Saturday January 3, 2026 - LENHARTSVILLE LOOP

5 miles, easy

Join in our traditional hike 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 south of town. We also pass the remains of the 19th century Maiden Creek Iron Furnace. Lunch afterwards up to the hikers.

MEET and TIME: 10:00 am - at the rear of the side parking lot of C J Hummels, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

DIRECTIONS: Address: 18 Willow St., Lenhartsville 19534

GPS: 18 Willow St., Lenhartsvile, PA 19534 – C. J. Hummels Restaurant

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT:  619-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 on the day of the hike for questions & further directions

Thursday January 1, 2025 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE at ANTIETAM LAKE

Approx. 4 miles

We will take the path from the Antietam Lake parking area for a relaxing New Year’s walk to bring in the new year. Weather permitting, we will walk over to Angora Fruit Farm and walk on trails in that area. Wear orange. Extreme ice/snow cancels but we will still meet for lunch at West Lawn Church if it’s drivable weather for a good social time! Lunch afterwards to meet at West Lawn Church for their delicious New Year’s dinner of pork & sauerkraut.

Meeting time & place: 9:30am at the Antietam Lake parking area (230 Angora Rd. is listed address)

DIRECTIONS: From Route 422 East going into Mount Penn, take a right onto Carsonia Avenue, make a left to go onto Antietam Road in Stony Creek at the end of Carsonia, shortly after make a left onto Angora Road, when the road curves sharply, there will be a large parking lot on the left and turn into it.

GPS: 40.35645, -75.87422 (230 Angora Rd. is approximate)

For morew information and further directions, contact: 610-823-9023 

Saturday December 27, 2025 - POTTSVILLE"S FAMOUS YUENGLING TOUR & HIKE - NOTE HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

NOTE: HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 

4-mile town hike, easy

Join our leader for a free tour of the Yuengling Brewery followed by a hike in Pottsville. We will pass by the famous Yuengling Mansion. The brewery also has a nice gift shop for those doing post-Christmas shopping. We will also go to the tasting room to sample some of the beers! (may be a small cost) This hike is always a relaxing break during the holiday season. Dress appropriately for the weather – layered. We will have lunch afterwards traveling back to Berks, possibly at the Manheim Diner in Schuylkill Haven.

1st Meeting place & time: 10:00 am - Redner’s Warehouse Market Leesport, Rt. 61N.  Leesport (Recommended Meet up)

Leesport Redner’s GPS: 40.44374, -75.95128

2nd Meeting placde & time: 10:45 am - Pottsville’s Yuengling Brewery - 5TH & Mahantongo Sts., Pottsville.

Yuengling GPS: 40.68344, -76.19791

DIRECTIONS: Follow the DIRECTIONS FROM REDNER’s TO YUENGLING’S:

From Redner’s Warehouse Market Leesport, Follow 61 North for 26.6 miles

In Pottsville from 61 North: Take a Left on E. Union St., then take a Right on S. Centre St., make a Left on Mahantongo St., make a Right 5th St., go past brewery and make a Right into the brewery tour parking lot.

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-223-6952 

Saturday December 20, 2025 - HORSESHOETRAIL / BIG WOODS & SCHUYKILL TRAIL

– 6.5 miles moderate

This shuttle hike begins on the Horseshoe Trail as it leaves French Creek State Park. We have a long hill climb as we enter the Birdsboro Watershed, then hike to Kulptown. A short road hike joins us with the Big Woods Trail with a great view of Amity Township. We finish on the Schuylkill River Trail. More than light rain cancels this hike.

Meeting place & time: 9:45am - Meet at the Union Meadows East Schuylkill River Trailhead on route 724 in Monocacy

DIRECTIONS: Go to the Schuylkill River trailhead on Route 724 in Monocacy behind Fork and Ale where the Schuylkill River Trail crosses Route 724. Eastbound on Route 724, just east of Center Rd, take the first left turn, at Campbell Ford Road. This is also known as Union Meadows. We will shuttle to the start from here.

GPS: Union Meadows East Trailhead [40.26008, -75.78195]

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-850-1855

Saturday December 13, 2025 - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK IN WYOMISSING

Knitting mills Parking lot, intersection at Penn Avenue and Park Road intersection

- 3–4-mile easy walk with cookies & refreshments! 

We had such a good time last two years that I wanted to follow the tradition. The Christmas festivities will continue as we stroll through Wyomissing to check out the beautiful decorations. Rain or snow hike will be cancelled.

Meeting place & Time: 5:00pm - 900 block Penn Avenue, Wyomissing (entrance is off Park Road)

DIRECTIONS: Head west on Penn Avenue through West Reading, turn right at Wawa onto the Park Road, go for about half a block, then turn left on to the Court Lane and left again into the parking lot.

