Welcome!

The Chester County Trail Club is a group of individuals who enjoy hiking, backpacking and other outdoor recreational activities. Club members also participate in building, maintaining and advocating for the protection of trails for public use.

Whether you've logged a zillion miles or have never been on a hike before, you are sure to find something that piques your interest in our extensive schedule.
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CCTC schedules hikes throughout the week as well as a monthly Full Moon hike. All hikes are led by member volunteers. The hike description includes the degree of difficulty so you can choose one that matches your ability. Check out the Hiking Tips page for detailed information.

Club members also enjoy many social gatherings such as the annual banquet that honors those who have hiked the most miles during the year.

Hike Schedule

Log In to your CCTC Member Account to view the full schedule. If you are not a member, you are welcome to try out any of the public hikes listed in the calendar before joining. You can easily become a member here. 

*NOTE: All Hike attendees, club members and general public, acknowledge they are signing the Club's Liability Release & Hold Harmless Agreement when they sign their name to the Hike Sign In sheet or allow the Hike Leader to add their name for them.

Hiking Schedule

  • Cheslen Preserve, Class B, 6-9 Miles

    • Monday, June 09, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

    Meet HL Alan Alvarez, 610-804-6577, for a hike in the Preserve. There are bail out points for those who do not want to do 8 miles. Meet at the Cannery Rd parking lot.

    Directions: PA 162 West out of West Chester to left on Cannery Rd to Preserve on right.

    Address: 1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320.

    Google Maps Location: Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve

    GPS coordinates: 39.921478107911035, -75.72571766035901

    Bring hat, water and snack.


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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, June 09, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Struble Trail - Full Moon, Class A, 6 Miles

    • Monday, June 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • 101 Wallace Ave Downingtown, Pa 19335
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     Meet HL Karen Bashore, 610-858-3390, at the Rite Aid in Downingtown, Address:101 Wallace Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335. Directions: From west on Business Route 30, turn right onto Wallace Avenue (at the traffic light in the center of Downingtown). At the next traffic light, continue straight across and turn right into the Rite Aid parking lot. Follow the Struble Trail by the light of the Moon.

    NOTE CHANGE OF TIME AND DAY OF THE WEEK TO ACCOMMODATE DST.

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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • BRANDYWINE AND MASON-DIXON TRAILS WORK HIKE AT CHADDS FORD

    • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek, 484-639-8824 and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at the Chadds Ford Elementary School, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford. Address: 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA. Directions: From the intersection of Routes 1 and 202, go south on Route 1 for 2.9 miles. The school is on your right (at the traffic light). Park in the lower lot on your left. GPS Coordinates: 39.873536, -75.599313. Google Maps: VCF2+C7 Chadds Ford, PA. We will be cutting back overgrowth, clearing obstructions, picking up trash, and freshening the blazes along the trail. Bring water, snacks, gloves, loppers, and pruning/shears, if you have them. No bathrooms are available.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly Cancelled, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, June 12, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, June 13, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, June 13, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Appalachian Trail PA Section 3, Class B/C, 14 Miles

    • Saturday, June 14, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • see write up for directions and carpooling information

    Meet Hike Leader Bob Gagnon 610-547-0034, robertgagnon@verizon.net, for a day hike on Section 3 of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, Saturday June 14, 2025, for a total of approximately 14 miles. The hike is from Lehigh Gap to Route 309. This will be a shuttle hike. Bring water, snack, lunch.

    Directions: Meet in the AT access parking lot at 8:30 am across PA Route 309 from Thunderhead Lodge, 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211. Google Map Address: P55R+4W Andreas, Pennsylvania, GPS Coordinates: 40.70780, -75.807678. We will shuttle to the Lehigh Gap Trailhead parking area, Walnutport, PA 18088, GPS coordinates: 40.78378, -75.60467. Carpool: Those interested in carpooling, meet at 7:00 AM at Gateway Shopping Center, Swedesford Road, Wayne, outside of the Starbucks


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  • South Mountain, Class C, 11 Miles

    • Saturday, June 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 101 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA

     H.L. Frank Tallent, 610-248-5045, Address: South Mountain is located at 101 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA, Lehigh County. GPS40.539724,-75.482683. google coordinate: GGQ8+QW. 
          Directions: If you come up Routes. 29 North or 100 from Chester County stay on Route 29 North to enter Emmaus. Route 29 North will become Chestnut Street. Stay straight on Chestnut Street. Where Route 29 North turns left, Chestnut Street becomes Main Street. Turn right at next street, Klines Lane, after white building on your right marked Colors Inc. The parking lot is over the 2nd set of  railroad tracks to your left.

    Bring water, snack and lunch.

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, June 14, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Pawlings Road River Trail, Class A, 7 Miles

    • Sunday, June 15, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see directions

     Meet HL Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (cell), at the Pawlings Road parking lot of Valley Forge National Park for a loop hike through the woods. This will be a combination of a woods trail along the river and a paved path. Directions: From the intersection of Routes 23 & 252, head west on Route 23 for 1.6 miles. Turn right at Ferry Lane traffic light to 4-way stop (about 0.5 mile). Turn right onto Pawlings Road. Cross the Schuylkill River and the parking lot will be immediately on your right after the bridge. GPS: 40.114401, -75.469306. Google Map Address: 4G7J+H2 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Bring a snack and water.

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  • Schuylkill River/Perkiomen Trails, Class A, 5-6 miles

    • Sunday, June 15, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • see directions

    Meet HL Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (cell), at the Schuylkill River Trail parking lot at the intersection of Station Avenue and Pawlings Road for an out and back hike on either the Schuylkill River Trail or the Perkiomen Trail. This will be mostly on a paved path. Directions: From the intersection of Routes 23 and 252, head west on Route 23 for 1.6 miles. Turn right at Ferry Road traffic light to a 4-way stop (about 0.5 mile). Turn right onto Pawlings Road. Once you have crossed the Schuylkill River, go about 0.8 to the traffic light at Station Ave. and Pawlings Road. Turn left at the light and the parking lot is immediately on your right. Bring a snack and water. GPS: 40.114097, -75.455641 

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, June 16, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380,  Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, June 16, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • Ridley Creek Fitness Cancelled, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek State Park, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see write up for more information

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, for a hike on the 5-mile paved trail. This hike will be followed by an in-memoriam celebration of Malcolm Wise’s 90 birthday.  Hikers who do not wish to do the full hike are welcome to hike any distance that they want and to come at 9:00.

    Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water.


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  • Ridley Creek Weekly Cancelled, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Standing Stone Trail-Part 2, Class C+, 30 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • contact Hike Leader

    For Information and to express interest, contact Hike Leader Kathy Borrell at 484-6456-7068 or krborrell@frontiernet.net.  DEADLINE for registration: May 17, 2025.

