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 - THE PINNACLE

– 9 miles, strenuous

Join hike leader for the long but rewarding climb to the Pinnacle and its scenic views. No snakes at this time of the year! Wear Orange

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the Hamburg Reservoir Parking Lot

DIRECTIONS: From Route 61 north, enter Hamburg via S Fourth St. Continue to the traffic light at Old Route 22 (State St), turn right. Continue out of town through Edenville, pass St Paul's Lutheran Church on the right, then take the first left onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on road until it ends at parking area on left. Wear Orange

GPS: 400 Reservoir Rd., Hamburg [40.583338, -75.941758]

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-223-6952 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

 – 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

Saturday January 31, 2026 - UPDATE: CHANGE IN HIKE TO EXETER SCENIC TRAIL

 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

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.

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

Saturday January 17, 2026 - THERMAN MADEIRA AND JOHN BARTRAM TRAILS

 - 4-6 miles, easy

We will start at the Kernsville Dam parking area and take the Therman Madeira Trail to the Hamburg playground and back.  If agreeable we can then do an In-Out hike on the John Bartram trail.  Weather conditions and snow on the ground will determine the length of this hike.  Wear warm clothes and plan to be flexible.  Lunch location will be determined on the day of the hike.  Snow and/or rain will cancel the hike.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 am - Kernsville Dam Parking lot at 25 Kernsville Dam Road, Hamburg PA 19526

DIRECTIONS: From Route 61 N, turn right at Jetson Drive, right at Industrial Drive, left at Kernsville Dam Road. You will see the parking area on your right.

GPS: 40.56237, -75.99474

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 717-376-5289 for questions & further directions

Sunday January 11, 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.