Saturday December 15, 2018 - Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Hike - French Creek & Hopewell

4-5 moderate miles

Enjoy a hike in the nearby French Creek State Park / Hopewell Furnace area. We will walk through the three former Civilian Conservation Corp camps located in this forest. The hike will be on the Horseshoe Trail and other park trails. Hikers will end up back at the cars. There will be some moderate hills and of course some Pennsylvania rocks! Lunch after is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am

Directions: 422 east to 345 south to Birdsboro. Continue on 345 to Park entrance and bear right on Park Road to parking lot west of Park office. 

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-252-9493

Saturday December 8, 2018 - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS "BEACH" PARTY

See club flyer for hike details of the day. Be ready to have a "beachy" Christmas!

Saturday December 1, 2018 - Evansburg State Park Montgomery County

5-6 moderate miles

Follow hike leader as he leads the way and expect muddy trails! Lunch in the Collegeville area is an option after the hike.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East parking lot, Bsns. Rt 422 East, Exeter Twp. 
GPS: 4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading (east end of lot)

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-824-2740

Saturday November 24, 2018 - Hereford Township Hike

6 moderate miles

This hike will be in Berks County’s eastern-most township, a scenic rural location at the headwaters of the Perkiomen Creek. The hike will be on little used roads, possibly 50% being dirt or gravel. It briefly enters Lehigh County. There are numerous historic homes and farmsteads. A little is flat.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Hereford Twp Park at 11 Township Road, Macungie 

Directions:
(1) Rte 222 north of Reading, take Park Rd through Blandon, Mertztown, Longswamp, past Bear Creek Mtn Resort to Seisholtzville. (Street name changes along the way.) Beware: detours may be in place. From Seisholtzville (St. Peters Rd to left), continue about 1/2 mile to Township Rd. Turn left and park in lot. If you pass the Hereford Twp. building (a large white barn) to the left, you went past Township Road.
(2) Take Rt. 100 north of Bally to Rt. 29, turn left (Turkey Hill on corner). Travel 3-4 miles, past the Hereford Twp building (a large white barn) on the right. Township Road is just past this at the crest of the hill.

NOTE: Snow, ice or heavy rain cancels this hike

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

Saturday November 17, 2018 - Daniel Boone Homestead park

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Follow leader as we explore the Daniel Boone Homestead. The hike is moderate with a few ups and downs, but nothing too strenuous. Wear bug spray! Lunch will be at the Exeter Family Restaurant afterward.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the large parking lot on the left as you enter the park 
GPS: 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro

NOTE: Steady or heavy rain cancels

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-203-9803

Saturday November 10, 2018 - Morlatton Village & Amity Gardens

4-5 easy to moderate miles

We will take a look at the Morlatton Village – old Swedish settlement dating back to the early 1700s, then we will cross into Amity Gardens to hike through the streets of more modern neighborhoods. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Lunch after the hike is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Morlatton Village Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail

GPS: 480 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA

Directions: from Reading, follow 422 east to Douglassville, turn right onto River Bridge Road, then a right onto Old Philadelphia Pike, then drive 150 yards to the trailhead parking on the left


NOTE: Inclement weather cancels the hike 

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-467-8976

Saturday November 3, 2018 - Adamstown Stoudtsburg Village Hike

5 to 6 easy miles

A leisurely hike around Adamstown and then we will follow a trail over to Stoudtsburg Village. There will be a market open with interesting things to see in this Bavarian style village. Restrooms available.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at parking area off Rt. 222 south, at Adamstown/272 exit. Lot is on the left of Rt. 272 before Stoltzfus Trailers/Campers; spring water is to the right. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-678-5245

Saturday October 27, 2018 - The Locks and Bridges of Leesport

5 easy to moderate miles

A new history hike in and around Leesport. We will see canal locks 36, 37 and 38, the new river bridge now under construction, the lock tenders house, and other local sights. The hike is on both trails and area roads, with only one significant hill.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Leesport Pool parking lot, 24 Washington Street

Directions: From Reading, take 61 north, make a left onto Cross Keys
Road, then right onto Grange Road (follow the Wall St. detour signs) which becomes Main Street in West Leesport. Where the road bends to the left at the railroad tracks, go straight staying on Main Street. Cross the railroad tracks and Washington Street will be the second street on your right (last street before the river). Turn right onto Washington Street and look for the pool about one-tenth of a mile on your right, just before the library.