    The Standing Stone Trail (SST) is an 80-mile trail (formerly known as the Link Trail) that traverses the ridge and valley region of south-central Pennsylvania. It connects the Mid State Trail and Tuscarora Trail, and it is a component of the Great Eastern Trail network. We will be day hiking the northern 3 sections of the SST where it intersects with the Mid-State Trail.  June 18 is a travel day with 3 days of day hiking.

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  • Kirkwood Preserve, Class A/B, 4-5 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 855 Grubbs Mill Road, Newtown Square, PA

     Meet HL John Odell, 484-885-6205 in Kirkwood Preserve, part of the Willistown Conservation Trust  Address:  855 Grubbs Mill Rd, Newtown Square. Warm and cool pasture grasses comprise the majority of these 95 acres preserve. Trails are maintained. There is only one small hill that we will navigate and not a lot of shade. One small brook crossing. Directions: Coming from east or west, take Goshen Road. Grubbs road forms a “T” at Goshen Road so you will turn either left or right and go north approximately ¼ mile to the parking lot on the right-hand side. Coming south or north on Providence Road you turn to go eastly on Goshen Road. No pets are allowed. Bring water and a snack.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, June 19, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, June 20, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, June 20, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Hibernia County Park, Class B, 6 Miles

    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA

     Meet HL Jennifer Riseon, 484-459-1432, in the main parking lot near Hibernia Mansion. Address: 1 Park Rd, Coatesville, PA,  in the main parking lot near Hibernia Mansion. Directions:  Take Route 30 bypass to Route 82 north.  Go north on Route 82 for about 2 miles to Cedar Knoll Rd.  There is a traffic circle at this intersection, take the 3rd exit from the circle onto Cedar Knoll Rd. Go another 2 miles to the park entrance on the left.  Bring snack and water

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Coventry Woods, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, June 22, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • see write up for directions and address information

     MeetHL John Trexler, (484) 329-2350,at the Chestnut Hill Access point. 

    Directions: From Exton, head north on PA-100.  Turn left onto PA-23.  Head west on Rte. 23 for 1.5 miles, then turn right at the Coventry Road traffic light.  Take the first left onto Old Ridge Road.  After 0.1 miles, turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road.  The Chestnut Hill Access point comes up on your left in 2.3 miles (0.1 miles past the Jones Road intersection).  Follow the entrance road back to the parking area.  Address: 2149  Coventryville Road Pottstown, PA 19465 (house adjacent to the access point). GPS: 40.20643, -75.7002.Bring water and a snack

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, June 23, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380,, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 24, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 24, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, June 24, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • HORSE-SHOE TRAIL WORK HIKE

    • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 2060 Charlestown Road, Malvern

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150 ingridcf@verizon.net​. Meet in the parking lot of Charlestown Elem. School for this clean-up and trim on the Horse-Shoe Trail. Bring loppers, pruning shears, gloves, etc. If you can hike, you can help us maintain the trails. We need folks to blaze, trim, and checkout the trail. Directions: from West Chester, take Route 202 North to Route 29 North. When Route 29 goes right, continue straight on Charlestown Road. The school is up the hill on your right. Enter the second driveway and park in the back. Address: 2060 Charlestown Road, Malvern. Bring water and a snack. ​No Restrooms

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly Cancelled, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, June 26, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Thursday, June 26, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

    Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

    This is a joint hike with Tyler Arboretum members, and members of the public are also invited to participate. Tyler membership, a guest pass, or payment of entry fee is required. Admissions are: Adults (ages 18-64): $18; Seniors (65+), and Veterans: $15; Military, and children ages 3-17, and students with valid ID: $10; Tyler members - Free. To expedite entry processing through the Visitor Center, Tyler is requesting pre-registration from their Website’s Event Calendar page (https://tylerarboretum.org/calendar).  CCTC does not have a registration requirement; there is no limit on the number of hikers. The gate to the parking lot opens at 9:00 AM; park in the lot. Sign in with the hike leader on the Club’s sign-in sheet then check in at the Visitor Center window. Proceed to circle-up at 9:30 AM on the grass area in front of the Barn.

    Directions: From West Chester travel south on route PA 352 (Middletown Road), turn east (left) onto Forge Road to merge with Painter Road, then 400 yards south to entry gate and parking lot on the left.

    Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.


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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, June 27, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, June 27, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Horse-Shoe Trail Hay Creek Road, Geigertown to St. Peter's Village Map3, Class C, 17.5 Miles

    • Saturday, June 28, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • see write up for directions and carpool time.

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella Fox (484-432-2150) at St Peter’s Village (the large parking lot at St Peter’s Village) for the third of 10 hikes to cover the entire 140-mile Horse-Shoe Trail. Almost all off road. This will be a Shuttle Hike from St. Peter's Village  to Hay Creek.

    Carpool at 8:00 AM at the Clock Tower Mall. Directions: From the intersection of Route 100 and Route 23, West on Route 23 to St. Peter’s Road in Knauertown. North for 0.5 mile to large unpaved parking lot on left. Bring water, snack and lunch..  Bring lunch, snack, water. No restrooms.



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  • East Goshen Township Park, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, June 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA

    Meet HLs Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328, at the E Goshen Township Park lot next to baseball field. The hike is on paved trail, restrooms at the parking area & mid way port-a-potty. Sneakers OK, bring water & snack. Address: 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Pa.  Directions: Take Route 202 North or South to West Chester. Get off at the Paoli Pike Exit, heading East. In 3.5 miles, turn left into the FIRST East Goshen Township Park entrance (nearest Route 352). Restrooms will be on the left, park in the lot to your right, next to baseball field. Google Map Address: 2F35+2R West Chester, Pennsylvania

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, June 28, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Valley Creek Park and Environs, Class B/C, 6-8 Miles

    • Sunday, June 29, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 361 Morehall Road, (Route 29) Malvern, PA 19355

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) in the parking lot at the park. 

    Directions: From the intersection of Routes 202 and Route 29, take Route 29 north for 0.7 mile. Right turn into the park, then immediate left to parking lot.Address:361 Morehall Rd (Route 29) Malvern, PA, 19355. Bring water and snacks

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  • Valley Creek Park and Environs, Class B/C, 6-8 Miles

    • Sunday, June 29, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 361 Morehall Road, (Route 29) Malvern, PA 19355

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) in the parking lot at the park. 

    Directions: From the intersection of Routes 202 and Route 29, take Route 29 north for 0.7 mile. Right turn into the park, then immediate left to parking lot.Address:361 Morehall Rd (Route 29) Malvern, PA, 19355. Bring water and snacks

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, June 30, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 01, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 01, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 01, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 02, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Welkinweir Green Valleys Association, Class B/C, 5-6 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 02, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at Welkinweir for this hike around the park and on a newly re-routed section of the Horse-Shoe Trail.

    Address: 1368 Prizer Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

    Directions: From Route 401: Take Route 100 North to Prizer Rd, go West (left turn) on Prizer Rd to Welkinweir. Go past the driveway with the  Welkinweir sign (which goes to the residence and Green Valley Association offices) to the next open driveway on your left and leads to the parking lot (the lot will be open no sooner than 9:00 AM).

