections (bring hiking stick today!)...See map of trails at: http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com. Option for food stop afterwards at Wimpy’s and Dees on Rte. 322, just west of Honey Brook.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the Clock Tower Shopping Center in Morgantown (the center with the Goodwill store, not the dollar store), at the southeast corner of Rts. 10 and 23 near the Windmill Restaurant...Please try to arrive ten minutes early so we can leave promptly at 10 am.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell DOH 610-413-6281 

Saturday April 20, 2013 - Thun Trail Spring Hike

Approx. 5-6 miles

Join the Berks Community Hiking Club on a local excursion. Meander along the Thun section of the Schuylkill River Trail from the Brentwood parking lot to the GoggleWorks and return. Entire trek will be 5-1/2 to 6 miles. Lunch afterward is optional, of course.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Brentwood Parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road (Rte.10) 

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

Saturday April 13, 2013 - Marsh Creek State Park Glenmoore

Approx. 5 miles

Enjoy an approx. 5 mile hike starting from the boat launch off Reeds Road on the western side of the lake. Depending on trail conditions, we may head toward the dam and explore the trail system below the dam breast. Or, we may cross Marshall Road and hike through the area formerly owned by Mr. Greenfield. Either way, expect some easy hills and be prepared for some wet trail conditions.
1st Meeting place: 9:30 am, Livingood Park in Elverson on Rte. 82 just south of Rte 23 to carpool to the trailhead.
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking area for the boat launch.

NOTE: Bathroom facilities are available at both Livingood Park and at the boat launch. If weather is nice, we will “picnic” by the lake after the hike, so bring a sandwich. The hike leader will provide beverages and a light snack.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-286-8913 

Saturday April 6, 2013 - Thun Trail

Approx 6.3 miles

This will be a refreshing hike along the Thun Trail. Come and join us as we search for spring blossoms along the Thun Trail. This is a shuttle hike from Birdsboro to Morlatton in Douglassville.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, behind the brick office building in Birdsboro where Rte. 345 (at the bridge) and Rte. 724 converge.

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

Saturday March 30, 2013 - Horseshoe Trail / Robeson Township Hike

Approx 4.5 miles

Try another in our series of Horseshoe Trail hikes. Take an early spring hike through the southern Berks area of Robeson Township along the Horseshoe trail. Some wooded trails and country roads. Distance is about 4.5 miles ending at Rt. 10 near Plow Church.

Meeting place: 9:00 am Boscov's East Business Rte 422 East, Exeter to carpool to the starting point at Haycreek Rd (Rte 82) and Furnace Road. Limited parking at starting point so shuttling will be required.

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

Saturday March 23, 2013 - Evansburg State Park

5 miles

Hike in quiet Evansburg State Park. This is a 5 mile loop hike along both sides of the Skippack Creek. Boots are recommended as it could be muddy in places.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at picnic pavilion at park

Directions: Take 422 East to Collegeville exit, turn left (North) on Rte 29 until you reach Rifge Pike approx 3 miles. At the "T" intersection, turn right on Ridge Pike, cross the bridge, then bear left and follow Germantown Pike. After approx. 1 mile, then turn left onto Skippakc Creek Road which is the first left turn after the traffic light at Evansburg Road. When Skippack Creek Road becomes May Hall road, continue straight onto May Hall Road to the picnic pavilion.

For further information & directions, contact: 610-631-0459

Saturday March 16, 2013 - Fleetwood Area Country Roads

Approx 5 miles

This will be a loop hike in rural Richmond Township with some hills and will include woods, farmland, and views of the mountains to the north and the valley to the south. We will start and end at the family owned Countryside Farm and Greenhouse. There will be an optional tour of the greenhouse at the end of the hike. Lunch to follow at a local restaurant to be determined by the group.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Countryside Farn & greenhouse, 439 Krause Road, Fleetwood

Directions: From Reading, take Rte 222 North. Shortly after Rte 222 & Rte 662 make a left onto Krause Road (after Richmond Elementary on the right & before the Berkleigh Country Club) Go a short distance after turning onto Krause Road. Greehouse is on right.

