Union Canal Towpath - Saturday August 11. 2007

4 to 8 miles

Take an easy early morning walk on the towpath. Length of hike depends on the weather and temperature. Bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes.

Meeting Place: 7:00am Heritage Center parking lot, off of Route 183, turn left on road past the NEW St Joseph's Hospital.

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

Knoebel's Amusement Resort, Elysburg, PA - Monday August 6. 2007

Note: RAIN CANCELS

Hopefully we will have a good weather day! Join your hiking friends for a day of fun, rides, and swimming. Optional easy hike around the campground area upon arrival. Park entertainment for this day is the "Mapapa African Acrobats".

Park Hours: 11am to 10 pm
Cost: All Day Ride Pass - $28.00 Adults or $34.00 with wooden coasters; children under 48" -$18.50 or $23.00 with wooden coasters; $5.00 ticket book for $4.25

Meeting Place: 9:00am at Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple at the left of Super Walmart. (lot behind McDonald's and in front of Ollie's)
Departure: 5:00pm from Knoebel's

For further directions or information contact: 610-779-9725 or Cell 610-914-1357

Gring's Mill - Sunday August 5, 2007

1/8th of a mile!!! (Sounds very easy!)

Meet Linda Whitman at the Amphitheater at 5:30pm - look for her colorful umbrella. Bring your picnic supper, a snack, or a beverage with a chair or blanket. You will be bringing back some memories while being entertained bt "Number Nine", PA's premier All-Beatles band. We can even sing along. The "hike" will be from the concert to the barn for ice cream.

Meeting Place: the Amphitheater at Gring's Mill

For further directions or information contact: 610-926-5251

Seven Tubs Nature Area - Saturday August 4, 2007

4 to 5 Miles

Join us for an ALL DAY EVENT to see this outstanding geological phenomenon featuring seven large "potholes" or "tubs" believed to be formed during the Ice Age. With additional stops at a reservoir and a waterfall near Wiles-Barre. Carry snacks, water, and wear hiking boots. Restaurant stop afterwards.

Meeting Place: 8:30 am, Redner's Market, route 61, Leesport

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

Kulptown To The Birdsboro Reservoir -Saturday July 21, 2007

5 miles

This hike will be on shaded, wooded trails with some hills and some stony roads. We will enjoy a short break at the beautiful reservoir. Make sure that you bring enough water and a snack.

Meeting Place: 9:30 am, Kulptown Fire Company in the rear parking lot
Directions: Take either Route 724 East or 422 East, turn right onto Route 82 in Birdsboro. Turn left at light onto Main Street and turn right onto Route 345. Continue about 2 miles to the Kulptown Fire Company station on the right. Please park in the rear.

For further directions or information contact: 610-582-5220 or 610-926-5251

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