Hiking Schedule   August 2008

KEY TO MEETING PLACES

PHILADELPHIA:
B & A = Broad and Arch Sts.
F & B = Frankford Ave. and Bridge Sts. In front of Walgreens lot.
G & R = Germantown and Rex Aves.
69th St. = 69th St. Terminal.
Fern Rock = Fern Rock Station parking lot, 11th and Grange. Do NOT exit to Nedro Ave.    No parking fee unless you leave your car.

 

SUBURBS:
309 Cinema= AMC 309 Cinema 9 lot at N.W. Corner of Rts 309 and 63. Montgomeryville PA

Eng. Vil. = English Village, Rt. 309 north of Rt. 63, Montgomeryville.
K of P = Park at the far end of Fox & Hound Restaurant (King of Prussia Shopping Center PA )
Ply. Mtg. = Macy's lot, Plymouth Meeting Mall, off Germantown Ave.
Red Lion = Red Lion Diner, Rt. 206 and Rt. 70, Red Lion Circle, N.J.
Warrington = Warrington = Home Depot, Route 611 (west side) north of Street Road. Park facing Route 611.
Spr. Mall = Macy's, Springfield Mall. Baltimore Pike (I-476 to exit #3, then east on Baltimore Pike).

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AUGUST

 

SUN. 03 -

BELTZVILLE STATE PARK.

Depart G & R at 8:30 AM or contact
leader to meet at trailhead. This Pennsylvania State Park, just beyond
the N.E. PA Turnpike's tunnel, has a sand beach, changing facilities,
showers, and hiking trails. Hike 4 to 6 miles in the shade, probably
by the waterfall and then head for the beach. Optional dinner
afterwards. Cost: $0.75 plus $10.50 CTDTOE. Leaders: Anna & Michael
Alper, 215-233-0916, aniamike@aol.com.

 

SUN. 10 -

LAKE ATSION.

Depart from F & B at 9:00 AM. Here is your
chance to hike, swim, and picnic in a beautiful park in the Pine
Barrens of New Jersey. Sun lotion and insect repellent advisable.
Cost: $0.75 plus $3.50 CTDTOE and yourshare of entrance fee. Leaders:
Bob & Carol Miller, 267-280-6386.

 

SAT. 16 -

RADNOR TRAIL EVENING

Depart from the parking lot of John Harvard's Brew House, 629 W. Lancaster Avenue in
Radnor/Strafford at 6:30 PM (a short walk from Strafford station of
the R-5). We'll walk a block to the beginning of the Radnor Trail, for
an easy five mile hike, ending at John Harvards,
celebrating the dog days of August. Cost $0.75. Leader: Carol Seelaus,
610-617-7977, caroljeansee@aol.com.

 

SUN. 17 -

BLUE MARSH LAKE -

Depart G & R at 8:30 AM, or call leaders
for directions. Come hike for a while through forests and fields with
many views of the lake, then enjoy a refreshing swim. Hike 6-8 miles.
Cost: $0.75 plus $10.00 CTDTOE, plus share of $2.00 park entrance fee.
Leaders: Emma Burd & Barry Shapiro, 215-673-4717.

 

SUN. 24 ­

FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK.

Meet at G&R at 9:00 AM. This is a
beautiful park with two lovely lakes and wonderful woods. We will hike
and then go swimming at the pool, which is beside Hopewell Lake. Hike
5-6 miles. Bring lunch or buy at the snack bar. Cost: $.75 and $7.00
CTDTOE. There is also an entrance fee at the pool. Leader: Bob Miller,
267-280-6386.

 

SAT. 30 -

EAST ROCKS & NORTH LOOKOUT @ HAWK MOUNTAIN VIA THE AT.

This 9 mile loop will take us from the AT crossing on Hawk Mountain Road to
the AT ridge trail & later the Skyline Trail We'll scramble several
times to reach our private lunch spot away from the crowd. This hike
will gain 1500' for the day & is very strenuous. We will complete the
loop by taking the west side trail of the river of Rocks loop to
return to our vehicles. Boots/poles strongly urged. Bring food &
water. Rain/lightening/extreme heat/humidity cancels. Meet @ AT & Hawk
Mountain Road at 10 AM. (No Facilities Available). E-mail leaders for
directions & to be in the information loop for updates. Cost: $0.75
plus possible entry fee. No carpool available. Leaders: Joe Maryanski,
609-929-7498, Jmaryanski@msn.com; Joan Foltz, 609-335-9677,
Rfoltz@aol.com.

 

SUN. 31 -

PENNYPACK/LORIMER PARKS.

Depart from Bustleton & Benton
Avenues at 9:45 am (Rt. 58 bus from F & B). We will hike the trails on
both sides of the creek in these pretty urban parks. We will eat our
lunches at the beautiful picnic grove in Lorimer Park picnic tables,
restrooms & water fountain). About 8-9 miles. Cost: $0.75. Leader:
Jerry Goldstein 609-859-8133. (jerryhyker@yahoo.com).