BOC Presque Isle Bike Ride – Sunday, June 15th at 10:00AM (Presque Isle State Park – Erie)
| Please join us for a bike ride at Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA on Sunday, June 15th at 10 AM. We’ll meet at the Presque Isle State Park Marina. The address for the marina is 37 W Fisher Dr, Erie, PA 16505. Just look around the parking lot for the cars with bikes. We’ll ride about 20 miles and go past two lighthouses, Perry Monument, Kite Beach and logs with sunbathing turtles. The bike trail is newly paved so there aren’t any bumps or holes. Bring a lunch. Please let Tom know if you’re coming at creekfishing40@gmail.com. Check your email on Saturday evening just in case we have to cancel because of the weather. GPS Coordinates: 42.15318124856166, -80.12195880903997 (This is the exact meeting location) |
BOC June Ramble – Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00PM (Eraser’s Mini Golf)
| There will be a miniature golf outing on Wednesday, June 18th at Eraser’s at 6:00 pm. Eraser’s is located on Route 68 near Butler. Afterwards, there is an optional stop for ice cream at King Kones just down the street from Eraser’s. We always have a great time. Come join in the fun! GPS Coordinates: 40.85625089744504, -79.97660393099697 640 Evans City Rd, Butler, PA 16001 |
BOC June Bike Ride – Saturday, June 28th at 11:00AM (Conotton Creek Trail – Scio, Ohio)
| The June bike ride is going to be Conotton Creek Trail on June 28 at 11am. The trailhead is in Scio, Ohio. The trail is 11 miles long, it has five beautiful covered bridges, it is flat and is one of the prettiest bike trails we have ridden. Parking is at the midpoint of the trail so this distance can easily be reduced in half. Let Rich know if you are coming, in case we have to cancel because of the weather at rich1946.rt@gmail.com. The trailhead address is 203 Eastport St. Scio, Ohio. Rich will have his cell phone on the day of the bike ride 412-629-1125. After the ride, we will eat at the only restaurant in the small town; everyone is welcome to join us. GPS Coordinates: 40.39674046234356, -81.08908758605354 (parking area) |
BOC July Picnic/Membership Meeting – Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:00PM (145 Thunder Mountain Lane)
| The Butler Outdoor Club’s next meeting will be a picnic on July 2nd at 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish, dessert or drink to share. Water, plates and silverware will be provided. We’re meeting at the home of Bob and Berenice M. Their property is Certified by the Audubon Society as a Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring a chair along as well. Address: 145 Thunder Mountain Lane, Portersville, PA GPS Coordinates: 40.91752193774097, -80.10380728431032 |
BOC Camping Weekend – August 15th and 16th (Moraine State Park – Five Points Group Campground)
| BOC has reserved the Five Points group campsite at Moraine State Park (on North Shore Drive near their cabins). The dates are Friday and Saturday, August 15th and 16th. You can set up camp any time after 3:00 PM on Friday. We must be out by 3:00 PM on Sunday. For those that do not care to camp, come join us for the day. There is easy access to the lake and bike trail from the site. Please notify us at president@butleroutdoorclub.org if you plan to attend. GPS Coordinates: 40.97011378383962, -80.1128258603733 |
BOC Trail Work – August 22nd to 24th (Allegheny National Forest – Tracy Ridge Area)
| Several Butler Outdoor Club members are planning to do some trail work in the Tracy Ridge area of the Allegheny National Forest on August 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The specific trail that they plan to work on is the Hopewell Loop. The Hopewell Loop is 5.21 miles in length, and it has to be accessed from either the North Country Trail or by boat. The organizers plan to get to the trail by boat and camp in a primitive campground on the Hopewell Loop. Some other Butler Outdoor Club members are planning to stay at the Red Bridge Campground and hike in on the North Country Trail to the Hopewell Loop. You are welcome to go along for one, two or three days. If anyone is a certified sawyer and interested in helping out, let us know. If you aren’t a certified sawyer and would still like to help out, there is plenty of work to do trimming branches with pruners, moving logs, etc. Just let us know if you would like to help out by contacting Tom at creekfishing40@gmail.com |
BOC Camping Trip – September 4th to 7th (Parker Dam State Park)
| Linda X is planning a camping trip to Parker Dam State Park Sept. 4-7 (arriving on the 4th and leaving on the 7th). From here we can hike the many trails in the park, part of the Quehanna trail, or trails in the Moshannon State Forest. Travel 35 min/21 miles to Ammerman Rail Trail, 30 min/20 miles to Clarion Little Toby Creek Rail Trail, or 39 min/ 22.5 miles to West Creek Rail Trail. If someone wants to set up a paddle trip on the west branch of the Susquehanna which is close, we could do that also. This is a self supported trip. Parker Dam has cabins and tent sites available. If you are interested in a cabin, try to get a reservation soon. If you can’t get a cabin at Parker Dam, Simon B. Elliott State Park is just eight miles down the road and also has cabins available. Let Linda know if you plan to go along. Her email is lsxeno@yahoo.com |
Last updated: 6/9/25