Berks Community Hiking Club

BCHC is a hiking club that is located in Berks County, PA. The club was first organized in the Fall of 1921. This is the official club site. We list weekly hikes that range from short easy strolls to strenuous hikes. The type of hike depends on the leaders that volunteer to fill our quarterly schedules. This site lists some of the recent scheduled weekly Saturday hikes.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Saturday December 6, 2025 - RUSTIC PARK TO BIRDSBORO RESERVOIR AREA

3-4 easy miles length dependent on leader A short walk to check out a new bridge over Hay Creek and walk to the scenic reservoir. Note: Afte...

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Saturday November 29, 2025 - LEHIGH PARKWAY ALLENTOWN (Lehigh County)

– 7 easy/mod miles Seven miles out and back hike starting at the Fish Hatchery. Easy walk, modest elevation changes, interesting sights alon...

Saturday, October 18, 2025

CLUB MEMBERS - CHRISTMAS PARTY RESERVATIONS DUE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2025

Christmas Party Reservations are Due – Contact club if you haven’t sent in your reservation yet & you want to attend!!! Number of attend...

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saturday November 22, 2025 - JOHN BARTRAM TRAIL & KERNSVILLE DAM

Meet at Kernsville Dam Parking Lot – 5 miles, easy to moderate This is a hike via Hamburg River and Town trail. We'll hike through the K...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Saturday November 15, 2025 - WARWICK IRON BFURNACE HIKE

4 miles easy We will meet at the historic Warwick Iron Furnace for a 4 mile Fall circular road hike. Add steps by going through part of the ...

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Saturday November 8, 2025 - PENDORA PARK TO EGELMAN'S / MT PENN PAGODA

4–5-mile moderate hike This is a hike I used to do in my teens. This will be a nice walk for a fall day crunching through leaves on the fire...

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...

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Saturday October 25, 2025 - NORTH LAKE LOOP

Approx. 7 miles moderate to difficult, has hills (some options, see description below) At the beginning, we can decide to do either a 3 or 6...

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday October 18, 2025 - LEASER LAKE

5 miles, moderate We will hike around the perimeter trail of the Leaser Lake, just over the northern Berks line in Leigh County. The terrain...

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General Club Facts:

Berks Community Hiking club: 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.

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