    Bring water and a snack. Porta Jon is available

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 02, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, July 03, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, July 04, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, July 04, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Chester Valley Trail Malvern. Class A, 6 Miles

    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 125 North Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA

     Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328, at Battle of the Clouds parking lot for this walk on the bike trail.

    Directions: from Business Route 30 in Frazer, turn on to Planebrook Road (Wawa gas station on the corner). Turn right on to Phoenixville Pike and continue to the park on the right.

    Address: 125 N Phoenixville Pike, Malvern.

    Bring snack and water

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  • Upper Wissahickon Valley, Class B/C, 8-10 Miles

    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Read write up for directions and carpooling

     Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, at the Bells Mill Road Upper Parking Lot for a hike in the upper Wissahickon Valley Park. Trails will sometimes be rocky with hills. Hiking boots are recommended. 

    Directions: Take US-202 North toward King of Prussia. Using the right 3 lanes merge onto I-76 East toward Philadelphia East (5.0 mi.) Take exit 331B to merge onto I-476 North toward Plymouth Meeting (2.8 mi).  Take exit 18A toward Conshohocken. Merge onto Ridge Pike/SR 3056/State Route 3056. Continue to follow Ridge Pike. Pass by Outback Steakhouse (on the left in 0.4 mi) (3.5 mi).  Continue onto Ridge Ave. (0.2 mi). Turn left onto Bells Mill Rd.  Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot will be on the right.

    GPS Coordinates: (40.07830, -75.22764). Bring water and LUNCH.

    CAR POOLING: If you want to join a carpool, TEXT ME, and meet me before 8:15 near Starbucks in the Gateway Shopping Center:  171 Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087.  We will leave promptly at 8:15.


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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • French Creek State Park, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, July 06, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 843 Park Road, Elverson, PS

    Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 329-2350, at the French Creek playground parking lot.

    Directions: Take Route 345 North from Route 23, turn left onto South Entrance Rd. Turn right onto Park Rd, make the first right after the Park Office, pass by the boat docks, and continue to the parking lot by the playground.

    Park Office Address: 843 Park Road, Elverson.

    Bring water and snack

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, July 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, July 07, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 08, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 08, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 08, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • First State National Park Beaver Valley, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike in Rocky Run and Beaver Valley. Meeting Location: Behind Red Lobster near Concord Mall.

    Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1 (Painters Crossing), go South toward Wilmington 4.4 miles and turn right onto Woodland Road. Turn left on Rocky Run Blvd to the parking lot on the left.

    GPS Coordinates: (9°49'11.6"N 75°33'01.9"W).

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, July 10, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, July 11, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, July 11, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Peace Valley, Class A/B, 12–14 miles

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • see directions carpooling at 7:30AM Hike at 8:30 AM

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella Fox - 484-432-2150 at IMAX Theater in King of Prussia for a carpool at 7:30 AM or meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 AM Directions: When facing the theater, park on the left-hand side. Bring lunch, snack and water. Restrooms at the Nature Center. Address: IMAX Theater: 300 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 for carpooling. Peace Valley Nature Center 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 at 8:30 AM.

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Serpentine Preserve Willistown Township, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles

    • Sunday, July 13, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 143 Line Road, Malvern, PA 1955

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) at the serpentine preserve. This will be the summer view of this preserve.

    Directions: From Route 202, Take Paoli Pike Exit going East towards Paoli for 3.7 miles,  right onto Line Road (before Bryn Mawr Rehab) for .5 miles. Parking lot on left.

    Address: 143 Line Rd, Malvern, PA 19355.

    Bring snack and water. Porta Jon available.

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  • McKaig Nature Preserve, Class B, 5 Miles

    • Sunday, July 13, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) at the Roberts Elementary School for a hike of this small but hilly, wooded preserve.

    Directions: Located just to the east of Roberts Elementary School.

    Address: 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA. No restrooms. Bring snack & water.



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, July 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Hibernia County Park, Class B, 6-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

    Meet HL John Trexler, 484-319-2350, in the main parking lot near Hibernia Mansion.

     Directions: Take Route 30 bypass to Route. 82 north.  Go north on Route 82 for about 2 miles to Cedar Knoll Road, turn left and go another 2 miles to the park entrance on the left.

    Address: 1 Park Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. GPS Coordinates: 40.03072, -75.84122, Google Maps:   25J5+7G Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

      Bring snacks and water

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, July 17, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, July 18, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, July 18, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Reading Pagoda to Blue Marsh Lake, Class A/ with one downhill level C, 13 Miles

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 1339 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA

     Meet HL Glenn Owens, 484-885-0504 at the Location.

    Address: Blue Marsh Lake,  Union Canal Trail Head Parking, 1339 County Welfare Rd. , Leesport, PA. Google Address: 9XHF+2H.

    We'll shuttle to the Mt. Penn Pagoda. The Hike begins with a Class C descent into Reading. After that it's Class A all the way across town and onto the Schuylkill River and Union Canal Trails.

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  • Anson B Nixon Park Informative Hike, Class A, 3.5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 405 North Walnut Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Meet HL Gene Pisasale, 610-304-3993, for this walk and learn hike. Gene,a Kennett Square resident, is a local historian and author. Being a former petroleum engineer Gene will like to comment on the landforms, geology and a bit on the local flora/fauna for the group to enjoy. The park is located just off Route 1 at Kennett Square.

    Address: 405 N. Walnut Road, Kennett Square. HIKE DETAILS: The hike will start at the back side of the park adjacent to the soccer fields then hike through the park and around the trout pond near the water tower and then back to the beginning parking area..Gene will hand out free copies of an article he wrote titled “An Oasis in a Small town: the Simple Beauty of Anson B. Nixon Park” which ran in the Kennett Square Life magazine insert within The Chester County Press a while back.

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Bonner Park and Luckenback Trail, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, July 20, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a creek-side in and out hike to Bonner Park. We’ll visit the Revolutionary Era Frazier Ruins, and an old quarry.

    Directions: From Route 202 North and Route 926 (Amish Market intersection), take Route 926 East and go 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Westtown Road and go 0.9 miles Continue onto Creek Road for 0.7 miles. Turn right at stop sign to stay on Creek Road. Parking lot is on the right. 

    GPS Coordinates: 39.93447, -75.51823  General location is Barrett's Meadow at Creek Road and College Hill Drive.  Bring a snacks and water. 

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  • Binky Lee Preserve, Class B, 5-6 Miles

    • Sunday, July 20, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • see write up for directions

     Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 319-2350, for a moderate hike through woods and fields.

    Directions: From the intersection of Route 401 & Route 113, go north on RT 113 for 1.8 miles, and park at Pickering Grove Park, the second right after you cross Yellow Springs Road.

    Address: Pickering Grove Park, Pike Springs Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425.

    Bring water and snack

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, July 21, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, July 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Hoggs Hollow and Starr Farm, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1200 Skelp Level Rd., Downingtown, PA

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-331-4258, at the Skelp Level Road parking lot of Harmony Hill Nature Area (1200 Skelp Level Rd. Downingtown, PA). The driveway to the lot is between Wilderness Trail and Winchester Trail off Skelp Level Road.

