Saturday December 28, 2024 - Swatara State Park

Approx. 6 miles

This hike will traverse both sides of the scenic Swatara Creek utilizing the Swatara Rail Trail and the Bear Hole Trail. It is mostly flat on well maintained surfaces.

1st Meeting place: 9 AM Old Church Rd parking at Blue Marsh

2nd Meeting place: 10 AM Sand Siding Trailhead, Route 443, Pine Grove

Directions: Take Route 443 west from Pine Grove. Continue past Route 81. Proceed another 3 -4 miles. Look for the Twin Grove Campsite on the right. Immediately past the campsite look for a dirt road to the left and travel down this road to the parking area. Snow/bad roads cancel. 

GPS: 40.506622, -76.510338

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

Saturday December 21, 2024 - Blue Marsh Hike

4 or 6 miles, your choice.

Hike from Old Church Road off Route 183. Wear orange. Lunch is optional afterwards. It will be anb easy in-and-out hike. Heavy snow or rain will cancel.

Meeting place: 9:30 am from Old Church Road parking lot off of Route 183. Parking lot is on the left.

Directions: Take Route 183 North. Pass the Blue Marsh Restaurant. In about 2.5 miles -Turn Left onto Old Church Road. Parking lot is on the left

GPS: Blue Marsh Road Old Church Trailhead.

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-557-7854 

NOTE: Club Organizational Meeting after hike to check for readiness of first quarter in 2025.

Saturday December 14, 2024 - Wyomissing Night Lights

3-4 easy miles

We had such a good time last year, we’re doing it again! We’ll stroll through Wyomissing to check out the beautiful decorations. Hot refreshments and cookies in the parking lot as before!

 Rain or snow cancels.

Meeting place: 5:00 pm at the Knitting Mills Parking Lot, Penn Avenue & Park Road

Directions: Heading west on Penn Avenue through West Reading, turn right at Wawa onto Park Road, go 1⁄2 block, then left on Court Lane and left again into parking lot. 

GPS: 900 block Penn Avenue, Wyomissing (entrance off Park Road) 

NOTE CHANGE: For more information and further directions, contact: 610-223-6952 or 610-823-9023

Saturday December 7, 2024 - Annual BCHC Christmas Party!! - Hike: Schuylkill River Trail Head in Birdsboro

Approx. 3-4 miles

Walk will take place on Schuylkill River Trail starting at trail head in Birdsboro.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Birdsboro Trail Head next to VFW on Armorcast Road

Directions: Take Route 345 into Birdsboro. At Turkey Hill make left onto Armorcast road. Trail head parking lot is on right side next to Birdsboro VFW on Armorcast Road. 

Club Member Party: See flyer for complete details - Those attending hike can walk to Birdsboro Memorial Hall from trailhead. Party attendees should park in lot indicated on flyer.

Saturday November 30, 2024 - Trexler Nature Preserve (Lehigh County)

9.3 strenuous miles

We will be hiking the Border Loop. This trail has many elevation changes, some steep. Beautiful views. Should take about 4 hours on the trail. Lunch options afterwards.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m.

Directions: Take I-78E to 22E to 309N toward Schnecksville. Go about 5 miles and turn left onto Old Packhouse Rd. Go about 1 mile and turn right onto Orchard Rd. Parking lot on left. 

GPS: 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA.

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-284-0946

Saturday November 23, 2024 - Green Lane Reservoir

5- 6 miles

A nice walk in Green Lane Park with water views, some ups and downs with some level areas. Make sure to bring your hiking poles. We'll discuss places to go to lunch afterwards.

DIRECTIONS: From Reading take Pricetown Road (Rte 12) to Breezy Corners and turn right on Rte 73 east. At Friedensburg Road traffic light, turn left, go past service station and turn left into shopping center parking lot.

GPS: 61 King’s Plaza, Oley

1st MEET: 9:00 a.m. at Weis Shopping Center in Oley, along Rt. 73. Carpool to trailhead if you can as there is not a lot of parking space at the park.

2nd MEET: 9:30 am, parking lot off of Deep Creek Road/ Snyder Road

Directions: Leaving Oley Weis, turn left towards Boyertown follow Route 73 to Route 663 north. Stay on Rte 663 until you make a right onto Deep Creek Road. Follow Deep Creek Road, make a right at Snyder Road, go 1/10 mile and turn left into parking lot. 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Sunday November 17, 2024 - Wyomissing Park - National Take a Hike Day

4 miles, moderate difficulty

Nice easy walk for the most part, few ascents for a good cardio workout.

Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at Reading Museum parking lot

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

GPS: 500 Museum Reading

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