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.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Saturday August 12, 2023 - West Neversink Hike

4-5 Miles - Moderate to Difficult

North Neversink trail to West Woodland trail to South Neversink and loop back to start. Hills, rocks, straight paths, beautiful mountain, lots of history. No rain or oppressive heat.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Gate #6 - at intersection of 10th & South Sts. in East Reading


Directions: 10th & South Streets, Reading, next to 10 & South playground. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-505-9397


Thursday, June 22, 2023

Saturday August 5, 2023 - Middle Creek Overlook Hike

Approximately 6 Miles - Moderate

This hike will visit two overlooks with several hills to climb to get there. Lunch after will be at the Kville Hotel in beautiful downtown Kleinfeltersville.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center

Directions: From 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then travel 2 miles to the Visitors Center.

GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578

For more information or further directions, contact: 717-949-2056


Thursday, June 15, 2023

Saturday July 29, 2023 - Berks Nature Center


Approximately 4 miles

We will walk one mile to Angelica Creek Park, meander the trails at the Berks Nature Center, then have a history tour of the Alvernia University grounds; hopefully with a guide. Retrace our steps to the parking area, so an in and out-ish hike. Leader will not go to lunch but will recommend a place to eat. Heavy rain or dangerously hot & humid weather cancels the hike.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at Brentwood Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail

DIRECTIONS: South on Rte 10/Morgantown Road, 8/10 mile from Lancaster Ave. Parking area on left. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-451-0821 (text or call)


Thursday, June 8, 2023

Saturday July 22, 2023 - Wyomissing Park

4 Easy to Moderate Miles

We will be traversing Wyomissing Park via the muyseum.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Reading Museum parking lot

Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue in West Reading, turn left on 5th Avenue/Museum Road. After crossing small bridge, turn right on Parkside Drive South, then right again into museum parking lot.

GPS: 500 Museum Road, Reading

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-698-6784


Sunday, June 4, 2023

Saturday July 15, 2023 - Blue Marsh Trail & Fox Trot Trail

 Approximately 4.5 miles - Easy to Moderate

We will hike part of the Blue Marsh Trail (BMT) and part of the Fox Trot Trail (FTT). Mostly flat through woods and field.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Visitors Center off  of Palisades Dr.

Directions: From Reading go north on 183. Just before Plum Creek Farm Market, turn left onto Palisades. The Visitors Center will be on your right.

GPS: 1268 Palisades Dr., Leesport

Fore more information or further directions, contact: 484-256-7619