Schuylkill River/ Elverson Walking Club - Saturday July 14, 2007

5.5 Miles

We will join with members of the Elverson Walking Club for a 5.5 mile loop hike along both sides of the Schuykill River, between routes 113 & 29. If the river should be extra high or the banks muddy, our alternate hike will be out and back on the 2.5 mile Canal Towpath in Monte Clair. Lunch afterwards at the Fitzwater Station.

Meeting Place: 9:00 am at the Lock 60 parking area which can be reached via an approach road to the west that is on the route 29 bridge over the Schuykill, just north of Phoenixville...look for a sign directing you to Lock 60.

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

Mystery Hike - Saturday July 7, 2007

??? Miles (??? Difficulty)

Weather determines distance and place. Wear boots, bring water and snacks. Be ready for anything!

Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Boyer's IGA, at routes 422 & 419 in Womelsdorf

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

Pictures from Winterthur Hike!

Left to right:

1. Two hikers check out the grounds
2. Interesting tree shot
3. Beth and Susie take a rest
4. Peek-a-boo, I caught you on camera too!
   

Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster - Saturday June 30, 2007

3 miles (moderate to difficult)

Hike Landis Trail through the forest to Overlook Trail. At Hawk Point Overlook there is a cliffside view of the Susquehanna River & Islands; notably Mt. Johnson Island - the world's first bald eagle sanctuary. Short hike to Wissler's Run Overlook (look for Osprey nests.) Make a short, steep descent with switchbacks to Wissler's Run stream along Rhododendron Trail & then gradual descent to parking lot. Hiking poles, water, and sturdy boots are recommended. Optional lunch stop afterwards at place to be determined.

Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Ollie's parking lot (at closed Giant supermarket & AC Moore) intersection of business routes 222 and 724 in Shillington.

For further directions and information contact: 610-376-9581

Shillington Area - Saturday June 23, 2007

approx. 5 miles (moderate)

Hike & enjoy a diverse terrain of wooded trails, sidewalks, parklands, and a few hills through Shillington.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am at Shillington Park off of Route 724

For further information or directions contact: 610-775-7453

Hamburg Reservoir To Port Clinton - Saturday June 16, 2007

6+ miles (moderate to strenuous climbs/ descent/ some rocks)

Come out for an active hike on the AT - get those legs & lungs in shape, starting with an uphill climb to the ridge line, following a forested path to another ascent, and onto outstanding views of farmlands, the Schuykill River, Cabela's, and Hamburg. We will then descend down a series of switchbacks to Port Clinton. Bring water, snacks, and boots. The "carrot on the stick" is food afterwards at a local eatery. (suggestions taken)

1st Meeting Place: 8:30 am at Redner's on Route 61 North in Leesport

2nd Meeting Place: 9:15 am at Port Clinton Playground off of Route 61 North in Port Clinton (call for directions)

For further directions and information contact: 610-775-2677

Suedburg DC&R Loop - Saturday June 9, 2007

11.2 miles (easy)

Hike and enjoy the scenic Swatara Creek. Pass the fossil pit & onto the Iron Pedestrian Bridge. Then return on the opposite side. Lunch at the Twin Grove Park Restaurant.

Meeting Place: 9:00 am at Boyer's IGA on Routes 422 & 419 in Womelsdorf

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

Knoebels Amusement Resort Elysburg, PA - Monday June 4, 2007

Beat the summer crowd by going on a weekday, before school's summer break.

Park Hours: 10 am to 6 pm

Cost: Free Admission to this amusement park; pay as you go for the rides ("PAY ONE" - Price is not available for this day, sorry!); Pool rates: $5.50 for swim only or $12.00 for combo (swim & slide)

NOTE: HEAVY RAIN CANCELS TRIP!

Meeting Place: 8:00 am on Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple, left of Walmart (lot behind McDonald's and in Front of Ollie's)

Departure Time from Knoebel's: 5 pm

For further directions or information contact: 610-779-9725 or cell # 610-914-1357 (day of trip)

Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art - Saturday June 2. 2007

5 miles (Moderate)

Hike on mostly new trails around the nature center and surrounding area. The Ned Smith Center celebrates the life and works of Ned Smith, a wildlife artist, writer, and naturalist. There is a gift shop and gallery (open from 10am to 4 pm) which has a collection of art exhibits. It is suggested that you bring water and snacks.

1st Meeting Place: 9:00 am at Boyer's IGA on routes 422 and 419 in Womelsdorf.

2nd Meeting Place: 10:00am at Ned Smith Center

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

Popular Acclaim Hike for Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday May 26, 2007

? Miles (?Terran)

Come out and the group decides the direction of the hike.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Gring's Mill Parking Lot

For further directions or contact information to Gring's Mill Parking Lot: 610-670-4629
or 610-921-3252

Blue Marsh/ Stilling Basin - Saturday May 19, 2007

4 plus miles (easy terrain)

Hike the trails around Blue Marsh from the Stilling Basin. some hills, but mostly flat. We may see the wildflowers in bloom.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Stilling Basin parking lot. (Directions: Go out route 183 North, turn left at Bern Church onto Palisades Drive, pass the Visitor's Center, turn right at the Stilling Basin sign, then go 1.5 miles to the parking area.)

For further directions or information, contact: 610-775-7101

Conewago Trail & Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails- Saturday May 12, 2007

No mileage listed (easy terrain)

We'll shuttle from the town of Lawn to Elizabethtown and then take an easy level hike from Elizabethtown back to Lawn. Optional restaurant stop afterwards.

Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Redner's in Sinking Spring, Route 422 West, west side of parking lot

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

Virginville Hiking Pictures

Pictures from the April 7th Virginville hike led by Linnae. Pictures are courtesy of Lou! Check out the hungry hikers at the end

Winterthur, Delaware - Saturday May 5, 2007

Special Trip!

Enjoy the spring flowers at the Henry DuPont Estate. We'll shuttle there via carpooling & then you'll be on your own for a self guided tour with the Garden & Gallery Pass. Lunch in the Cafe' or plan your own picnic at one of the picnic sites. Bring water & snacks. Hours are until 5 pm, when we will meet to depart.

COST FOR PASS: $15.00/ person or $13.00/ senior (62+)
$12.00/ person for groups of 20 or more
Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Boscov's East (east end of lot), Business Route 422 East, Exeter Township

For further directions or information, contact: 610-670-4629 or 610-926-5251

Evansburg State Park - Saturday April 28, 2007

6-7 miles, moderate

Loop around Skippack Creek on a woodland trail through the Collegeville area. One tricky hill and 2 short road sections. Hopefully, we will see Virginia Bluebells in bloom.

1st Meeting Place: 8:30 am, Redner's at Routes 422 and 622 in Douglasville. From Route 422 East, turn left at light Wawa crossing over Route 422 West, then turn into Redner's parking lot.

2nd Meeting Place: 9:15 am, Evansburg State Park main parking area. (The play field on May Hall Road)

For further directions or information, contact: 610-582-6914 or cell phone on day of hike only, 610-858-7172

Mt Penn/ Antietam Lake - Saturday April 21, 2007

7 miles

Hike over Mt. Penn to the lake and back, optional stops at the Pagoda and Tower, if anyone is interested.

Meeting Place: 9:00am,parking lot behind the bandshell in City Park, Reading

For further directions or information, contact: 610-374-2394