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

Saturday March 9, 2013 - Oley Road Hike

Approx 6 miles

We will walk through the scenic Oley countryside, enjoying the farm land and numerous old stone buildings. The climb of a long hill will position us for a return from a ridge that provides a lovely view of the Oley Valley before the hike comes to a close. Snowy or icy roads will cancel.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Weis Market Rte 73 & Friedensburg Road, Oley

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

Saturday March 2, 2013 - Middle Creek

5 miles

The leader will take hikers on an afternoon trek on the trails of Middle Creek. Be prepared for the (muddy) conditions. Don’t tell the geese we will be coming, last year they left before our arrival. A lunch stop afterwards is optional. Bad weather cancels.

Meeting place: 1:00 pm Middle Creek Visitor's Center

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

Saturday February 23, 2013 - Vinemont Hike

Approx 5-6 miles

Join Doug for a combination of road and trail hike with some hills in the Vinemont area. We will be eating afterwards of course! Deep snow cancels.

Meeting place: 9:30 am Redner's in Sinking Spring Rte 422 West to shuttle to the hike

For further information & directions, contact: 610-750-4097

Saturday February 16, 2013 - French Creek/ Horseshoe Trail

Approx 5-6 miles

We will continue our Horseshoe Trail series of section hikes. This hike starts at the firetower entrance road in French Creek Park, then winds through the surrounding gameland. Come and see the park in the winter with the leaves down. After walking through a variety of terrain we will end at the intersection of a farm lane and Geigertown Road. This is a shuttle hike. Heavy snow cancels. Lunch in Birdsboro will follow for those interested.

Meeting place: 10:00 am parking lot across from the French Creek Visitors Center on Park Road

For further information & directions (weather conditions permitting), contact: 610-286-6886

Saturday February 9, 2013 - Thun Trail

Approx 5 miles

Try the Thun Trail in the winter. The brochure says this hike is 5 miles. Easy hiking from the Brentwood parking lot to Gibralter by Rt. 724. Snow or ice cancels. This will be a shuttle hike.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Brentwood parking lot, Rte 10, Morgantown Road

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

Saturday February 2, 2013 - Heart of the Perkiomen Valley

Approx 6.5 - 7 miles

Take a winter walk along the Perkiomen Trail from Green Lane Park, the Snyder Road Trailhead, to Schwenksville borough, ending near Pennypacker Mills. Follow the Perkiomen Creek for about 6.7 miles. Wear footwear appropriate for the conditions. Falling snow, rain, bad roads will cancel. Check with the leader if weather is questionable.

Meeting place:
1st - 9:30 am Weis Market Rte 73 & Friedensburg Rd, Oley
2nd - 10:15 am Snyder Road trailhead, Green Lane Park

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

Saturday January 26, 2013 - Port Clinton Towpath

Approx 5 miles

Take a 4 to 5 mile hike on the Old Schuylkill Canal Towpath in Port Clinton. This is mostly woodland trail walking with some roads and hills. Hope to see some ice formations on the cliffs. Wear good hiking boots and orange blaze as we will be adjacent to state game-lands and may even enter the area. There is an old cemetery to explore on our descent into the village.

Meeting Place:
1st - 9:30 am Redner's Market Rte 61 North, Leesport
2nd - 10:00 am Port Clinton Playground, at the end of Pine Street

For further directions & more information, contact: 610-929-9694

Saturday January 19, 2013 - Lancaster Central Park

Approx 6 miles

This hike meanders through a wooded area along the beautiful Mill Creek. Walk across a covered bridge, traverse a portion of the Conestoga Trail and view the Lancaster Valley from Indian Rock. This park abounds with history.

Meeting place: 9:30 am Ollie's parking lot, Rte 222 & Rte 724 in Shillington.
A little snow is ok, but ice cancels,

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

Saturday January 12, 2013 - Thun Trail Winter Hike

Approx 6 miles, weather permitting
An easy walk (if there is no snow) to Baer Park and back. Along the way we will see what remains of the Schuylkill Navigation Company. Special appearance by co-leader George Glass.

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

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