Rambles

"Rambles" were casual Wednesday outings sponsored by the Pittsburgh Council of Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels. Most take place in and around the city of Pittsburgh.

The group meets at 10 a.m. (9:30 am during the summer) in the upper parking lot of Mellon Park in Shadyside, off Shady Avenue near the intersection with Fifth Avenue. Remember to bring quarters for the parking meters.

Trips were normally three to four miles in length, at a leisurely pace. Trips were always subject to change because of weather, conflicts of schedule, and the choice of the group. We do plan to walk in all kinds of weather, so please dress appropriately.

From time to time, we will schedule lunch at a restaurant or a brown bag lunch. These were optional.

We also try to carpool to save energy and to enjoy each other's company. For trips over 10 miles, please pay the driver $2 per passenger.

The trips listed below were a sample of the type of trips that were "rambles".

Check the latest newsletter for the current trip schedule and leader.

Call the leader listed for information about a trip or to inform the leader that you plan to walk with the group (especially when reservations were requested or you plan to meet us at the trail head), but please call before 10 o'clock at night.

Last years schedule to give a feel of the type of rambles.

 

Date	Leader	Description
April 7 1999	Dick Fischer, 421-9215	Ramble along the Mon River from Duck Hollow to the Glenwood Bridge
April 14 1999	Bill Phoennik.   279-5411	Sheridan neighborhood ramble. Bag lunch.
April 21 1999	Billie Woodland.   886-1603	South Park. Bag lunch.
April 28 1999	Don Hoecker.  243-8298	Deer Lakes and the Wagman Observatory. Bag lunch.
May 5 1999	Jim Hurst.   276-0447	Enjoy wild flowers at Raccoon Creek Trail. Bag lunch.
May 12 1999	Dick Fischer.   421-9215	Regent Square and Biddle Trail. Bag lunch at Thelma Moroso's.
May 19 1999	Luc Berger.   683-3131	Agan Park in Springdale. Spectacular views over the Allegheny River. Bag lunch.
May 26 1999	Patricia Rossi.  (724) 335-5067	Scenic walk along the Allegheny River between Arnold and Braeburn. Bag lunch.          Note: MEET AT 9:30 AM. For this ramble.
June 2 1999	Margaret Laske.  421-5219	Beechwood Farm. Bag lunch.
June 9 1999	Earl McCabe.  761-1844	Keystone State Park. Bag lunch.
June 16 1999	Margaret Laske.   4215219.	Artist's walk on the Southside. Lunch at Zenith Tea Room.  (Bag lunch optional). Note: Make reservations for Zenith Tea Room with Margaret by June 9th. Plan to be with Ramblers from 10:00 AM. To 2:00 PM. Today.
June 23 1999	Sid and Helen Sclarsky.   421-2692	Frick Park ramble beginning at the Nature Center. Bag lunch.
June 30 1999	Bill Phoennik.   279-5411	Upper St. Clair ramble in Boyce Road Park. Bag lunch.

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