Saturday June 26, 2021 - Green Lane Park

 4 to 5 Easy to Moderate Miles

Hike woodland trails and explore the park. Some hills are on this adventure.

Bring chair & lunch for after the hike.

1st Meeting place: 9:30am at Weis Market - 61 Kings Plaza in Oley (just off Route 73) to carpool/follow.

2nd Meeting place: 10:00am at the park - 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane

Directions: 

• From Oley: Take Route 73 through Boyertown & Gilbertsville. Left turn to stay on 73 and continue to Frederick. Left onto Snyder Rd. to the park. At Deep Creek Rd., turn right and another right into parking lot by the park office.
• GPS: 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane [40.330211, -75.485959]

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

Saturday June 19, 2021 - Swatara Rail Trail

4-5 Easy Miles

We will hike the rail-to-trail from the Lickdale Trailhead to the AT bridge in Swatara State Park in northern Lebanon County. This will be a "lollipop" hike with a stop at Union Canal locks and a visit to a new item in the park. Rain at 9:00am cancels the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00am at Lickdale Trailhead (off Monroe Valley Road) of the Swatara Rail Trail.

Directions: 

• Interstate 78 to Interstate 81 North. Exit at the first exit (Lickdale/Fort Indiantown Gap, route 72). Left at light on top of exit. Make a left at next light (North on Route 72). At first intersection after State Police Station (approx. .85 miles), turn right on Monroe Valley road to the Lickdale Trailhead. If you reach Trout Run Trailhead parking lot, you went too far. 
• GPS: Monroe Valley Road, Jonestown [40.466143, -76.510598]

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-665-01976 or 610-603-6876 on day of hike.

Saturday June 12, 2021 - Nolde Forest Park

 5-6 Moderate to Difficult Miles

Expect some hills as we meander through these woodland trails. Arrive early as parking lot gets full. Bring water. Steady rain cancels hike.

Meeting place: 9:30am at Sawmill Parking lot off Route 625.

Directions: 

• Route 625 two miles south of Route 724 & Kenhorst Shopping Center
• GPS; 2910 New Holland Road, Reading [40.279086, -75.948678]

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

Saturday June 5, 2021 - Pinnacle Hike via Pinnacle Side Trail

 7 to 8+ Difficult Miles

Join us on an "in and out" hole to the Pinnacle. We will hoke up Reservoir Road to the Appalachian Trail. Get ready for hills and rocks on this hike that may exceed 7 to 8 miles. 

Meeting place: 9:30am Hamburg Reservoir Parking area at the end of Reservoir Road.

Directions:

• Take 61 North to Hamburg, bear right onto South 4th St., go approximately 1 mile. Then turn right onto State St., travel approximately 2.2 miles, turn left onto Reservoir Road, continue for 1.1 miles to the parking area.
• GPS: 402-450 Reservoir Road, Hamburg [40.58319, -75.94204]

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-301-4342 or email ggeister@aol.com

Saturday August 29, 2020 - Lancaster County Preserve

 Approx. 3.5 miles - Moderate

This 90% woodland hike has two stream crossings and one big hill. Choice of several stops afterwards.

Meeting place: 9:30am at Wernersville State Hospital for short carpool tp Preserve

Directions: Take 422 west through Wernersville and turn left on sportsman Rd. (If you get to Robesonia, you've gone too far) Meet at first parking area on left.

For more information or further directions, contact: 6210-507-5600

Saturday August 22, 2020 - Schuylkill River Trail

 Approx 5 miles - Easy

Pleasant Summer hike to the point where the Schuylkill River meets the Tulpehocken Creek.

Meeting place: 9:00am on RACC parking lot close to the railroad tracks

Directions: At the west end of Washington St., turn left on River road and then right into RACC parking lot. Go to the right and park close to RR tracks.

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-373-8625

Saturday August 15, 2020 - Annual Picnic - Safe Picnic

 Annual Picnic K.I.S.S. Picnic - (Keep It Simple Stupid)

French Creek State Park Group Campsite 

Picnic with social distancing rules to keep this outdoor event safe.

Members are to refer to club flyer for further details.

Saturday August 1, 2020 - Monocacy Hill Hike

 5 Miles - Moderately Difficult

Join our group as we hike through some of the well-marked trails of the Monocacy Hills 428 acres. We will be going down to the creek and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley. Hiking boots and poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky.Lunch after is an option at the Yellow House Hotel - but reservations are required (and it's a bit pricey) so you will be asked when you arrive for the hike if you are going to lunch.

1st Meeting place: 9:15am to car pool at Amity Area Community Pool parking lot.  (There are several parking lots in the athletic complex, meet at the parking lot at the back of the pool, near the gravel road to the lower field)

GPS: 55 Amity Park Rd., Birdsboro

2nd Meeting place: 9:30am at Geiger Rd.nparking lot. There is very limited parking so car pool if you can.

GPS: 54 Geiger Rd., Douglassville

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-468-5039

Saturday July 25, 2020 - French Creek State Park

5.5 Miles - Moderate 

Hike the green blazed Lennies Lenape Trail. This is a mostly shaded, rocky, trail that goes through some of the Hopewell area and passes by the north side of Hopewell Lake.

