Join us for trail maintenance. Please bring gloves and any tools. Hope to see you there!
First meeting place: 9:30 am, The Dollar Store in the Kenhorst Plaza, Routes 625 & 724
Second meeting place: 10:00 am Horseshoe Trail on Route 625 past Knauers on right side
For further directions or information, contact: 610-777-4223
BCHC is a hiking club that is located in Berks County, PA. The club was first organized in the Fall of 1921. This is the official club site. We list weekly hikes that range from short easy strolls to strenuous hikes. The type of hike depends on the leaders that volunteer to fill our quarterly schedules. This site lists some of the recent scheduled weekly Saturday hikes.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wissahickon Gorge Hike - Saturday April 5, 2008
6 miles
We will be leading a moderate, scenic, circuitous hike in the Wissahickon Gorge on trails and paths along the Wissahickon Creek. Carry water, snacks, and wear sturdy shoes. Optional restaurant stop on the way home.
Meeting place: 8:30 am Boscov's East (northeast corner of parking lot) at Business Route 422 East in Exeter Township
For further directions or information, contact: 610-929-9694
We will be leading a moderate, scenic, circuitous hike in the Wissahickon Gorge on trails and paths along the Wissahickon Creek. Carry water, snacks, and wear sturdy shoes. Optional restaurant stop on the way home.
Meeting place: 8:30 am Boscov's East (northeast corner of parking lot) at Business Route 422 East in Exeter Township
For further directions or information, contact: 610-929-9694
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Wyomissing Creek - Saturday March 29, 2008
5 miles (easy)
This will be a lovely walk along the Wyomissing Creek. Optional lunch at New China Restaurant, Shillington Shopping Center (very reasinable buffet)
Meeting Place: 10:30 am, Reading Museum parking lot
For further information or directions, contact: 620-451-6715
This will be a lovely walk along the Wyomissing Creek. Optional lunch at New China Restaurant, Shillington Shopping Center (very reasinable buffet)
Meeting Place: 10:30 am, Reading Museum parking lot
For further information or directions, contact: 620-451-6715
Friday, March 21, 2008
Easter Morning Sunrise Service Hike - Sunday March 23, 2008
4 miles (moderate pace)
We will hike to the Easter morning sunrise service at the Mt. Penn Fire Tower, sponsored by the Greater Reading Council of Churches. This hike is a tradition in honor of hiking club member Paul Lehman who started this hike years ago. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight. Easter hat is optional!
Meeting place and time: 5:30 am at City Park, at the former Police Academy parking lot.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5921
We will hike to the Easter morning sunrise service at the Mt. Penn Fire Tower, sponsored by the Greater Reading Council of Churches. This hike is a tradition in honor of hiking club member Paul Lehman who started this hike years ago. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight. Easter hat is optional!
Meeting place and time: 5:30 am at City Park, at the former Police Academy parking lot.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5921
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Warwick Park (West Side) - Saturday March 3, 2008
4 t0 5 miles (easy)
Meet Les at Warwick Park for an easy 4 to 5 mile loop hike along the creek, fields, and Ryerss Equine Farm.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Warwick Park
Directions: From route 345 at route 23, go east 4.5 miles to right turn on Park Rd. to parking lot; from route 100 at route 23, go west 3.5 miles to turn on Park Rd in Knauertown.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703 or 484-948-0625
Meet Les at Warwick Park for an easy 4 to 5 mile loop hike along the creek, fields, and Ryerss Equine Farm.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Warwick Park
Directions: From route 345 at route 23, go east 4.5 miles to right turn on Park Rd. to parking lot; from route 100 at route 23, go west 3.5 miles to turn on Park Rd in Knauertown.
For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703 or 484-948-0625