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.

Monday, December 22, 2025

Saturday January 31, 2026 - FRENCH CREEK / HOPEWELL

 - Approx. 6.9 miles, moderate

We will hike across Route 345 from Shed Road parking lot on green Lenape Trail and continue around the campground on blue Boone trail, then Orange with green trail to the Orange to Six Penny Lake loop. This is a lollipop hike at approximately 6.9 miles. We will be on the yellow Horseshoe Trail going East for a little while. Bad snow covered and/ or icy roads with freezing temperatures cancels. Dress appropriately with spikes if trail is snow or ice covered, but roads are ok. This hike will take 4 hours or more; some hills, some historic lake & bathhouse views and beautiful 6 Penny creek. Bring water & snacks (or eat a big breakfast.) Late Lunch at a nearby restaurant afterwards for those interested. Annamarie’s, Vincenzo’s, or Italian Delight. Wear Orange

MEET & TIME: 10:00 am – Shed Road Parking Area on Route 345, 1028 Shed Rd., Douglasville, PA

DIRECTIONS:  Take Route 345 south from Birdsboro. Take a left turn onto Shed Rd, turn into parking area on the left.

GPS:   40.217800, -75.775234

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-797-4234 for questions & further directions


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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Sunday January 25, 2026 - BCHC SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE

See BCHC club flyer for further information on time and place!

Bring a snack to share!

Club member should call leaders at 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for any directions or questions.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Saturday January 24, 2026 - BIRDSBORO RESERVOIR

– 5.5 Miles, moderate

Pat will take you on a scenic hike past both reservoirs. Return is via the Cocalico Trail so expect at least one good hill. Heavy snow or rain cancels. Lunch afterwards.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – Rustic Park in Birdsboro at 1314 Haycreek Rd in Birdsboro

DIRECTIONS: From 422 East, turn right on Rte 345 to enter Birdsboro. After crossing river, stay on Furnace Street/Hay Creek Road. Drive approx. 1.5 miles to Rustic Park. Cross RR tracks and turn right into parking lot

GPS: 1314 Haycreek Rd, Birdsboro

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-797-3357 for questions & further directions


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