Meeting place: 9:00am at Scott's Run Lake

Directions: Take Route 345 from Birdsboro. At FCSP entrance, bear right onto Park Rd. Turn right at sign for Scott's Run Lake, then left on single-lane road to the lake.

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

Saturday July 18, 2020 - Warwick County Park

 Approximately 5 miles - moderate

Hike around trails in and around Warwick County Park. Park rules require that you carry a mask with you at all times, although you are not required to wear a mask while walking. Heavy rain will cancel the hike. Call or email hike leader with questions.

Meeting place: 9:00am at parking lot next top Park Office.

Directions: Follow Route 724 through Birdsboro. Turn right on Route 345. After passing entrance to FCSP, turn left on Hopewell Road. (a right turn at this intersection takes you into Hopewell Furnace ). At the end of Hopewell Rd., turn left onto Harmonyville Rd. Turn right on St Peters Rd. and go through St. Peters Village. Turn left on route 23 and then a quick right onto County Park Rd.

GPS: 191 County Park Road, Pottstown

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

Saturday July 11, 2020 - Nolde Forest Hike

 Approximately 5 miles - Moderate

Some hills, no long ones. Being your lunch and a chair. (Picnic tables also available)

Meeting place: 9:00am Mansion Parking Lot

Directions: Off Route 625 tow miles south of Route 724 and Kenhorst Shopping Center - Go 1/2 mile beyond the Sawmill parking area to driveway on right.

GPS: 2910 New Holland Road

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

Saturday July 4, 2020 - French Creek State Park

 6 miles - Moderate to Difficult

The Mill Creek Trail is a loop hike with rocky terrain. It is possible to shorten the hike using other marked trails in French Creek, but if anyone wishes to do so they will be on their own. Come prepared for a back country-type hike.

Meeting place: 9:00am Shed Road parking lot off of Route 345 from Birdsboro.

GPS: 1028 Shed Road, Douglasville

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

Saturday June 27, 2020 - Historic Charles Evans Cemetery Hike

5+ miles, gradual hills

Mark McLaughlin, cemetery arborist, will hike with us, point out and identify some of the many special trees that he cares for. When he is done, we will take a 2.7 mile stroll around the perimeter with options to see famous statues such as Charles Evans, founder, the William DeBorbon Memorial, which is similar to the larger Witches Hat on Neversink Mountain, Hillside Mausoleum, views of the Fire Tower and many other views of Reading if we are blessed with clear weather.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Charles Evans, 1119 Centre Ave, inside the stone entrance 

NOTE: Park along/on the side of the circle driveway. There may be a volunteer hiker wearing an orange vest guiding you – tips accepted.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; CHECK MEMBERS EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.
CONTACT LEADER BY 8:00pm FRIDAY IF PLANNING TO HIKE

For more information further directions, contact leader: 484-797-4234 or “donnaschopsy@yahoo.com”

Saturday June 20, 2020 - Appalachian Trail Hike in Memory of Linda Witman

4 miles (2 miles in, 2 miles out)

Meeting place: 9:00am at Redner's , Route 61 North, Leesport

Trailhead start to be determined by leaders based on volume of hikers on trail.

GPS: 5471 Pottsville Pike

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED; REFER TO MEMBER EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.

To Preregister or for more information, contact leaders at: 484-252-9493 or 610-301-7271

Saturday June 13, 2020 - Robesonia Furnace Woods

4+ moderate to difficult miles

Hike with leader through the historic Robesonia Furnace Woods where in 1845 Henry Robeson transformed iron production by constructing an anthracite-coal furnace. This production continued until 1927 when Bethlehem Steel Corp bought Robesonia Furnace with the purpose of demolishing its competitor for iron ore. The hike will be on all types of terrain; poles are recommended. 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS; REFER TO EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES. PHONE LEADER BY 9:00pm FRI JUN 12 IF PLANNING TO HIKE.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Conrad Weiser Middle School, shuttle to trail head 1 mile away 

GPS: 347 Penn Avenue, Robesonia

Contact leader for preregistration or for more information: 610-507-5600

Saturday June 6, 2020 - Oley Road Hike

Approx. 6 moderate miles

This Oley Road Hike provides lots of scenery. We will see some historic mills and houses, including the Reiff homestead. There is a 1 mile plus hill to climb, but the reward will be the views as we descend.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS; REFER TO EMAILS FOR HIKE UPDATES.
CONTACT HIKE LEADER'S EMAIL BY FRIDAY JUNE 5 TO SIGNUP. 

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Weis Market, Rt. 73 and Friedensburg Road

GPS: 61 Kings Plaza, Oley
To contact leader for Preregistration or for more information contact: 610-323-1703 or les.rohrbach@comcast.net

Post hike: All hikers that attended had a lovely hike with good weather. Social distancing was practiced. A few hikers even went to Jen & Jessie's afterwards for an enjoyable lunch outside!