Saturday July 27, 2013 - Shillington Park and Environs

4 to 5 miles

Its always amazing and surprising to see how many trails surround Shillington Park!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Shillington Park, Rt. 724 next to Mifflin Center Nursing Home 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-777-4147 

Saturday July 20, 2013 - Mount Penn Loop Hike

Approx. 5 miles

Explore the mountain right here at home as Clyde leads the way!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, William Penn Fire Tower

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell day of hike – 610-413-6281 

Saturday July 13,2013 - Horseshoe Trail in Brecknock Township

Approx. 4 to 5 moderate miles

Rich continues the exploration of the Horseshoe trail with this mid-summer hike to Witmer Road and possibly to Rt. 568. Bring your clippers to assist with Mark Forster’s trail maintenance as you hike!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Brecknock Twp Municipal Building, 889 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton

Directions: The municipal building is approx. 3 miles from New Holland Road/Rt. 625. Take the New Holland Road to the stop sign in Knauers, make a left, then bear right up the hill to another stop sign. Go straight at this stop sign over the hill to the municipal building on your left.


For further information or directions, contact: 610-223-6952 

Saturday July 6, 2013 - Kelly's Run

6 + miles, May be Challenging!

BCHC has not had a hike here in quite some time, so looking forward to seeing this beautiful area by the Susquehanna River. This trail is rocky and steep in some places, but is a beautiful hike with views of small but picturesque waterfalls. Wear sturdy waterproof boots and bring plenty of water and snacks.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection of Business Rts. 222 and 724, Lancaster Avenue in Shillington

For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575