    We will hike in Hoggs Hollow and at the Starr Farm. Bring water and a snack.

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly Cancelled. Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

    Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

    This is a joint hike with Tyler Arboretum members, and members of the public are also invited to participate. Tyler membership, a guest pass, or payment of entry fee is required. Admissions are: Adults (ages 18-64): $18; Seniors (65+), and Veterans: $15; Military, and children ages 3-17, and students with valid ID: $10; Tyler members - Free. To expedite entry processing through the Visitor Center, Tyler is requesting pre-registration from their Website’s Event Calendar page (https://tylerarboretum.org/calendar).  CCTC does not have a registration requirement; there is no limit on the number of hikers. The gate to the parking lot opens at 9:00 AM; park in the lot. Sign in with the hike leader on the Club’s sign-in sheet then check in at the Visitor Center window. Proceed to circle-up at 9:30 AM on the grass area in front of the Barn.

    Directions: From West Chester travel south on route PA 352 (Middletown Road), turn east (left) onto Forge Road to merge with Painter Road, then 400 yards south to entry gate and parking lot on the left.

    Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.


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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, July 25, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, July 25, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Newlin Grist Mill, Class A/B, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 26, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

     Meet Hike leader, Dee Mcgrath 610-331-7410 ,for a loop hike at the Mill. Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1, go North on Route 1 for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Cheyney Road and the Mill entrance will be on the Right. Heavy rain cancels. Address: 219 South Cheyney Road ,Glen Mills, Pa. Bring snacks and water. 

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  • French Creek Trail, Class A, 3-4.5 Miles

    • Saturday, July 26, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike near French Creek (not French Creek State Park). Meet in the French Creek Trail Head Parking Lot  on Hares Hill Road. One can easily bail out whenever desired

    Directions:  Turn right from 100/Rt 113 crossing on to Rt 113 up to Hares Hill road. Turn left and continue up to French Creek. Parking lot is on your right just before the bridge. 

    Address: 1155 Hares Hill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Google Map Address:    4CVM+R4 Kimberton, PA, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:     40.1450749, -75.5673567

    Please make sure to bring water with you. It is getting hot now.

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  • Bryn Coed Preserve Opalanie Park, Class B, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1422 St., Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA

    Meet HL Barbara Lombardo  (cell: 610-564-6550) at the Opalanie Park parking lot located on St. Matthews Road Chester Springs, PA. The hike will be through wooded hillsides and open pasture areas. An optional 2-3 minute trailhead yoga/stretch will be offered at the start and end of the hike.

    Directions: St. Matthews Road is across from St. Matthews United Church of Christ located on Route 401, (1.5 miles from Route 100 or 2.7 miles from Route 113).  Take St. Matthews Road for 2.7 miles, the lot is on the right.  GPS will get you close – Look for the Opalanie Park sign. 

    Address: 1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA.

    GPS Coordinates: 40.1243709, -75.6273025 Google Maps:   49FF+P3 Chester Springs, PA  

     There is a Port-a-Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water.

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  • Struble Trail Downingtown, Class A, 6 Miles

    • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 101 Wallace Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

    Meet HL John Silveri, 610-857-3618, at the Rite Aid Drugstore in Downingtown, at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and Wallace Ave.

    Directions: From west on Business Route 30, turn right onto Wallace Avenue (at the traffic light in the center of Downingtown). At the next traffic light, continue straight across and turn right into the Rite Aid parking lot. Park cars facing Wallace Avenue.

    Address: 101 Wallace Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.

    Bring snack and water.

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, July 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Marsh Creek State Park, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike in Marsh Creek State Park. We will hike along the north shore of the lake. The terrain is mostly flat with slight elevations. There are three minor water crossings which are normally dry and easy to cross. You may want to bring hiking poles with you. The hike will be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 113 and 30 By Pass: Take US 30 west to Coatesville Lancaster-0.5 miles, take the exit toward PA 282/Wallace Ave 0.1 mile, turn left on to Norwood Rd 0.4 mile. Turn right on to PA 282, 3.9 miles. Turn right on to Reeds Rd,1 mile. Turn right on to Marsh Creek Park, 0.4 mile to the Parking lot.

    These directions are for a reference only and you can choose your own route from google map.

    Address: Marsh Creek State Park, Boat Launch, Western Side, Marsh Creek

    Park, Downing town, PA 19335

    Google Map Address:    377C+X6, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0635718, -75.7290934

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • East Branch Brandywine Trail Harmony Hill to Kerr Park, Class C, 6-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1355 Downingtown Pike, Downingtown, PA

    Meet HLs Tim Jaques 484-557-3908 and Anne Jaques 484-502-8427, at the Harmony Hill parking lot by the Trestle Bridge.

    Directions:Take Route 202 North, take Route 322 West Exit toward Downingtown, use 2 right lanes to stay on Route 322. After 4.5 miles turn right into East Branch Brandywine Trailhead parking, before going under the high trestle railroad bridge.

     Address:1355 Downingtown Pike, Downingtown, PA. Google Maps: X8V3+P3G

     HL suggest bringing walking poles, as some steep embankments, and money for coffee at Twin Valley Coffee along with water and a snack

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  • Struble Trail, Class A, 3-4 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for dieections

    Meet HLs Pradip Bhatnagar (4842521947), for an easy hike on Struble Trail. Meet in the Struble Trail/Marsh Creek Trail Head on Dorlan Mil Road (Near 282,Creek Road and Dorlan Mill Road crossing). The hike would be 3-4 miles. One can easily bail out whenever desired.

    Directions:  From Route 30 get on Route 113 North Turn left on Peck Rd. (Right turn is (Whitford Hill Rd). Peck Rd ends at Dowlin Forge Rd. Turn left on Dowlin Forge Rd. Stay on Dowlin Forge Rd till a T junction. Turn right on Shelmire RD. Shelmire Rd ends at Dorlan Mill Road. Turn Left on Dorlan Mill rd. The parking lot is on the left just before the Brandywine creek bridge to Route 282.

    Address: Struble Trail, Downingtown PA, 19335

    Google Map Address:    27XM+68Downingtown, Pennsylvania

    GPS Coordinates: 40.0477891, -75.7142195

    It is getting hot, bring water along with you.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, July 31, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Valley Forge Park, Class A, 5.5 Miles

    • Saturday, August 02, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 2000 Valley Forge Park Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

      Meet HL Elizabeth Creager 610-513-3328 in the large parking adjacent to the Washington Memorial Chapel on Route 23, for this walk on the paved trail. Restrooms avail. Sneakers OK, bring water & snack.

    Directions: From PA-23 West Valley Forge Road, turn right onto PA-23 West. Go 1.1 miles and the Chapel will be on your right.

