6 easy miles
We will hike on the flat, gravel Union Canal Towpath beside the Tulpehocken Creek.
Meeting place: 9:30a.m. at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area parking lot.
Directions: Route 222 to Broadcasting Road exit. Go east on Broadcasting and turn right on Tulpehocken Rd. Gring’s Mill will be on your left.
GPS: 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, 19610 (40.3615668,-75.9717171)
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-763-2808
5.5 moderate miles
Hike through scenic and historic Oley farmland. We will pass Reiff and DeTurk homesteads and the location of the Moravian School. This should be a scenic walk. If it's a cold day, bundle up since this is an Oley Road Hike!
Meeting place: 10 AM Weis Market, 61 Kings Plaza, Route 73 and Friedensburg Rd. in Oley 19547
GPS: [40.3882513,-75.7971405]
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-850-1855
An easy in & out
We will hike the Union Canal Trail. We’ll go as far as we want then turn and come back. Heavy snow or rain will cancel.
Meeting place: 10:00 AM at the parking lot, 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing 19610
GPS: [40.3615668,-75.9717171]
Directions: From Route 183 north, Use the right lane to merge onto US-222 S via the ramp to Lancaster. Take the Broadcasting Rd. exit. Turn Left onto Broadcasting Rd. Turn Right onto Tulpehocken Rd. parking lot will be on the left.
From Route 222 take the Papermill Rd exit. Turn Right onto Berkshire Rd. At the T, turn Left onto Tulpehocken Rd. Parking lot is on the right
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-557-785
6.75 mile oval loop
From Shed Rd we will cross Rt. 345 and hike Lenape trail to Collier Trail, hike through Hopewell Village where we’ll have a modern bathroom break, a short walk on Hopewell Road to Buzzards Trail, Raccoon Trail and then the outer perimeter of Mill creek trail via Millers Point, to Lenape to cross Shed Road to go back to our cars. There is a long gradual hill towards the end of the hike, so we could possibly be bribed to reverse the direction of this hike. But there will still be 1024’ of elevation gain….
Extreme weather cancels this hike. Wear orange since hunting could take place in some permitted areas of the park. Bring lunch and a chair for lunch together after the hike or we can find a warm indoor spot/ restaurant.
Meeting place: 10 AM Shed Road parking lot, French Creek SP, 1028 Shed Road, Douglassville, PA 19518
GPS: [40.217003, -75.7754744 approximate location]
For more information or further directions, contact: 570-706-5841 or 484-797-4234
4-5 miles
We will hike along Peters Creek past the Grandmother Sycamore, Peter’s Creek Spring, and the Peters Family Graveyard. At Evansville Rd. we will loop back on the other side of the creek, across Maidencreek Rd. following a gravel track to Lake Ontelaunee looping back on a grassy track following the lake shoreline part of the way back. 4+ easy miles with one short hill.
Meeting place: 9:45 AM at the parking area on Maidencreek Rd.
GPS and Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UT9whRThvM3Q1vub6
[40.45987,-75.90063]
GPS address is approximate: 1301-1309 Maidencreek Rd, Fleetwood
For more information ore further directions, contact: 412-445-7319
4-5 moderate miles
This hike begins at the Antietam Lake parking area at 10:00 am. We will hike to the Mudcatcher’s Trailhead and do an out and back. We will continue to the Angora Fruit Farm and wind our way back to the parking lot. We should see a few ruins along the way. The group may decide on a lunch option.
Extreme weather conditions cancel. Wear orange because it is hunting season
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the large Antietam Lake Park parking area on the horseshoe bend in sight of the lake
GPS: 230 Angora Rd. [N 40 21.387 W 075 52.422]
For more information or further directions, contact: 973-879-7080 or 610-468-7236
5 Moderately difficult miles ( with alternative)
Join our group as we hike once again through some of the well-marked trails of Monocacy Hill’s 428 acres. We will go down to the creek with the charming waterfall and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley. We may also go by landmarks like the never-used railroad trestle and the homestead site of Sallie Shirey. Hiking boots/poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky. Wear orange because it is hunting season. For those who don’t wish to climb to the peak, an alternative path that meets up on the other side is a possibility. Lunch at Vincenzo’s afterward, 1333 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, 610-689-8000, https://www.vincenzosristorante.org
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. in Geiger Rd parking lot. Parking in lot is limited – if parking on the road, park on the side next to the recreation area, NOT across the street at residents’ houses.
Directions: From 422 coming from Reading use the jug handle to turn left onto Limekiln Rd. Turn right onto Monocacy Hill Rd, right again onto Geiger Rd and right into the parking lot.
GPS: 42 Geiger Rd, Douglassville PA 19518 [40.280955, -75.754068]
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-468-5039
Approx. 4 miles very hilly
Hills are quite moderate but, there are a lot. Very pleasant walk through the woods. Be aware this is a mountain biking trail. WEAR ORANGE TO BE SAFE. Heavy snow or rain will cancel. Light snow could be nice.
Meeting place: 9:30 AM at Holl’s Trailhead off Highland Road.
