Saturday March 28, 2026 - MT PENN PRESERVE (ANTIETAM LAKE)

– 4-5 miles, moderate

A meandering hike starting at Angora trailhead and using a variety of trails to reach the FireTower, then a variety to head back. Some hills are rocky but most of the hike will be spent walking through the woods. It won't be one straight climb.

MEET & TIME: 9:30am – Angora Trailhead at bend across from lake at Antietam Lake Park 

Address: 230 Angora Road, Reading, 19606

DIRECTIONS: Take Carsonia Avenue from Mt. Penn to Stony Creek Mills. At stop sign at end of Carsonia Ave. bear a slight left onto Antietam Road. Halfway up the hill take a left onto Angora Road which follows around the lake. Go 0.3 miles and take a left onto trailhead parking lot at the bend in the road. (at 230 Angora Rd.)

GPS: 230 Angora Road [40.35632, -75.87400 APPROXIMATE)

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-505-9397 for questions & further directions

Saturday March 21, 2026 - MIDDLE CREEK

– 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

Sunday March 15, 2026 - BCHC SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE

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.

Saturday March 14, 2026 - WARWICK COUNTY PARK

– 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

Saturday March 7, 2026 - MIIDLE CREEK OVERLOOK HIKE

– 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

Saturday February 28 - BLUE MARSH: STARTING AT THE STILLING BASIN

– 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

Saturday February 21, 2026 - HIKE UPDATE - MUHLENBERG RAIL TRAIL replacement hike - Pinnacle Hike is cancelled

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

Saturday February 14, 2026 - WYOMISSING PARK

 – 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

Saturday February 7 - FRENCH CREEK / SCOTT'S RUN - CANCELLATION UPDATE

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