Saturday July 5, 2014 - Tucquan Glen

Approx. 4 miles, moderate to difficult

Enjoy a cool hike along a beautiful stream in a rocky gorge and back, possibly on a different trail. Optional lunch later.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection of Business Rts. 222 and 724, Lancaster Avenue in Shillington – Shuttle to area off of River Road near Holtwood Dam

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

Saturday June 28, 2014 - Little Lehigh Park, Allentown

4-5 miles easy stroll on walkways

Enjoy a summer stroll along the scenic Little Lehigh. This will be a leisurely walk along the river on walkways. Some beautiful scenery to boot! We'll also have a nice snack afterwards and go to an Allentown eatery for lunch. Wear sturdy sneakers and bring water. Hiking boots are optional. We'll carpool to get to the park.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at the old Ollie's parking lot behind the Super Walmart and across from the Tractor Supply off Route 222 North.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-779-2599 or 610-823-9023 on day of hike

Saturday June 21, 2014 - Neversink Gravity Trail

Approx. 41⁄2 miles

Hike the 4 1/1 mile Gravity Trail, recently opened care of the Berks Conservancy. This trail begins at Neversink Mountain on South18th Street at the water tower, ending at the parking lot for Antietam Lake Trails just off Angora Road at Hill Road. Our group will meet at Antietam Lake parking area and shuttle the group to Neversink. There will be historic signs along the route explaining about the Gravity Railroad.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Angora Road and Hill Road parking area of Antietam Lake; please call leader if weather is questionable...Orange suggested as is a lunch stop after the hike at Klingers on Carsonia Avenue

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

Saturday June 14, 2014 - Vinemont Gamelands

6 miles

Hike trails and roads in the area of Vinemont. Some hills and rocky wooded areas. Eats afterward for all, of course!

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Redners parking lot in Sinking Spring, Rte 422 West. Carpool to hiking area due to limited parking.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-777-4147 / Cell 610-750-4097

Saturday June 7, 2014 - Horse Shoe Trail Hike into Lancaster County

Approx. 5.5 miles moderate

Enjoy the continuing stroll thru the woods of upper Lancaster County. Some hilly sections as well as road work. The trail is starting to get more country like and we will get to see the local farms in full working order. End of hike will be at Mountain Rd. Please bring and wear proper trail gear, water, and personal snacks.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at Dutch Cousin Campground, 446 Hill Road Denver PA 17517. Limited parking and shuttling of vehicles needed to end of hike.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-909-5018 work cell, 610-223-6952 personal cell or e-mail cj1sp@allstate.com

Saturday May 31, 2014 - Neversink Mountain

Approx. 6 miles

Mountain Laurel may 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 steep hill climbs. This is a fairly difficult hike, and will be more so if humid. You will need water.

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

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

Saturday May 24 - Schuylkill Canal Towpath Hike

4-5 miles

This hike begins in the village of Port Clinton and follows the old towpath along the Schuylkill River. It is mostly woodland trail walking with some hills and road walking. There is also a cemetery [be careful to walk between graves, not over them] with some very old tombstones that we can explore on our descent back to the village. We hope to see remnants of an old canal lock, if possible. We will be adjacent to gamelands, so wearing orange may be a good idea. Wear good boots and carry water as well.

1st Meeting place: 9:30 am at Redners Market on Rte 61 N in Leesport.

2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am at parking area just beyond the railroad property on the left side of Broad Street in Port Clinton, in view of playground. Large sign on right indicates where to park.

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

Saturday May 17, 2014 - Newmanstown/ Fort Zellers Circle Hike

6 miles

Hike on roads and town parks. We will see a cannon, tank, pond with various ducks and historic Fort Zellers. Hopefully, we will have a beautiful spring day.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Newmanstown playground. Rte 422 west to Rte 419 at Womelsdorf. Turn left and go south on 419 about 2 miles to Newmanstown. At only light in town, turn right and go one block. Church is on left, parking lot for playground is on right.

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

Saturday May 10, 2014 - Bartrum Trail

6 miles, easy hike

This trail is an old railroad bed, flat and straight. The hike will be followed by lunch at Cracker Barrel on Industrial Drive. Our apologies to Gerry, but we were unable to include his entire description, colorful as it was.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Bartram Trailhead Parking Lot at end of Kernsville Dam Road. North on Rte 61 to Hamburg. Turn right at stop sign for Industrial Drive (McDonald’s, Burger King, Cabela’s). Just before railroad tracks, turn left on Kernsville Dam Road.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-0667

Saturday May 3, 2014 - Horse Shoe Trail - Gamelands

6 miles

Hike on the Horse-shoe Trail in the vicinity of the Gamelands. Some hills. This is a loop hike that is rated as moderate.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Pumping Station Road and Rte 322 (near Brickersville) 

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

Saturday April 26, 2014 - Blue Marsh Spring Hike

5-6 miles

Check out Blue Marsh from a different angle as Barbara leads the way, following trails skirting the lake.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at State Hill Boat Ramp 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-375-3358

Saturday April 19, 2014 - French Creek State Park Gamelands

Approx. 5 miles

Come out and enjoy the beautiful gamelands with our leaders.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Gameland parking lot. Take Rte 345 from Birdsboro to French Creek park office. Continue straight past park office to Harmonyville Road and turn left, then short distance and bear right on stone driveway into parking area.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-582-5220 or 610-926-5251

Saturday April 12, 2014 - French Creek State Park

5-6 miles

Come out for a spring hike in our own FCSP. We will start at Scotts Run Lake and walk to the fire tower. Than we will go back on the road to a seldom-used trail, walk through the Group Camping Area and return to the lake. There will be some rocks and some up-and- down sections. We will briefly learn about the history and uses of fire towers. Lunch is optional.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at Scotts Run Lake parking lot

For further information and directions, contact: 610-286-6886

Saturday April 5, 2014 - Nolde Spring Hike

Approx. 5 miles

Join leaders for a hike in the Nolde Forest. Trails in the woods with some hills. Wear good shoes.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Sawmill parking lot on Rte 625

For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4223

Saturday March 29, 2014 - Leaser Lake In Lehigh County

Approx. 5 miles

Kay and Edna will lead this hike at Leaser Lake in Lehigh County. We will trek the newly
completed trail that circumnavigates the lake. The terrain is mostly through fields and
woodland with a few short hills. Some areas may be muddy along creek banks. There are
rewarding, nice views of the lake. A lunch stop at CJ Hummel’s in Lenhartsville is optional.

1st Meeting place: 9:00 am, Redners Market Rt. 61 North, Leesport

2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Leaser Lake north parking lot off Ontelaunee Road 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-796-7602 or 610-373-8625

Saturday March 22,2014 - Lenhartsville Loop

Approx. 5 miles

Our “traditional” January hike, this year in March, 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. We will pass the remains of the 19th century Maiden Creek iron furnace as well. Eat at C.J. Hummel’s afterward.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, in the rear of the side parking lot of C.J. Hummel’s Restaurant, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

For further information and directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 day of the hike