– 5-6 miles, moderate
Join Mark for a scenic walk at Middle Creek in the lovely March weather. Rain or snow cancels.
MEET & TIME: 9:30am – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center
DIRECTIONS: From 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, travel 2 miles to the Visitors Center.
GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-818-3813 for questions & further directions
See BCHC club flyer for details on place and time of movie showing. Join us for a fun time!
Bring something to share!
Contact 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for any questions.
– 4-5 miles, moderate
There will be a few hills on this hike through hardwood forests, meadows, and the French Creek. These woodlands provided timber used to make charcoal for the region's iron furnaces and forges in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Inn at St. Peter's Village is a nearby choice for lunch. Wear Orange
MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the parking lot of Warwick County Park
DIRECTIONS: Address: 191 County Park Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 - Take I-176 South to Morgantown, proceed East on Route 23 approximately 9 miles to Warwick village. Turn right on County Park Road (between houses in the village). Proceed 1/4 mile to park entrance on the left.
GPS: 40.16825, -75.71844
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-750-3115 for questions & further directions
– 5 miles, moderate
Mike will lead about a 5 mile hike at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. This hike will visit two overlooks with several hills to climb to get there. Maybe the Snow Geese will be here. Lunch at the Kville Hotel.
MEET & TIME: 10:00 am – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Visitors Center
DIRECTIONS: From 272 south, take Rte 897 north for 14 miles to Kleinfeltersville, then take the first left after the stop sign onto Hopeland Road, then travel 2 miles to the Visitors Center.
GPS: 100 Museum Road, Stevens 17578
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 717-949-2056 for questions & further directions
– 4-mile loop, easy to moderate
We’ll hike the Dog Lake and Switchback Trails for some winter exercise.
MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the Stilling Basin Upper Lot that’s near the Basin
DIRECTIONS: From Route 183 north, turn left at the CVS onto W. Leesport Road. Turn right onto County Welfare Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Palisades Road, then make a right into the Stilling Basin entrance. Wear Orange
GPS: Approximate address: 1200 Palisades Drive (NOTE: 1280 Palisades Drive is the Main Visitor Entrance, not the Stilling Basin) Leesport 19533 [40.378334, -76.03182, approximate]
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-557-7854 for questions & further directions
Previously listed hike is cancelled by leader. See replacement hike below for Saturday:
– 4 miles, plowed and paved
We will lead a 4-mile hike on the Muhlenberg Rail Trail. This is a flat walk from one end to the other, then retrace our steps. Hikers can turn around early if they like. The rail to trail has been plowed by the township and should be walkable. Bring ice walkers just in case but we will probably not need them.
MEET & TIME: 10:00 am – at the trailhead on Mt Laurel Rd, about 1110 Mt Laurel Rd, Temple.
DIRECTIONS: From Route 61 and the Laureldale Cemetery, take Tuckerton Rd towards North 5th St (Route 222). Continue on Tuckerton Rd across Route 222. After a couple of blocks, turn right onto either 7th Ave or 8th Ave. Go one block then turn left onto Mt Laurel Rd. Cross Kutztown Rd, proceed 1-2 blocks, and the trailhead is on the right.
Going north on Kutztown Road from Reading: Take Kutztown Road going north, make a right onto Mount Laurel Road (Tlacuani mexican restaurant is on the far-right corner of the intersection), proceed 1-2 blocks, and the trailhead is on the right.
GPS: 40.411149, -75.918062 (this is approximate)
CONTACT LEADER: 610-223-6952 or 610-823-9023 for questions & further directions
– 5-miles, easy
Take a relaxing & pleasant walk around Wyomissing Park with Nan. Lunch afterwards at Morning Fuel.
MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the Soccer Field Parking lot behind the WaWa on Lancaster Ave.
Directions: From Business Route 222 and 724 in Shillington, travel west on Route 222. After about 1/2 mile, pass the Wawa, take the first right turn, then right again into the soccer field parking area.
GPS: 40.306236, -75.977247
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-927-7525 for questions & further directions
HIKE TODAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO TEMPERATURE & WIND CONDITIONS
– 5.5 miles, moderate to strenuous
This hike begins at Scott's Run Lake and includes sections of the Horseshoe, Boone, Kalmia, 6 Penny, and Lenape trails. We will be hiking French Creek north of Scott's Run Lake and have several hill climbs. Rain, snow, or bad roads cancel this hike. Wear Orange
MEET & TIME: 10:00am at Scott’s Run Lake
DIRECTIONS: Take Route 345 south from Birdsboro. After passing Shed Rd to the left, take the next right turn onto Park Rd. From Park Rd take the second right turn onto Scott's Run Rd. The first left turn takes you to the Scott's Run Lake parking area.
GPS: 40.209358, -75.795860
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-850-1855 for questions & further directions
Hike changed to Exeter Scenic Trail - previous hike to French Creek/ Hopewell cancelled due to trail conditions
There is an ALTERNATE HIKE for those still wanting to hike Saturday January 31, 2026:
EXETER SCENIC TRAIL
Short hike on level Rail to Trail on snow packed trail, distance determined by group showing up. Lunch/Brunch option afterwards.
Parking Lot is totally plowed & clear. Trail is already broken in with a path - looks like multiple people have already used the trail and it is packed snow and walkable.
Recommended: Bring hiking poles & bundle up in layers for cold weather - face covering/scarf, hat, good gloves/mittens suggested. When leaders checked it out Friday afternoon - didn't need ice walkers, although just bring them to put in your pack just in case.
MEET& TIME: 10:00 am - Exeter Scenic Trail off of Gibraltar Road
DIRECTIONS: From 422 East in Exeter past Boscov's - make a right onto Gibraltar Road - make a right at sign for Exeter Scenic Trail immediately after going under the railroad bridge to park.
From Route 724 East in Gibraltar, turn onto Gibraltar Road at the Turkey Hill going towards Exeter - after going across bridge at Schuylkill River make the first left into Exeter Scenic Trail (immediately before the overhead railroad bridge).
CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for questions & further directions
