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• BEAR CREEK PRESERVE, 18602

  • When
    13 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Parking lot at 47 Rabbit Run Lane, Wilkes Barre Township, PA 18602 (41.182512, -75.703929)

  
  

  13 miles. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in parking lot at 47 Rabbit Run Lane, Wilkes Barre Township, PA 18602 (41.182512, -75.703929). A moderate hike with varied terrain, two waterfall views, several bridge crossings, and a scenic trail along Shades Creek. There is no significant elevation gain. Be alert to the possibility of black bears and rattlesnakes that call this preserve home. Face mask is optional. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader. Hiking boots recommended. Hiking poles suggested. Bring 2 liters of water plus lunch and snacks to stay energized. There will be two breaks throughout the day for brunch/lunch. Cost: $1.00. Leader: Denise Shamro, Call/Text: 610-955-4486 or message via Meetup.
  

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• CHESLEN PRESERVE, LONG HIKE, 19032

  • When
    20 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Small lot on Rte. 162 at south end of ChesLen (39.908068,-75.735500)

  
  

  15 miles. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in small lot on Rte. 162 at south end of ChesLen. From Rte.1, follow Rte. 82 north into Unionville. Turn right onto Rte. 162 and continue until you pass Scott Road/Kelsall Road. Lot will be on the right (39.908068, -75.735500). Explore this beautiful preserve, with its varied terrain and ecology. Located near the Laurels, this property was part of King Ranch. Parts of the preserve strongly resemble our traditional King Ranch hike. Some muddy, wet areas. We will cross several suspended bridges. ChesLen has improved and re-opened a beautiful, new trail (blazed blue) near the northern end of the preserve. Face mask optional. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Boots recommended. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader. Cost: $1.00. Leader: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.
  

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• BLUE MARSH LAKE LOOP HIKE, 19506 - Canceled

  • When
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Dry Brooks Boat Launch (40.385113, -76.031429), Bernville, PA 19056

  PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. HIKE IS CANCELED FOR APRIL 27. Hike is RESCHEDULED for June 8, 2025.

  
  

  23+ mile loop hike around lower portion of Blue Marsh Lake. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Dry Brooks Boat Launch (40.385113, -76.031429), Bernville, PA 19056 and park in the parking lot. There is no significant elevation gain, however, there are ongoing elevation changes throughout the hike, and due to the distance and pace this hike is not for beginners. Hiking boots recommended. Hiking poles suggested. Bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch and snacks to stay energized. There will be one lunch break about midway and a snack break before and after lunch. Face mask is optional. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader.

  Cost: $1.00. Leader: Denise Shamro, Call/Text: 610.955.4486, or message via Meetup.
  

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