GPS: 40.33615, -75.95593 (Parking lot ACROSS from WAWA)

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-914-1357 

Saturday December 6, 2025 - RUSTIC PARK TO BIRDSBORO RESERVOIR AREA

3-4 easy miles length dependent on leader

A short walk to check out a new bridge over Hay Creek and walk to the scenic reservoir.

Note: After hike, those members attending Christmas Party should move their cars to the borough parking lot on East Main St. & N. Mill St. per flyer directions.

Meeting place & time: 10:00am – Rustic Parking Lot at 1314 Haycreek Rd., Birdsboro 19508

DIRECTIONS: Directions to the hike from 422 East: Turn right onto 345 toward Birdsboro. At the second light, go straight onto Furnace Street (Furnace Street becomes Haycreek Road). Go approximately .9 mile to Rustic Park past Hopewell St. on left and turn right down a hill to parking lot.

GPS: 40.25385, -75.81396 (Approximate) For using GPS with address 1314 Haycreek Rd., make sure to enter “Haycreek” as one word to get directions for correct road in Birdsboro.

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

Saturday November 29, 2025 - LEHIGH PARKWAY ALLENTOWN (Lehigh County)

– 7 easy/mod miles

Seven miles out and back hike starting at the Fish Hatchery. Easy walk, modest elevation changes, interesting sights along the trail-- hunter’s cabin, Museum of Indian Culture, Bogert’s Bridge (oldest covered bridge in Lehigh County), etc.

Meeting place & timer: 9:30 am - 2901 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown PA 18103

DIRECTIONS: Route 78 to PA 29 (Cedar Crest Blvd). Stay on South on Cedar Crest for a little over a half mile. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road. The parking lot is on the left.

GPS: 40.56479, -75.51376

for more information & further direcrtions, contact: 484-284-0946

CLUB MEMBERS - CHRISTMAS PARTY RESERVATIONS DUE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2025

Christmas Party Reservations are Due – Contact club if you haven’t sent in your reservation yet & you want to attend!!! Number of attendees are due to caterer shortly after this date.

Saturday November 22, 2025 - JOHN BARTRAM TRAIL & KERNSVILLE DAM

Meet at Kernsville Dam Parking Lot – 5 miles, easy to moderate

This is a hike via Hamburg River and Town trail. We'll hike through the Kernsville Dam reclamation meadow to the Schuylkill River trail. From this lovely stretch of trail, we'll cross to Hamburg Community Park, then up Franklin Street to Kaercher Creek Park, where we'll make a short loop. We'll finish by walking through downtown Hamburg to the trailhead and back along the river to the starting point. Lunch option afterward at Rico Casa, 1343 Hex Hwy, Hamburg

Meeting pace & time: 9:30 am - John Bartram Trail

DIRECTIONS: Heading North on route 61, turn right at traffic light for Cabela Drive onto Jetson Drive, and Right again on Industrial Drive. After crossing the Railway tracks, turn left on Kernsville Dam Rd. to Trailhead

GPS: 40.5625527, -75.9946005

For more information & futher directions, contact: 412-445-7359 

Saturday November 15, 2025 - WARWICK IRON BFURNACE HIKE

4 miles easy

We will meet at the historic Warwick Iron Furnace for a 4 mile Fall circular road hike. Add steps by going through part of the Thomas Bentley Reserve if the group votes "yes". I hope the Lavender Farm Shop is open for a visit on our way back - the November schedule is not on their website at this time.

PLEASE CARPOOL AS PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. Minimum 4 people per vehicle. 

 1st Meeting place & time: 9:30 am - Boscov's East parking lot (encouraged to meet here in order to carpool)

2nd Meeting place & time: 10:00 am - 775 Warwick Furnace Rd., Glenmoore, PA. 19343

DIRECTIONS: Use listed address in Glenmoore (775 Warwick Furnace Rd.) for directions to get to site from Route 23.

GPS: 40.15048, -75.74198 (approximate for 775 Warwick Furnace Rd.)

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-451-0821

Saturday November 8, 2025 - PENDORA PARK TO EGELMAN'S / MT PENN PAGODA

4–5-mile moderate hike

This is a hike I used to do in my teens. This will be a nice walk for a fall day crunching through leaves on the fire trail. We will base our pace according to attendees. We will travel from above Pendora Park by the old East Reading Athletic Association, through Mineral Spring Park to Egelman’s Park and hopefully travel up to the Pagoda for a breathtaking city view. The length of the hike can be altered dependent on the group and timing of completion for Fall Meeting. Some of walk towards the Pagoda will be on the side of the road. Lunch location will be at Exeter Diner/ Fall Membership meeting will also take place. Bring water & snacks and wear boots. Bring Orange to wear just in case. Icy weather cancels.

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am - Parking area by old East Reading Athletic Club (At the end of 19th street before entering Glenn Road) UPDATE: Park on 19th Street at available parking along road near Olivet's Club 330 S. 19th St. - we will walk to Mineral Spring Park & up to Egelman's Park.

