2024-2025 LRRC FIRST SATURDAY WINTER SERIES SCHEDULE
November 2, 2024
DESTINATION: Hopewell Furnace/French Creek State Park – Hopewell Furnace Visitors Center 2 Mark Bird Ln, Elverson, PA 19520 Center Phone: 610-582-8773 nps.gov MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 8:00am** we will meet the “northern group” at the Ephrata Walmart @ 8:15am PART II: Victory Brewery Company (Downingtown) 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown PA 19335 Phone 610-873-0881
December 7, 2024
DESTINATION: White Clay Creek Preserve - Delaware - White Clay Creek Carpenter Recreation Area 880 New London Road, Newark, DE 19711 (Just off 896) MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 7:30am PART II: Grain on Main – Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen 270 East Main St, Newark, DE 19711 Phone 302-444-8646
January 4, 2025
DESTINATION: Wissahickon Creek Gorge – Fairmont Park – Northwestern Stables / Forbidden Dr 120 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 – Park on the street. MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 7:30am** we will meet the “northern group” at the Ephrata Walmart @ 7:45am PART II: City Works (King of Prussia Town Center) King of Prussia, PA 220 Main St, King of Prussia, PA 19406
February 1, 2025
DESTINATION: Swatara State Park - Trout Run Trailhead Parking 1450 Suedberg Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963 MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 7:30am we leave from Sheetz PART II: Snitz Creek Brewery - 7 N 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
March 1, 2025
DESTINATION: Blue Marsh Lake Park - State Hill Boat Launch (Large Parking Lot) 599 Brownsville Rd, Reading, PA 19608 - State Hill Boat Launch MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 7:30am** , we will meet the “northern group” at the Ephrata Walmart @ 7:45am PART II: ****TBD******
April 5, 2025
DESTINATION: Pinnacle/Pulpit Rock – Hamburg, PA - Hamburg Reservoir (*OBEY ALL SIGNS*) 400 Reservoir Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 MEETING PLACE: Sheetz - Route 30 & 1699 Oregon Pike, 17601, phone 717-581-0830 CARAVAN LEAVES AT: 7:30am** **Since we are heading up 222 to Reading, we will meet the “northern group” at the Ephrata Walmart @ 7:45am PART II: ***TBD***
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The Details
On the run, the group breaks up based on pace and spends about two hours on the trails.
Runners and hikers of all abilities are welcome!
Being Prepared
Long trail runs and hikes require preparation, especially for days with extreme weather. For the longer trail runs, be sure to pack the following:
- Water and/or squeeze filter
- Food, ~200 calories per hour
- Sunscreen and sun protection
- Allergy meds (e.g. epi-pen)
- Map and/or phone with downloaded map