https://batona.wildapricot.org/ Batona Hiking Club upcoming events Batona Hiking Club Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:46:22 GMT Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:46:22 GMT Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><font style="font-size: 14px;">6 - 8 miles. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at VFNHP RIVER TRAIL PARKING LOT on Pawlings Road at the Schuylkill River, Phoenixville (40.113962, -75.469880). The river trail runs along the North side of the Schuylkill River at Valley Forge National Historical Park. It is an out and back trail that is mostly flat and can be muddy in sections. We will explore the main trail as well as other trails that extend from the main trail. Bring lunch and water, Cost $1.00. Limit 15 participants including the leader. <strong>RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader.</strong> Leader: Natalie Kostelni, 610-331-0387, nataliekos@aol.com.</font><br></p> https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544522 https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544522 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT <p><font style="font-size: 14px;">HIKE IS RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 11. HIKE LEADER'S HAS A SCHEDULE CONFLICT ON THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED DATE.</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 14px;"><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 14px;">14 miles. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at parking lot on Rte. 72 (40.252377, -76.433425) and just south of Spring Hill Lane, Manheim PA 17545, approximately 2 miles north of PA Turnpike Exit 266. This moderate hike will follow the rolling terrain of the Horseshoe Trail to Governor Dick Tower. Bring lunch and water. Hiking boots recommended. Cost: $1.00. <strong>RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-hiking-club/ or by contacting leader.</strong> Leader: Mike Hughes, 267-784-5756, deecrismel@gmail.com.</font><br></p> https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544595 https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544595 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:45:00 GMT <p><font style="font-size: 14px;"><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 14px;">10 - 12 miles. Depart at 9:45 a.m. from the north side of Benton Avenue just west of Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia (40.075259, -75.046209). Hike trails on both sides of the Pennypack Creek in these pretty urban parks. The parks are home to and visited by more than 150 species of birds as well as a large variety of mammals. Hike will be at a moderate pace (neither speedy nor slow). Bring lunch and water. Lunch will be at the picnic grove in Lorimer Park (picnic tables and restrooms). <strong>RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or contact leader.</strong> Limit 15 participants. Cost: $1.00. Leader: Barry Shapiro, 215-519-8761, bshap43@yahoo.com.</font><br></p> https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544599 https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544599 Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">THIS HIKE IS RESCHEDULED TO MAY 3, AS HIKE LEADER WILL BE BACKPACKING THE AT ON THE ORIGINAL DATE.</span></p> <p><font style="font-size: 14px;"><br></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 14px;">15 miles. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in small lot on Rt.162 at south end of ChesLen. From Rt. 1 follow Rt. 82 north into Unionville. Turn right onto Rt. 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 varied terrain and ecology. Located near the Laurels, this property was part of King Ranch. Parts of this preserve strongly resemble our traditional King Ranch hike. Some muddy, wet areas. We will cross several suspended bridges. ChesLen has improved and reopened a beautiful, new trail (blazed blue) near the northern end of the preserve. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Boots recommended. <strong>RSVP required at https://www/meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader</strong>. Cost $1.00. Leader Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.</font><br></p> https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544610 https://batona.wildapricot.org/event-6544610