    Address: 2000 Valley Forge Park Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

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  • Warwick County Park and St. Peters Woods. Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, August 03, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 191 County Park Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

     Meet HL John Trexler, ph. 484-319-2350, for a mostly wooded, somewhat hilly hike.

     Directions: From the intersection of Route 23 and Route 100 proceed West on Route 23 for about 3.5 miles. Make a left at County Park Road. This is just before the right-hand turn for St. Peter’s Village.

    Address: 191 County Park Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465.

    Bring water and snack

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, August 04, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, August 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 05, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 05, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Hibernia County Park, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 06, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

    Meet HL John Trexler, 484-319-2350, in the main parking lot near Hibernia Mansion.

     Directions: Take Route 30 bypass to Route. 82 north.  Go north on Route 82 for about 2 miles to Cedar Knoll Road, turn left and go another 2 miles to the park entrance on the left.

    Address: 1 Park Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. GPS Coordinates: 40.03072, -75.84122, Google Maps:   25J5+7G Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

      Bring snacks and water

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 06, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, August 07, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, August 08, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, August 08, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Martin Park and Darlington Trail, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, August 10, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

     Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike starting at Martin Park in Thornbury Township Delco. 

    Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1, go North on Route 1 for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Stony Bank Road. Martin Park is 0.9 miles on the right. 

    GPS Coordinates: ( 39.90745, -75.48492 )

    . Bring water and snacks

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  • Hibernia County Park, Class B, 6 Miles

    • Sunday, August 10, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

    Meet HL John Silveri, 610-857-3618, in the main parking lot near Hibernia Mansion.

    Directions: Take Route 30 bypass to Route 82 North. Go north on Route 82 for about 2 miles to Cedar Knoll Road, turn left and go another 2 miles to park entrance on the left.

    Address: 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320.

    Bring water and snacks.

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, August 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Bonner Park and Luckenback Trail, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a creek-side in and out hike to Bonner Park. We’ll visit the Revolutionary Era Frazier Ruins, and an old quarry.

    Directions: From Route 202 North and Route 926 (Amish Market intersection), take Route 926 East and go 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Westtown Road and go 0.9 miles Continue onto Creek Road for 0.7 miles. Turn right at stop sign to stay on Creek Road. Parking lot is on the right. 

    GPS Coordinates: 39.93447, -75.51823  General location is Barrett's Meadow at Creek Road and College Hill Drive.  Bring a snacks and water. 

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, August 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, August 15, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, August 15, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Upper Wissahickon Valley, Class B/C, 7-9 Miles

    • Saturday, August 16, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Read write up for directions and carpooling

     Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, at the Bells Mill Road Upper Parking Lot for a hike in the upper Wissahickon Valley Park. Trails will sometimes be rocky with hills. Hiking boots are recommended. 

    Directions: Take US-202 North toward King of Prussia. Using the right 3 lanes merge onto I-76 East toward Philadelphia East (5.0 mi.) Take exit 331B to merge onto I-476 North toward Plymouth Meeting (2.8 mi).  Take exit 18A toward Conshohocken. Merge onto Ridge Pike/SR 3056/State Route 3056. Continue to follow Ridge Pike. Pass by Outback Steakhouse (on the left in 0.4 mi) (3.5 mi).  Continue onto Ridge Ave. (0.2 mi). Turn left onto Bells Mill Rd.  Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot will be on the right.

    GPS Coordinates: (40.07830, -75.22764). Bring water and LUNCH.

    CAR POOLING: If you want to join a carpool, TEXT ME, and meet me before 8:15 near Starbucks in the Gateway Shopping Center:  171 Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087.  We will leave promptly at 8:15.


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  • Coventry Woods, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, August 17, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 2000 Fernbrook Lane, Pottstown, PA 19465

    Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 329-2350, for this hike in Northern Chester County.

    Directions: From the intersection of PA-100 & PA-23, continue north on PA-100 for 2.0 miles. Turn left onto West Hoffecker Road. After 0.5 miles, turn right on Laurelwood Road. After 0.1 miles, turn left onto Temple Road. After 1.0 mile, take a slight left onto St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left to stay on St. Peters Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left onto Fernbrook Lane. The first parking lot is very small. Take the left fork and continue until you reach remote parking. 

    Address: 2000 Fernbrook Lane, Pottstown, PA 19465.

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, August 18, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, August 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Ridley Creek State Park, Class B/C, 6-8 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

     Meet HL John Odell,484-885-6205, for a hike in the park. We will hike in the woods. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park .

    Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road (Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot

    .Address:(address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073..

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, August 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, August 22, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, August 22, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Newlin Grist Mill, Class A/B, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, August 23, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

     Meet Hike leader, Dee Mcgrath 610-331-7410 ,for a loop hike at the Mill. Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1, go North on Route 1 for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Cheyney Road and the Mill entrance will be on the Right. Heavy rain cancels. Address: 219 South Cheyney Road ,Glen Mills, Pa. Bring snacks and water. 

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  • Chesterbrook, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Sunday, August 24, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) at Wilson Farm Park parking for a hike in Chesterbrook and nearby areas. Hike route will depend on the weather.

    Directions: Take Route 202 exit at Chesterbrook Boulevard; proceed to the second stoplight (Lee Road) and turn right. There is a Stop sign at the entrance to Wilson Farm Park. Turn right and park.

    Address: 500 Lee Rd. Wayne, PA 19087. Bring water and snack

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  • Chesterbrook, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Sunday, August 24, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150) at Wilson Farm Park parking for a hike in Chesterbrook and nearby areas. Hike route will depend on the weather.

    Directions: Take Route 202 exit at Chesterbrook Boulevard; proceed to the second stoplight (Lee Road) and turn right. There is a Stop sign at the entrance to Wilson Farm Park. Turn right and park.

    Address: 500 Lee Rd. Wayne, PA 19087. Bring water and snack

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, August 25, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Horse-Shoe Trail Work Hike

    • Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 2060 Charlestown Road, Malvern, Pa

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, in the parking lot of Charlestown Elementary School for this clean-up and trim on the Horse-Shoe Trail. Bring loppers, pruning shears, gloves, etc. If you can hike, you can help maintain. We need folks to blaze, trim, and check out the trail.

    Directions: from West Chester, take Route 202 North to Route 29 North. When Route 29 goes right, continue straight on Charlestown Road. School is up the hill on your right.  Enter the second driveway and park in the back.

     Address: 2060 Charlestown Road, Malvern, PA. No RESTROOMS

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly Cancelled, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, August 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Tyler Arboretum ,Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Thursday, August 28, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

    Meet Hike Leader George March, 610.384.3753 (H), at 9:30 AM in the area behind the Arboretum’s Visitor Center for a hike exploring the Arboretum’s outer, inner, and connecting trails.