Directions: From State Hill Road turn left onto Brownsville Road. Turn right onto Highland Road at Spitlers Collision (approx. 1.7 miles). The road is not maintained and very rutty. The Trailhead in on the right.
For more information and further directions, contact::484-557-7854
Approx. 6 miles
This hike will traverse both sides of the scenic Swatara Creek utilizing the Swatara Rail Trail and the Bear Hole Trail. It is mostly flat on well maintained surfaces.
1st Meeting place: 9 AM Old Church Rd parking at Blue Marsh
2nd Meeting place: 10 AM Sand Siding Trailhead, Route 443, Pine Grove
Directions: Take Route 443 west from Pine Grove. Continue past Route 81. Proceed another 3 -4 miles. Look for the Twin Grove Campsite on the right. Immediately past the campsite look for a dirt road to the left and travel down this road to the parking area. Snow/bad roads cancel.
GPS: 40.506622, -76.510338
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-850-1855
4 or 6 miles, your choice.
Hike from Old Church Road off Route 183. Wear orange. Lunch is optional afterwards. It will be anb easy in-and-out hike. Heavy snow or rain will cancel.
Meeting place: 9:30 am from Old Church Road parking lot off of Route 183. Parking lot is on the left.
Directions: Take Route 183 North. Pass the Blue Marsh Restaurant. In about 2.5 miles -Turn Left onto Old Church Road. Parking lot is on the left
GPS: Blue Marsh Road Old Church Trailhead.
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-557-7854
NOTE: Club Organizational Meeting after hike to check for readiness of first quarter in 2025.
3-4 easy miles
We had such a good time last year, we’re doing it again! We’ll stroll through Wyomissing to check out the beautiful decorations. Hot refreshments and cookies in the parking lot as before!
Rain or snow cancels.
Meeting place: 5:00 pm at the Knitting Mills Parking Lot, Penn Avenue & Park Road
Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue through West Reading, turn right at Wawa onto Park Road, go 1⁄2 block, then left on Court Lane and left again into parking lot.
GPS: 900 block Penn Avenue, Wyomissing (entrance off Park Road)
NOTE CHANGE: For more information and further directions, contact: 610-223-6952 or 610-823-9023
Approx. 3-4 miles
Walk will take place on Schuylkill River Trail starting at trail head in Birdsboro.
Meeting place: 10:00 am Birdsboro Trail Head next to VFW on Armorcast Road
Directions: Take Route 345 into Birdsboro. At Turkey Hill make left onto Armorcast road. Trail head parking lot is on right side next to Birdsboro VFW on Armorcast Road.
Club Member Party: See flyer for complete details - Those attending hike can walk to Birdsboro Memorial Hall from trailhead. Party attendees should park in lot indicated on flyer.
9.3 strenuous miles
We will be hiking the Border Loop. This trail has many elevation changes, some steep. Beautiful views.
Should take about 4 hours on the trail. Lunch options afterwards.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m.
Directions: Take I-78E to 22E to 309N toward Schnecksville. Go about 5 miles and turn left onto Old Packhouse Rd. Go about 1 mile and turn right onto Orchard Rd. Parking lot on left.
GPS: 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA.
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-284-0946
5- 6 miles
A nice walk in Green Lane Park with water views, some ups and downs with some level areas. Make sure to bring your hiking poles. We'll discuss places to go to lunch afterwards.
DIRECTIONS: From Reading take Pricetown Road (Rte 12) to Breezy Corners and turn right on Rte 73 east. At Friedensburg Road traffic light, turn left, go past service station and turn left into shopping center parking lot.
GPS: 61 King’s Plaza, Oley
1st MEET: 9:00 a.m. at Weis Shopping Center in Oley, along Rt. 73. Carpool to trailhead if you can as there is not a lot of parking space at the park.
2nd MEET: 9:30 am, parking lot off of Deep Creek Road/ Snyder Road
Directions: Leaving Oley Weis, turn left towards Boyertown follow Route 73 to Route 663 north. Stay on Rte 663 until you make a right onto Deep Creek Road. Follow Deep Creek Road, make a right at Snyder Road, go 1/10 mile and turn left into parking lot.
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-223-6952
4 miles, moderate difficulty
Nice easy walk for the most part, few ascents for a good cardio workout.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Reading Museum parking lot
Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue in West Reading, turn left on 5th Ave/Museum Road. After crossing bridge, turn right on Parkside Drive S., then right again into museum parking lot.
GPS: 500 Museum Reading
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-698-6784
4-mile loop, mid-range difficulty
We will hike the Birdsboro Preserve with several hills. The plan is to take Cocalico Double Track, then the Up
and Over track, then Stinson Run Reservoir Trail back to the Rustic Park. Lunch afterwards at Annamarie’s
on Main.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Rustic Park in Birdsboro
Directions: From 422 east, turn right on 345 to enter Birdsboro. After crossing river, stay on Furnace Street/Hay Creek Road. Drive approx. 1.5 miles to Rustic Park. Cross RR tracks and turn right into parking lot.
GPS: 1314 Haycreek Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508
GPS Coordinates: 40.25473147459496, -75.81404525511705
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-468-5039.
