After a break during the stay-at-home order, members of the Berks Community Strollers have reunited and are once again planning local outings.
The walking group welcomes community members to join during Saturday hikes planned in August and September. "We are trying our best go back to Saturday hikes. Our last (official) hike in 2020 was in the middle of March," said group member Angele Arutunian. "We had one hike (on a recent) Saturday, and 11 people showed up. So we decided to resume our hikes."
She noted that during the outings participants wear masks and practice social distancing.
The club's next scheduled hike will be on Aug. 15 in the Gring's Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading. Attendees will meet in the main parking lot at the location at 9:30 a.m.
The group will hike the Thun Trail at the Brentwood Trailhead on Aug. 29. Hikers will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Brentwood parking lot on Route 10, south of Lancaster Avenue in Reading.
Both of these outings will have no designated hike leader.
On Sept. 5, the strollers will hike in Leesport. The group will meet 10 a.m. at the ballfield behind Schuylkill Valley Community Library. The GPS address for the library is 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Group members will enjoy a picnic lunch. Everyone is asked to bring his or her own lunch. For more details, readers make call Doug, the hike leader, at 610-750-4097.
On Sept. 12, the group will hike at Antietam Lake in Reading. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. in the main parking area along Angora Road. For directions or more details, readers may contact Emma, the hike leader, at 610-334-0432.
The Blue Marsh Stilling Basin in Reading will be the location of the hike on Sept. 19. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. in the main parking lot. For more information or directions, individuals may contact Deanna, the hike leader, at 610-929-3109.
The group will hike the Bartram Trail on Sept. 26. Attendees will meet at 10 a.m. at Redner's Markets on Route 61 North, Leesport. The GPS address is 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport. From there, attendees will carpool to the trailhead. More information and directions are available from Carol, the hike leader, at 610-775-4741.
The Berks Community Strollers, an offshoot of the Berks Community Hiking Club, was formed for those interested in more of a leisurely stroll rather than a fast-paced hike. While most club members are seniors, people of all ages are welcome to take part in the weekly outings. For more information, readers may contact Arutunian at arutunian@comcast.net.
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