    This is a joint hike with Tyler Arboretum members, and members of the public are also invited to participate. Tyler membership, a guest pass, or payment of entry fee is required. Admissions are: Adults (ages 18-64): $18; Seniors (65+), and Veterans: $15; Military, and children ages 3-17, and students with valid ID: $10; Tyler members - Free. To expedite entry processing through the Visitor Center, Tyler is requesting pre-registration from their Website’s Event Calendar page (https://tylerarboretum.org/calendar).  CCTC does not have a registration requirement; there is no limit on the number of hikers. The gate to the parking lot opens at 9:00 AM; park in the lot. Sign in with the hike leader on the Club’s sign-in sheet then check in at the Visitor Center window. Proceed to circle-up at 9:30 AM on the grass area in front of the Barn.

    Directions: From West Chester travel south on route PA 352 (Middletown Road), turn east (left) onto Forge Road to merge with Painter Road, then 400 yards south to entry gate and parking lot on the left.

    Address: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063. GPS Coordinates: 39.93454, -75.44280. Google Maps Plus Code: WHM4+RV8 Lima, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snack.


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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, August 29, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, August 29, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Oakbourne Park, Class A/B, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, August 30, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 1014 South Concord Road, West Chester, PA

     Meet HLs Elizabeth & Mark Creager 610-513-3328 in the parking lot alongside the Oakbourne mansion for this walk in and around the park on mostly wooded dirt trails, some gentle hills. Port-a-potty available at beginning/end. Bring water & snack.

    Directions:  From South, follow Route 202 North towards West Chester. Turn right onto Route 926 and follow to traffic light at S Concord Road. Turn left at light and follow S Concord to Oakbourne Park and mansion on left, 1014 S Concord Rd. Turn left into park and follow road around to Mansion - park in lot to the right of the mansion.
    From North, follow Route 202 South to S. Matlack St light. Turn Left onto S. Matlack St (FedEx is on right). Follow S Matlack street (it curves around to the left downhill along park, then bears right at bottom of hill where it becomes S Concord Rd; Oakbourne Park entrance will be on your right, 1.1 miles from Route 202). Turn right into park entrance and follow road around to Mansion - park in lot to the right of the mansion.

    Address: Oakbourne Park Mansion, 1014 S Concord Rd, West Chester, PA 



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, September 01, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 02, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 02, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Harmony Hill Nature Area, Class B, 5-6 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 03, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1200 Skelp Level Road, Downingtown, PA

    Meet HL John Trexler, (484) 319-2350, at the Skelp Level Road parking lot of Harmony Hill Nature Area.

    Address:1200 Skelp Level Rd. Downingtown, PA. The driveway to the lot is between Wilderness Trail and Winchester Trail off Skelp Level Road.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 03, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, September 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, September 05, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, September 05, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Horse-Shoe Trail, Class C, 13 Miles

    • Saturday, September 06, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 889 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton, PA 19540

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox (484-432-2150)  for a hike from Map 4 Furnace Rd to Brecknock Township Building  in the Brecknock Township Building. Some road walking. Bring lunch, snacks and water. This is a shuttle hike

    Address: Brecknock Township Building,  (889 Alleghenyville Rd. Mohnton, PA 19540)

    Directions: From Morgantown, North on Route 10, 5.8 miles to Left on Alleghenyville Rd. Township building is on the Right shortly after crossing Maple Grove road. 



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  • Fort Delaware and Delaware City, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, September 06, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, Delaware

     Meet HL Dee Mcgrath, 610-331-7410, in Delaware City at 9:30 AM in front of the ticket booth.

    We will purchase tickets for the ferry ride to Fort Delaware which is on Pea Patch Island. Fort Delaware is nestled along the Delaware River, this former Civil War camp held thousands of Confederate solders. If time permits, we may travel to Fort Dupont off of Route 9 or wander around the village of Delaware City. Those who would like can stay for lunch as a group  or on their own.  .

    Adults 13 + $12.00, Seniors 62+ or Military $11.00 ( round trip) Address: 45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, Delaware. Directions: From I - 95 South take exit 11 for I-495 South towards the Port of Wilmington. Take exit 1 for US-13  South towards Dover, keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-13 South /Airport/Dover. Keep left to stay on US-13 South, Turn left on Hamburg Road then turn right onto DE-9 South, Turn left to stay on DE-9 South, Turn left onto Clinton Street. Bring Water and snacks.

    Please purchase tickets ahead of time:  https://destateparks.com/History/FortDelaware or call 877-987-2757

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  • First State National Park Beaver Valley, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, September 07, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike in Rocky Run and Beaver Valley. Meeting Location: Behind Red Lobster near Concord Mall.

    Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1 (Painters Crossing), go South toward Wilmington 4.4 miles and turn right onto Woodland Road. Turn left on Rocky Run Blvd to the parking lot on the left.

    GPS Coordinates: (9°49'11.6"N 75°33'01.9"W).

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  • Brandywine Red Clay Myrick Conservation Center, Class A/B, 5-6 Miles

    • Sunday, September 07, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382

    Meet HL John Trexler, (484-319-2350), at the Myrick Conservation Center parking lot, located on Route. 842, west of West Chester, PA. The hike will be through wooded hillsides and open pasture areas.

    Directions: Follow Route 842 out of West Chester. After the road crosses the Brandywine for the first time, the parking lot will be on your left after 2.4 miles. 

    Address: 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382. GPS Coordinates: 39.913427, -75.678291. Google Map Address: W87C+9M West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, September 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, September 08, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 09, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 09, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • First State National Park Beaver Valley, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • see write up for directions

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike in Rocky Run and Beaver Valley. Meeting Location: Behind Red Lobster near Concord Mall.

    Directions: From Route 202 and Route 1 (Painters Crossing), go South toward Wilmington 4.4 miles and turn right onto Woodland Road. Turn left on Rocky Run Blvd to the parking lot on the left.

    GPS Coordinates: (9°49'11.6"N 75°33'01.9"W).

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, September 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, September 12, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, September 12, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Brightside Farm Park, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, September 14, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 3108 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150 at Brightside Farm Park for this hike on the Horse-Shoe Trail west.

    Directions: From Route 202, take the Route 401 exit to 401 West. Shortly after exit, Right on Phoenixville Pike for 0.9 miles to Left on Yellow Springs Rd for 0.9 miles to Parking on right at Brightside Farm Park.

    Address: 3108 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355. Bring water and snack. No restrooms.

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  • Brightside Farm Park, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Sunday, September 14, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 3108 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355

    Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 484-432-2150 at Brightside Farm Park for this hike on the Horse-Shoe Trail west.

    Directions: From Route 202, take the Route 401 exit to 401 West. Shortly after exit, Right on Phoenixville Pike for 0.9 miles to Left on Yellow Springs Rd for 0.9 miles to Parking on right at Brightside Farm Park.

    Address: 3108 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355. Bring water and snack. No restrooms.

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, September 15, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Bryn Coed Preserve, Class B, 6 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1869 Flint Road, Chester Springs, PA

    Meet HL Karen Bashore, 610-858-3390, for a hike in this Natural Lands Trust Preserve.  Directions:  From the intersection of Routes 100 and 401 in Chester Springs, go 1.5 miles on 401 East (Conestoga Rd).  Turn left onto St. Matthews Rd. for 3.6 miles. Turn right onto Flint Rd.  Parking lot is down the hill on the left.

