Important UPDATE! - Saturday September 2, 2023 - Blue Marsh Hike

 5-6 Moderately Difficult Miles

We will use Sterner Hill Rd to connect two sections of the Blue Marsh Trail. We return via the Hottenstein buildings, Old Dry Road Farm, and Justa Road. Several long, steep hills on this hike.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at the Spring Creek trailhead

Please see UPDATED directions, original directions, were in error

Directions: At the end of State Hill Road (Ganley’s) turn LEFT on Brownsville Road and proceed 2.9 miles west.

GPS: 1175 Brownsville Road

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-850-1855

Saturday August 26, 2023 - Monocacy Hill Recreation Area Hike

5 Moderately Difficult Mile (with easy alternative)

Join our group as we hike once again through some of the well-marked trails of Monocacy Hill’s 428 acres. We will go down to the creek with the charming waterfall and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley. We may also go by landmarks like the never-used railroad trestle and the homestead site of Sallie Shirey. Hiking boots/poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky. For those who don’t wish to climb to the peak, an alternative path that meets up on the other side is a possibility. Lunch at Vincenzo’s afterward, 1333 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, 610-689-8000, https://www.vincenzosristorante.org.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. in Geiger Rd parking lot. Parking in lot is limited – if parking on the road, park on the side next to the recreation area, NOT across the street at residents’ houses.

Directions: From 422 coming from Reading use the jug handle to turn left onto Limekiln Rd. Turn right onto Monocacy Hill Rd, right again onto Geiger Rd and right into the parking lot.

GPS: 42 Geiger Rd, Douglassville PA 19518 [40.280955, -75.754068] 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-468-5039

Saturday August 19, 2023 - AnnuaL BCHC Picnic

 See emailed club flyer for details.

Reservations due by August 5th

Hike at 11:00 am

Picnic at 2:00 pm