General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Membership in the BCHC is $10.00 per person per year in order to receive the quarterly newsletter. Further information on membership can be obtained when attending a scheduled hike. Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers." Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! ****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Saturday May 4, 2013 - Neversink Mountain


Approx 5+ miles

Join us as we hike on Neversink Mountain and hopefully see the beautiful mountain laurel. This 5+ mile hike has some solid hills. Wear good shoes and bring water.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, at Fairview Avenue and 27th Street in Mt Penn. Park on Fairview Avenue.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-777-4223 

Friday, March 29, 2013

Saturday April 27, 2013 - Money Rocks & Welsh Mountain Wildlife Preserve



Approx  5-6 miles

We will be hiking three hours plus on several different short trails, with some steep uphill/downhill sections (bring hiking stick today!)...See map of trails at: http://combinedschedules.blogspot.com. Option for food stop afterwards at Wimpy’s and Dees on Rte. 322, just west of Honey Brook.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the Clock Tower Shopping Center in Morgantown (the center with the Goodwill store, not the dollar store), at the southeast corner of Rts. 10 and 23 near the Windmill Restaurant...Please try to arrive ten minutes early so we can leave promptly at 10 am.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell DOH 610-413-6281 

Saturday April 20, 2013 - Thun Trail Spring Hike


Approx. 5-6 miles

Join the Berks Community Hiking Club on a local excursion. Meander along the Thun section of the Schuylkill River Trail from the Brentwood parking lot to the GoggleWorks and return. Entire trek will be 5-1/2 to 6 miles. Lunch afterward is optional, of course.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Brentwood Parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road (Rte.10) 

For further directions or information, contact: 610-796-7602 

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Saturday April 13, 2013 - Marsh Creek State Park Glenmoore


Approx. 5 miles

Enjoy an approx. 5 mile hike starting from the boat launch off Reeds Road on the western side of the lake. Depending on trail conditions, we may head toward the dam and explore the trail system below the dam breast. Or, we may cross Marshall Road and hike through the area formerly owned by Mr. Greenfield. Either way, expect some easy hills and be prepared for some wet trail conditions.
1st Meeting place: 9:30 am, Livingood Park in Elverson on Rte. 82 just south of Rte 23 to carpool to the trailhead.
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking area for the boat launch.


NOTE: Bathroom facilities are available at both Livingood Park and at the boat launch. If weather is nice, we will “picnic” by the lake after the hike, so bring a sandwich. The hike leader will provide beverages and a light snack.


For further information and directions, contact: 610-286-8913 

Monday, March 25, 2013

Saturday April 6, 2013 - Thun Trail



Approx 6.3 miles

This will be a refreshing hike along the Thun Trail. Come and join us as we search for spring blossoms along the Thun Trail. This is a shuttle hike from Birdsboro to Morlatton in Douglassville.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, behind the brick office building in Birdsboro where Rte. 345 (at the bridge) and Rte. 724 converge.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-603-9461