     Address: 1869 Flint Road, Chester Springs, PA.

    Bring a snack and water.

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, September 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, September 19, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Adopt-A-Highway

    • Friday, September 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Parking lot along Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike

     HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150. Please consider joining the group of hikers who faithfully fulfill this club service project each quarter. Ingrid is eager to have new volunteers join the group.We meet in the parking lot along Route 322 West just west of the traffic light at Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike. Wear boots, long pants, long sleeves (if you are prone to poison ivy), gloves & vests & grabbers will be provided.



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  • Chester Valley Trail, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Saturday, September 20, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 132 Church Farm School Lane, Exton, PA

    Meet HL Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328, for a walk on this paved trail. Meeting at Church Farm School Lane in Exton, PA.

    Address: 132  Church Farm School Lane, Exton, Pa.

    Directions: From Route 202 in Frazer, head West on Route 30 towards Exton. Take first right onto Valley Creek Blvd. Turn left onto East Swedesford Rd. Turn left onto Church Farm School Lane. At end of lane, take a right into Exton County Park; follow to the parking lot, meet by the restrooms. From Route 30 and 100 in Exton, head East onto Route 30. Take a left onto Valley Creek Blvd. Turn left onto East Swedesford Rd. Turn left onto Church Farm School Lane. At end of lane, take a right into the Exton County Park; follow to the parking lot, meet by the restrooms. Sneakers OK, Bring water/snack

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  • Lower Wissahickon Valley,Class B/C, 8-10 Miles

    • Saturday, September 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • see directions and carpooling at 8:15 AM

    Meet HL Bill Gehrman, 610-996-3512, for a hike in the Wissahickon Gorge. Bring Water and Lunch.  We will start at the Walnut Lane Golf Course and hike downstream to Lincoln Drive.

     Park at Arrow Athletic Field parking lot: GPS ( 40.029821560494426, -75.20365088152906 )

    Directions: Head East on US-202 North.  Use right 3 lanes to merge onto I-76 East toward Philadelphia.  Take exit 338 for Belmont Ave toward Green Lane. Turn left onto Green Lane and stay in the right lane to go straight, up the hill.  After 0.6 mi turn right onto Manayunk Ave.  After 0.3 mi turn left onto Roxborough Ave and go 0.6+ mi. Follow the road around to the right onto Magnalena Street. The parking lot will be 0.2 mi on your right across from the golf course entrance.  

    CARPOOLING: If you want to join a carpool, let me know by text or call.  Meet me before 8:15 near Starbucks in the Gateway Shopping Center   Address: 171 Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087.  We will leave promptly at 8:15 AM.


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  • Bryn Coed Preserve Opalanie Park, Class B, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, September 21, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1422 St., Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA

    Meet HL Barbara Lombardo  (cell: 610-564-6550) at the Opalanie Park parking lot located on St. Matthews Road Chester Springs, PA. The hike will be through wooded hillsides and open pasture areas. An optional 2-3 minute trailhead yoga/stretch will be offered at the start and end of the hike.

    Directions: St. Matthews Road is across from St. Matthews United Church of Christ located on Route 401, (1.5 miles from Route 100 or 2.7 miles from Route 113).  Take St. Matthews Road for 2.7 miles, the lot is on the right.  GPS will get you close – Look for the Opalanie Park sign. 

    Address: 1422 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA.

    GPS Coordinates: 40.1243709, -75.6273025 Google Maps:   49FF+P3 Chester Springs, PA  

     There is a Port-a-Potty at the parking lot. Bring snacks and water.

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  • Struble Trail Downingtown, Class A, 6 Miles

    • Sunday, September 21, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 101 Wallace Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

    Meet HL John Silveri, 610-857-3618, at the Rite Aid Drugstore in Downingtown, at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and Wallace Ave.

    Directions: From west on Business Route 30, turn right onto Wallace Avenue (at the traffic light in the center of Downingtown). At the next traffic light, continue straight across and turn right into the Rite Aid parking lot. Park cars facing Wallace Avenue.

    Address: 101 Wallace Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.

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  • Exton Park, Class A/B, 7-9 Miles

    • Monday, September 22, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • see directions

    Meet HLs Joe Kiczek (484-639-8824) and/or Nancy Fellenser (610-331-6138) for a moderate hike in and around Exton Park. Meet at the EXTON PARK NORTHWEST PARKING LOT on Swedesford Road. The hike would be 7-9 miles. Bail out points will be available for shorter hikes. The hike may include walking on flat land (1-2 miles), rolling hills (4-5 miles) and McAdam (1-1.5 mile). Directions:  From Route 100/Rt 30: Go on 100 North, turn right on Swedesford Rd. After crossing Ship Road, go 0.1miles and take a right turn into the parking lot. Bring water and snacks. Many bail-out points are available, ask the HL if you want to bailout early.

    Address: Across the Road from 611 Swedesford  Road, Exton, PA 19341                  Google Location:  Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot                                         

    GPS Coordinates:            40.0380212, -75.6123941



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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, September 22, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Philadelphia Navy Yard,Class A, 5-6 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 1199 Kitty Hawk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19112 Carpooling at 9:00 AM see write up

    Meet HLs Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, Peggy Donnelly, 610-299-3885, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.  Meeting Place Address: 1199 Kitty Hawk  Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19112.  Park along the street next to the open field with the sign MIRAGE. Park anywhere available, parking is free on the streets. Google Directions: From I-95 North towards Philadelphia Take Exit 17, head right on the ramp for PA-611 North towards Pattison Avenue (0.6 mi), Make a U Turn (0.3mi), Road name changes to South Broad Street (0.1 mi), Bear right, then bear right onto South Broad Street ( 0.4 mi), turn left onto Kitty Hawk Avenue ).

    Dee's directions: take the Scenic Route which involves going over the George Platt Bridge and a small lift bridge. From I-95 North towards Philadelphia use the right two lanes to take Exit 13 towards I-76 West (1.4 mi), Merge onto Penrose Avenue. Do not take Island Ave (2.0mi), Turn right onto South 26th Street (1.0 mi), Turn left onto Kitty Hawk  Avenue This hike will  involve seeing the past, present and future of the Philadelphia Naval Yard. This is an amazing historical and cultural area not to be missed.  You can bring your lunch or we can eat at one of the many different venues within the Navy Yard.

    Anyone who would like to carpool please meet Dee at the Walmart Shopping Center near the garden shop at 605 Conchester Highway, Boothwyn, PA 19061 at 9:00 AM

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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, September 25, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, September 26, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, September 26, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • Uwchlan Trail to Struble Trail, Class A, 6 Miles

    • Saturday, September 27, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 549 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341

     Meet HL Marilyn Hoback, 484-716-3243, for a hike on the paved trails.