Directions: Go towards Reading from Mount Penn on Perkiomen Ave past Aulenbach’s Cemetery, make a right onto South19th St. at the light. – keep following 19th Street and park by Pendora Park near the Olivet's Club - we will walk through to Mineral Spring Park from there. 

Coming from Reading on Perkiomen Ave, make a left onto 19th St. at the light. – keep following 19th Street and park by Pendora Park near the Olivet's Club - we will walk through to Mineral Spring Park from there.

GPS: 40.33039, -75.89969 (Approximate)

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-823-9023 

NOTE: Saturday November 8, 2025 – Club General Membership Meeting for MEMBERS at Exeter Diner – 1:30pm (after Pendora Park/ Egelman's/ Pagoda Hike) – We will discuss change in annual dues. Meeting will take place even if hike is cancelled due to rain. Obviously, a snowstorm/ blizzard would cancel this meeting & cause it to be rescheduled!

Saturday November 1, 2025 - IRONTON RAIL TRAIL LOOP

5.5 – 6 miles easy/mod

This a relatively easy hike on the Ironton Rail Trail in Lehigh County. It is a multi-use trail with lots of historic roots and is an enjoyable walk with the railroad in mind!

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am at 3853 Chestnut St trailhead. (From US 22 E Follow PA 145N and go right on Chestnut St and look for railroad car and parking lot.)

Directions: Follow US-222 N, take the PA 737 exit on US-222 N to get on to I-78E/US-22E in Weisenberg Township from Eagle Point Road, Mill Creek Road and US 22. Follow US-22E 6.6 miles to Exit for PA-145N/MacArthur Rd/ 7th St. Take the exit for Mac Arthur Rd, follow any signs to Mac Arthur Rd. Stay on Mac Arthur Rd for 3.8 miles, take a sharp right onto Chestnut St. (A Sheetz is on the far right of this intersection) Go 0.4 miles on Chestnut, Rail Trail parking lot is on right (See a pavilion that looks like a railroad station.)

GPS: 40.67105, -75.50806 Address: 3853 Chestnut St., Whitehall, PA 18049

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-944-5775 

Saturday October 25, 2025 - NORTH LAKE LOOP

Approx. 7 miles moderate to difficult, has hills (some options, see description below)

At the beginning, we can decide to do either a 3 or 6 mi on an easy part (no hills) as an in-out hike. After that we will continue into some hills and do the loop. Group’s choice. Wear Orange. Heavy snow or rain will cancel. Lunch is optional afterwards.

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am - Blue Marsh Old Church Road Trailhead

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:   40.407143, -76.070529

For more information & further directions, contact: 484-557-7854 

Saturday October 18, 2025 - LEASER LAKE

5 miles, moderate

We will hike around the perimeter trail of the Leaser Lake, just over the northern Berks line in Leigh County. The terrain will vary from open fields to deep woods and marshy areas. This hike is especially well suited for spotting many different birds and wildflowers. Lunch will be up to the hikers. A few options would be “The Westy” in Hamburg or “Fiore’s” in Shoemakersville. Call the leader if the weather is questionable. Wear Orange.

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am - Parking lot at the end of Pleasure Court (South parking area and boat launch)

Directions: Take route 143 north out of Lenhartsville. Drive about 8 miles, make a left turn onto Pleasure Court, just before the large stone church in Jacksonville (about a mile past Wanamaker’s General Store).

GPS: 40.671195, -75.832145

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 

Saturday October 11, 2025 - TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE (LEHIGH COUNTY)

7 strenuous miles

We will be starting our 7-ish mile hike using the southern parts of the Border Loop trail (many elevation changes, some steep). Next, our route will cover trails through the central part of the park, some of which are level, while others have quite a bit of elevation change. We will finish our trek using the northern and central sections of the Border Loop, which again, have multiple elevation changes. As a reward we will be treated to beautiful views on the way.This route eliminates the more challenging parts of the Border Loop and is a good choice for hikers who are not sure they are ready for the full 9.5 mile loop.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am - 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA

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: 40.656162,-75.615769

LEADER: 484-284-0946 for questions & further directions

Saturday October 4, 2025 - WYOMISSING PARK

5 miles, easy to moderate

We will start at the Reading Museum Park, head towards the ice rink proceeding to the summit trail through the pine forest, loop back to the parking lot. The hike would be around 5 miles. Lunch will be at Laxmi Grill in Wyomissing PA

MEET and TIME: 9:30 am - Reading Museum parking lot, 1218 Parkside Drive, South Reading PA 19611

DIRECTIONS: Address: 1218 Parkside Drive, South Reading PA 19611

GPS: 40327452, -75.951002

LEADER: 610-927-7525 for questions & further directions