4-5 Miles - Moderate to Difficult
North Neversink trail to West Woodland trail to South Neversink and loop back to start. Hills, rocks, straight paths, beautiful mountain, lots of history. No rain or oppressive heat.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Gate #6 - at intersection of 10th & South Sts. in East Reading
Directions: 10th & South Streets, Reading, next to 10 & South playground.
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-505-9397
Approximately 6 Miles - Moderate
This hike will visit two overlooks with several hills to climb to get there. Lunch after will be at the Kville Hotel in beautiful downtown Kleinfeltersville.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center
Directions: From 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then travel 2 miles to the Visitors Center.
GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578
For more information or further directions, contact: 717-949-2056
Approximately 4 miles
We will walk one mile to Angelica Creek Park, meander the trails at the Berks Nature Center, then have a history tour of the Alvernia University grounds; hopefully with a guide. Retrace our steps to the parking area, so an in and out-ish hike. Leader will not go to lunch but will recommend a place to eat. Heavy rain or dangerously hot & humid weather cancels the hike.
Meeting place: 9:00 am at Brentwood Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail
DIRECTIONS: South on Rte 10/Morgantown Road, 8/10 mile from Lancaster Ave. Parking area on left.
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-451-0821 (text or call)
4 Easy to Moderate Miles
We will be traversing Wyomissing Park via the muyseum.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Reading Museum parking lot
Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue in West Reading, turn left on 5th Avenue/Museum Road. After crossing small bridge, turn right on Parkside Drive South, then right again into museum parking lot.
GPS: 500 Museum Road, Reading
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-698-6784
Approximately 4.5 miles - Easy to Moderate
We will hike part of the Blue Marsh Trail (BMT) and part of the Fox Trot Trail (FTT). Mostly flat through woods and field.
Meeting place: 10:00 am Visitors Center off of Palisades Dr.
Directions: From Reading go north on 183. Just before Plum Creek Farm Market, turn left onto Palisades. The Visitors Center will be on your right.
GPS: 1268 Palisades Dr., Leesport
Fore more information or further directions, contact: 484-256-7619
Approximately 5 miles
We will hike the perimeter of the park which has some difficult hills. Bring plenty of water. Rain or snow cancels it.
Meeting place: 9:30 am at Church Road parking lot
Directions: From the traffic light on Lancaster Ave. in Kenhorst, proceed approximately 0.8 miles on
Route 625 South. Turn right on Church Road. Parking lot is approximately 0.2 miles on the left.
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-824-2740
6 moderate miles
Expect rocks and hills. This is a back-country-type loop hike. Once we cross Shed Road we will not cross another road. Bring plenty of water and wear proper footwear. We can discuss lunch options the day of the hike.
Meeting place: 9:30 am on Shed Road parking lot off Rte 345 French Creek State Park
Directions: From Reading go east on Rte 422 to Rte 345, left turn onto Shed Road.
GPS: 40.217733, -75.775517
For more information or further directions, contact: 717-376-5289
5 to 6 moderate to difficult miles
This will be a loop hike primarily on new bicycle trails. Explore new parts of Blue Marsh. Many hills, generally in woods and fields, only a bit near the lake.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at the State Hill boat ramp
Directions: From Reading take State Hill Road. At State Hill turn left onto Brownsville Road, proceed 1/2 mi and turn right at State Hill Boat Ramp. Drive to bottom of hill to car parking.
GPS: 600 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring [40.367703, -76.042996 on Google]
For more information or further directions, please contact: C:610-850-1855
Approximately 4 easy miles
This hike is a gravel path with no hills. Rain will cancel the hike.
Meeting place: 9:00 a.m.
Directions:: From Rt. 61 North to Hamburg, bear right before the traffic light unto South 4th street. Cross State Street and turn left on Island Street. Continue to the end, turn right and park.
GPS: Hamburg Borough Swimming Pool
For more information or further directions, please contact: 610-926-3452
Approximately 7 miles, easy to moderate
Beautiful park. Worth the drive from Reading. Three hours on the trails. Lunch options afterwards.
Meeting place: 10:00 a.m. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
Directions: Take I-78E to 22E to 33N (approx. 7.5 miles on 33 towards Stroudsburg). Take the exit toward Belfast, then left on Belfast Rd. Environmental Center parking lots are on the left. We will meet at the upper lot in front of the Education Center building.
GPS: 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth [40.784, -75.2936]
For more information or further directions, please contact: 484-284-0946
Approx. 4 hilly miles
The hills are quite moderate but there are a lot. It’s a very pleasant walk through the woods. Be aware this is a mountain biking trail. WEAR ORANGE TO BE SAFE.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Holl’s Trailhead off Highland Road.
Directions: From Reading take State Hill Road. At State Hill turn left onto Brownsville Road. Go approx. 1.7 mi and turn right onto Highland Road at Spitler’s garage. (Road is very rutty.) Trailhead is on the right.
GPS: Blue Marsh Lake Holl’s Trailhead
For more information or further directions, please contact: C: 484-557-7854 with questions.
5 moderate miles
We will hike trails of Birdsboro Waters Preserve – 1800-acres of woods set aside to preserve the quality of drinking water for Birdsboro residents. NOTE: Inclement weather cancels the hike.
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot located at the southern end of the Rustic Park of Robeson Township (just south of Birdsboro).
Directions: From Reading, take US-422E to PA-345 (about 9 miles). Turn right onto PA-345 and continue for about 1 mile. Continue straight on N. Furnace Street for about 1⁄3 of a mile then continue on Haycreek Road for about 1 mile until the road ends at the pedestrian bridge. Turn right into the parking lot.
GPS: 1314 Hay Creek Rd, Birdsboro [40.253789926843716, -75.81398086024939]
For more information or further directions, please contact: 484-467-8976
5 moderately difficult miles (with easy 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. 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 jughandle 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, please contact: 610-468-5039
9 1⁄2 strenuous miles
We will be hiking the Border Loop. This trail has many elevation changes, some steep. Beautiful views. Should take just under four hours on the trail. Lunch options afterwards.
Meeting place: 10:00 a.m.
Directions: Take I-78E to 22E to 309N toward Schnecksville. Go about 5 miles and turn left onto OldPackhouse Rd. Go about 1 mile and turn right onto Orchard Rd. Parking lot on left.
GPS: 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville
For more information or further directions, please contact: 484-284-0946
Approx. 6-7 moderate miles
From the parking lot we will walk about 1/2 mile to Skinners Loop. We will see the remains of a few houses that were there. Mostly level with a few small hills. Bring a chair and your lunch for a picnic after the hike (there are some tables available).
Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Old Church Road parking lot off 183
Directions: From south Reading take 422W to 222N to Rte 183N. Travel approx. 5 miles to Old Church Rd and turn left. Parking lot on your left.
GPS: Blue Marsh Old Church Rd parking lot
For more information and further directions, please contact: 484-797-3357
5 moderate miles
We will hike the Six Penny Trail. This is a loop hike in forested area with some hills. Steady rain cancels.
Meeting place: 10:00 a.m. at French Creek State Park Campground Visitor lot (just beyond dump station & amphitheater, across the road from the playground).
Directions: From Reading, take 422E to Rte 345 through Birdsboro. Turn right onto Chestnut Street and continue 4.3 miles to French Creek State Park. Turn right onto Park Road for 9/10 mile and right onto Campground Road.
GPS: 410 Park Road, Elverson [40°12'55.0"N / 75°46'53.2"W]
For more information or further directions, please contact: tammyphillips312@gmail.com or phone 610-587-2180