    Directions: from Route 113 and Route 100, go north on Route 100. In approximately 1.0 mile take the jug-handle right onto Eagleview  Blvd. Go 0.3 miles and turn right onto Pennsylvania Ave. Go 0.4 miles and turn left onto Rice Blvd. Go 0.1 miles and turn left onto Wellington Square into the Town Center.  Park in the lot on right up the hill from Wellington Square Bookstore.

    Address: 549 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341. 

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  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Class A, 8-10 miles

    • Saturday, September 27, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard Philadelphia, Pa.

    Meet Hike Leader Dee McGrath 610-331-7410 at the main entrance. The phone number for the refuge is 215-365-3118. Bail out available at  2.5 miles turn around for 5 miles.  Directions: I- 95 North to exit 10 (Bartram Ave./ Cargo City), Left at Bartram Ave; left at 84thstreet; left at Lindbergh Boulevard, then a right into the refuge. Address: 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard Philadelphia, Pa. Google maps; VPRV+V4 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please bring Water, Snack.  Lunch at Stingers.



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  • Cheslen Preserve, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Sunday, September 28, 2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 ( Ollie Owl's Nature Playground)

    Meet HL John Trexler, 484-319-2350 for a hike in the Natural Lands Trust Preserve.

    Directions: Follow Route 842 out of West Chester. After the road crosses the Brandywine for the first time, go 4.1 miles to Cannery Road.  Turn right and go 1.4 miles to the entrance on the left. Park at top of hill. 

    Address: Ollie Owl’s Nature Playground,1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320.

    GPS Coordinates: 39.921114, -75.728818.  Google Maps:  W7CC+9G Coatesville, Pennsylvania. 

     Bring snack and water.

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, September 29, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Valley Forge Evening, Class B, 5-7 Miles

    • Wednesday, October 01, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Valley Forge Park

      Meet HL Lee Hall 484-800-2323 (c), for a fast paced loop hike up, down and around Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy. Meet  at the Knox parking lot on Route 252 just east of the covered bridge. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water and a snack

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  • Harmony Hill Weekly, Class B/C, 5 Miles

    • Thursday, October 02, 2025
    • 1:15 PM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL Leslie Spangler, 610-436-5842, 610-331-4258 (C), at  the East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking lot which is located on Route 322 between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp level Road. Directions: From West Chester go west on Route 322; turn right onto the parking lot   From Downingtown go east on Route 322; turn left onto the parking lot. Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. GPS Coordinates: 39.96880. -75.67148.   Google Maps Plus Code :is X89H+G9 Altor, Pennsylvania. Bring water and a snack. In case of bad weather, please call Leslie before coming to the hike. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 

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  • Valley Forge Fitness, Class B/C, 4 Miles

    • Friday, October 03, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Knox Parking Lot on Route 252

     Meet HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, at  7:00 AM  for a loop around Mt Misery which may or may not include a hike over Mt. Joy and an optional up and down Wolfinger.  Park in the  Knox Parking Lot on Route 252. Restrooms nearby and water are available. Directions: From Route 202, take Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) north for 1.2 miles. Lot is on the left. Bring water.

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  • Wolf's Hollow Weekly, Class B/C, 6-7 Miles

    • Friday, October 03, 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 1399 Schoff Road Atglen, Pa.

    Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C), John Silveri, 610-857-3618 (H), or Mike Donnelly, 610-955-2001 (C), for a hike on the trails in and around the park. Directions: West on Route 30 to Route 10; turn left onto Route 10 and go 3.7 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right onto Highland Rd and go 3.3 miles to left onto Bailey Crossroads. Take the 1st right onto Schoff Rd and go about 1 mile and turn right into Wolf's Hollow Drive to the parking lot on the left. Bring water. Please Note: This hike will not be held on Fridays when there is an Adopt-A-Highway or other work hikes. Any questions or in doubt, contact one of the hike leaders.

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  • East Brandywine Trail, Class A, 6 miles

    • Monday, October 06, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

    Meet HL, Elizabeth Creager, 610-513-3328 or Flo Miller 610-764-9363, for this hike on the paved path & some wooded trails. Directions: From Route 202 in West Chester, Take Route 322 West towards Downingtown. Turn right into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (just past Skelp Level Rd and before Sugars Bridge Rd). (Note, we are NOT meeting at the trestle bridge parking lot). From Rt 30 in Downingtown, Take Route 322 East past Boot Rd and then go past trestle railroad bridge and through the light at Sugars Bridge Rd; then turn left into Sugars Bridge Nature area parking lot (if you reach Skelp Level Rd, you've gone too far). Address: 1085 Downingtown Pike,West Chester, PA 19380, Google map address: X89H+F4 Altor, Pennsylvania. Porta-potty available at start and halfway. Bring water and snack.


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  • Ridley Creek Fitness, Class A, 5 Miles

    • Tuesday, October 07, 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

      Meet HLs Kathy Borrell, 484-645-7068 (C) and Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150, for hike on the bike path in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in the lower parking lot below the park office .Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the lower parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Ridley Creek Weekly, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, October 07, 2025
    • 8:45 AM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HLs  Carol Bovell  610-888-9778, and Rich Abraham 610-213-5518, for a hike in the park. We will hike the woods, however rain may facilitate hiking the multi-use trail. Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park. Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot. Address: ( address is for the house across the street from the main park entrance) 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.. Bring water and snacks.



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  • Ridley Creek Weekly PM, Class B/C, 5-7 Miles

    • Tuesday, October 07, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Ridley Creek State Park

    Meet HL Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, for a leisurely  hike in the woods and roads.  Meet in the upper parking lot in front of the park office in Ridley Creek State Park Directions:  from Route 352, go North on Gradyville Road for 1 mile; turn  onto South Sandy Flash Road ( Park Entrance) and make a right onto the first road. Proceed to the upper parking lot.  Bring water and snacks.

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  • Lanchester Landfill, Class A/ B, 6 Miles

    • Sunday, October 12, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 7224 Division Hwy, Narvon, PA 17555

    Meet HLs John Silveri 610-857-3618 (h) and Tom Peters for a hike with a  scenic overlook of the Conestoga and Brandywine Valley Nature Trail. Refreshments at top compliments of Tom Peters.
    Address: 7224 Division Hwy, Narvon, PA 17555 . 

    Directions: take 322 West from Honeybrook for 2 miles. landfill is on the right. Proceed straight until you see the entrance and a guard.
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  • KTA Fall Hiking

    • Friday, October 17, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Sunday, October 19, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
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    KTA Fall Hiking and Outdoor Weekend in the PA Wilds. Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, 2025. More information at a later date. 



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  • Adopt-A-Highway

    • Friday, November 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Parking lot along Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike

     HL Ingrid Cantarella-Fox, 484-432-2150. Please consider joining the group of hikers who faithfully fulfill this club service project each quarter. Ingrid is eager to have new volunteers join the group.We meet in the parking lot along Route 322 West just west of the traffic light at Route 322 and Phoenixville Pike. Wear boots, long pants, long sleeves (if you are prone to poison ivy), gloves & vests & grabbers will be provided.



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