General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
See Membership Information section on how to join our hiking club! 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.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Saturday November 1, 2025 - IRONTON RAIL TRAIL LOOP

5.5 – 6 miles easy/mod

This a relatively easy hike on the Ironton Rail Trail in Lehigh County. It is a multi-use trail with lots of historic roots and is an enjoyable walk with the railroad in mind!

Meeting place & Time: 9:30 am at 3853 Chestnut St trailhead. (From US 22 E Follow PA 145N and go right on Chestnut St and look for railroad car and parking lot.)

Directions: Follow US-222 N, take the PA 737 exit on US-222 N to get on to I-78E/US-22E in Weisenberg Township from Eagle Point Road, Mill Creek Road and US 22. Follow US-22E 6.6 miles to Exit for PA-145N/MacArthur Rd/ 7th St. Take the exit for Mac Arthur Rd, follow any signs to Mac Arthur Rd. Stay on Mac Arthur Rd for 3.8 miles, take a sharp right onto Chestnut St. (A Sheetz is on the far right of this intersection) Go 0.4 miles on Chestnut, Rail Trail parking lot is on right (See a pavilion that looks like a railroad station.)

GPS: 40.67105, -75.50806 Address: 3853 Chestnut St., Whitehall, PA 18049

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-944-5775 


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