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

Saturday October 20, 2018 - Leaser Lake Hike

Approx. 5 moderate miles

We will be enjoying the change of scenery on this familiar hike – from summer tones of green to the orange, red and yellow of autumn! We will follow the wooded trails and meander through meadows that encircle the lake, with spectacular views of the Blue Mountain. Hiking poles and boots are recommended. Optional lunch later at C.J. Hummels in Lenhartsville.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, side, rear parking lot at C.J. Hummels, Rte. 143, Lenhartsville
GPS: 28 Willow Street, Lenhartsville

NOTE: Extreme weather cancels

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-301-7271

Saturday October 13, 2018 - Lancaster County Road Hike

5 to 6 moderate miles

Follow our leader as he leads the way hiking on country roads and hills, in Lancaster County. Maybe frost will be on the pumpkin! Lunch later of course.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Kenhorst Plaza Shopping Center, opposite Dairy Queen. GPS: 550 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington.

NOTE: We may carpool to St. John’s Lutheran Church on Rt. 625 south of Bowmansville (599 Reading Road, East Earl). Heavy Rain Cancels!

For more information or further directions, contact:  610-750-4097

Saturday October 6, 2018 - Monocacy Hike

Approx. 4 to 5 moderate to difficult miles

We will take a hike in the deep woods, then climb the hill and check out the fall colors at the lookout.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Geiger Road parking lot at Monocacy Hill

GPS: 40.277635°, -75.760443° (Monocacy Hill Recreation Area, Birdsboro) 

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-948-5084

Saturday September 29, 2018 - Hamburg Reservoir to Port Clinton

6+ mod to strenuous miles
This is a re-scheduled AT hike along the mountain ridge. Some climbs, lots of rocks and a switchback descent offering outstanding views. Stop for a bite to eat on the trail. Boots and poles recommended.

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-301-7271

Meeting place: 9:15 am, Port Clinton playground

Directions: Rt. 61 North past Hamburg, 1st left off of Rt. 61 in Port Clinton to the playground parking lot (over the bridge and RR tracks)

NOTE: Extreme weather cancels

Saturday September 22, 2018 - French Creek Six Penny Hike

4 to 5 moderate miles

Let’s take a circle hike in the deep woods of French Creek. We will make several easy stream crossings and walk through the old Six Penny swimming and picnic area. Lunch after is optional.

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-252-9493

Directions: Go south on 345 from Birdsboro to east entrance of park. Bear right on Park Road. Turn right on Scott’s Run Road and go to parking lot at the entrance to Scott’s Run Lake.


Meeting place: 10:00 am at Scott’s Run Lake parking lot

Saturday September 15, 2018 - French Creek State Park Green Trail

6 mod to difficult miles

We will take the Lenni Lenape Trail for our hike today. This trail is rocky and we will need to watch out for the tree roots. There may be some muddy areas as well, along with some hills. We will take a snack and restroom break at Scott’s Run Lake. We will pass the pavilion and nature area on the return back to the parking area. Lunch later at Exeter Restaurant.

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

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Hopewell Furnace Visitors Center

Directions: Go south on 345 from Birdsboro. Continue past east entrance of park and turn right at Hopewell Road.

GPS: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson 19520

Saturday September 8, 2018 - French Creek State Park

5 - 6 moderate miles

We will hike on several trails, view two lakes and see/use some new boardwalks over the marshy area by Hopewell Lake on this loop hike.

Directions: Go south on 345 from Birdsboro to east entrance of park. Bear right on Park Road to Hopewell Lake west boat ramp parking lot and go behind the restroom facilities, near the playground area

NOTE: A downpour at 9:15 may cancel the hike.

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-797-4234 or 610-698-4293


Meeting place: 9:30 am, French Creek State Park

Saturday September 01, 2018 - Pulpit Rock Loop Hike

6 moderate to strenuous miles

We began the summer with this hike and will end it by doing the same hike in reverse. This is a classic that bears repeating! Be prepared for hills, rocks, a great overlook, and good companionship. You know the drill – hiking shoes, hat, water, a snack and lunch afterwards.

For more directions or further instructions, contact: Rt. 61N, exit onto South 4th Street in Hamburg, after 1 mile make a right onto State Street, after 2.2 miles make a right onto Reservoir Rd. 

NOTE: Heavy rain and/or thunderstorm will cancel this hike

For more directions or further information, contact: 717-376-5289


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