Hiking Schedule         May 2008

KEY TO MEETING PLACES

PHILADELPHIA:
B & A = Broad and Arch Sts. In front of Dunkin Donuts
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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May, 2008

SAT. 03 -

SOUTH WISSAHICKON CREEK GORGE LOOP

Depart from Henry Ave. &
Walnut Lane parking lot at 9:30 AM (Both Septa 32 bus from Center City
and Septa 65 bus from 69th Street & Germantown areas both stop at
Henry & Walnut). We will see Walnut Lane Bridge, Lover's Leap,
Bluestone Bridge, Historic Rittenhouse Town, Mom Rinker's
Rock, "Toleration", Fingerspan, Livezy House, Devil's Pool &
Shakespeare Rock. Wear sturdy footwear for rocky terrain. Bring lunch
& water. 8-9 miles. Cost: $0.75. Leader: Jerry Goldstein, 609-859-
8133, jerryhyker@yahoo.com.

 

 

SUN. 04 ­

CARBON COUNTY, PA HIKE

Depart from G & R at 9:15 AM.
Suburban hikers may meet at Ply. Mtg. for departure at 9:45 AM. We
will hike somewhere in Carbon County. Possible water crossings and
some bushwhacking. Spring foliage and flowers should be appearing. 8-
10 miles. Cost: $0.75 and up to $12.00 CTDTOE (actual cost will depend

on final destination) plus share of turnpike toll. Leaders: Milt
Cannan, 856-983-9076; Don Bonnet.

 

 

SAT. 10

PINNACLE AND PULPIT ROCK VIA "AT". 9-10 mile loop, moderate
pace. About 2000' gain overall. Near Hamburg, PA. Bring ground cover
for lunch, Boots highly recommended for PA. rocks galore. Sticks
optional. Meet at Hamburg reservoir at 9:45 AM. Use Exit 35 from I-78
(PA. Rt. 143 N) turning left on Mountain Road, then bearing right at
the farm where the road curves left. Then turn Right at Reservoir Road
to parking lot. Cost: $ 0.75. Sorry, no carpool offered. Leaders: Joe
Maryanski, evening after 7:00 PM & morning of hike 609-929-7498, E-
mail preferred contact: Jmaryanski@ msn.com; Joan Foltz, 609-335-9675,
Rfoltz@aol.com.

 

 

SUN. 11

PENNYPACK ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TRUST

Depart at 10:00 AM
from B & A. Hike the upper reaches of Pennypack Creek Valley and
around the lands of Pennypack Ecological Trust. Call leader for
directions to meet at the trailhead. 7 miles. Cost $0.75 and $3.00
CTDTOE. Leader: Carol Seelaus, 610-617-7977, (caroljeansee@aol.com).

 

 

MAY 17-18

BOUNDARY CORRIDOR MONA

We are looking for a few people who
are willing to learn the challenging job of boundary maintenance.
Please call Susan Charkes for details: 215-489-5460.

 

 

SUN. 18 -

NOCKAMIXON STATE PARK, BUCKS COUNTY

Depart from the park
office on Route 563 at 9:45 AM. Many great views of the lake on this
pleasant 8 mile hike through the woods and marshes in the early
spring. Contact leader prior to 6:00 PM Saturday evening if requesting
transportation from F&B Cost $0.75. and $5.50 CTDTOE. Leaders: Barry
Shapiro and Emma Burd, 215-673-4717.

 

 

SUN. 18 -

TYLER ARBORETUM

For those using public transportation, take
the Septa 101 trolley from 69th St. to the Springfield Mall. Meet
leader at this stop at 8:55 AM. For those driving, meet in front of
Macy's in the front of the Springfield Mall at 9:00 AM, or at the
Arboretum parking lot, 515 Painter Road in Media, at 9:20 AM. A lovely
5 to 7 mile hike through Tyler's famous rhododendrons, atop open
fields, and along wooded streams. Bring a lunch and drink. Cost $0.75
and $1.00 CTDTOE, plus a $5.00 arboretum entrance fee. Leader: Gary
Sawyer 610-891-0118, muddyboots@ comcast.net.

 

 

TUE.20 -

MOONLIGHT HIKE, ANDORRA NATURAL AREA & UPPER WISSAHICKON
Depart from Germantown & Northwestern Avenues at 7:00 PM. Join us for
an evening hike in one of our familiar but favorite hiking spots. The
views are beautiful from the wide-open fields. From the Andorra area,
we will hike the upper trails along the Wissahickon and return by the
carriage road. Rain Cancels. 5 miles. Cost: $0.75. Leader: Mike
Hughes, 215-657-1058 (deecrismel@verizon.net).

 

 

SAT. 24 -

PALMYRA COVE NATURE PARK, NJ

Depart from F & B at 11:00 AM
or meet at the starting point of the hike, Palmyra Cove Nature Center
(on the NJ side of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge) at 11:30AM. We will hike
6 to 8 miles depending on the tide on the river at this relatively new
park. We will also visit the Nature Center, which is brand new and
very interesting. Map: Palmyra Cove Nature Park Trail Map. Cost: $0.75
plus $1.00 CTDTOE and share of bridge toll. Leader: Jason Trenchard,
215-743-0108, gijay79@yahoo.com

 

 

SUN. 25 -

RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK.

Contact leader prior to the evening
before the hike for public transportation meeting place; or meet at
Chapel Hill Road parking at 9:45 AM. Hiking Clubs throughout
Pennsylvania are offering hikes this weekend and next as part of
KTA/DCNR Hiking Week. We are offering a lovely late spring hike in the
woods, over the hills, and along the creek in this Delaware County
jewel. Be prepared for rocky trails. Bring plenty of water, good
boots, and lunch. 12 miles. As usual, no dues for this KTA/DCNR week
hike. $3.00 CTDTOE (from 69th street.) Leader: Carol Thompson,
thompsonc@rowan.edu; 856-848-2474 no calls after 9 pm. (Prefer contact
by email.)