Saturday August 29, 2015 - Springton Manor

4 – 5 miles

Springton Manor is an historic farm and national historic district located in Wallace Township, Chester County. This charming place has varying terrain, streams, fields and a farm to tour after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Morgantown Clock Tower parking lot, near the ramp off of Rte. 176, Exit to Rte. 23

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-948-5084 

Saturday August 22, 2015 - Annual Club Picnic!

BERKS COMMUNITY HIKING CLUB PICNIC

See your friends and enjoy a day of hiking, fun and food at the Annual Berks Community Hiking Club picnic, held again at Exeter’s Community Park. Reservations required, see attached flyer for details. 

Sunday August 16, 2015 - Intel's Pennside Drive-In Ice Cream Hike

It’s been awhile since we had an ice cream hike; something different for the end of summer. We will meet here then take a leisurely walk around the Pennside area to enjoy Carsonia Park and the interesting homes and gardens in this area.

Meeting place: 4:00 pm, Intel’s Pennside Drive In, 916 Carsonia Avenue, Stony Creek, Pennside

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-914-1357 or 610-823-9023 

Saturday August 15, 2015 - Exeter River Trail to Neversink Mountain

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Enjoy a late summer hike as Randy leads the way along the Exeter River Trail. Heavy Rain Cancels!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Exeter River Trailhead, Gibralter Road 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-273-9160 

Saturday August 8, 2015 - Springs of Summer

Approx. 5 moderate to difficult miles

This will be a moderate to difficult hike due to stream crossings and steep descents on the Blue Mountain. We will visit Stephanie and Cold Springs via the old Windsor Furnace – Eckville public road and the Appalachian Trail. Wet feet are a possibility! Rain may shorten, but not cancel this hike. Lunch to follow at C.J. Hummel’s.


Meeting place: 9:00 am, Hamburg Reservoir parking area, end of Reservoir Road, off of Rt. 22 east of Hamburg

For more information and further directions, contact:  610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 

Saturday August 1 - Audubon Vally Forge

Approx. 8 miles

We will start from the parking lot at the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary and follow the trail to Pawlings Road. Then we will cross over into Valley Forge Park and find our way to the River Trail. At the Betzwood picnic area, we will access the Schuylkill River Trail to return. The terrain is fairly flat, but it may be a hot day, so be prepared. After the hike, there are a number of options including visiting the Audubon Mansion and lunch, of course! Bring your bike to ride on a nearby trail later if you wish.

First meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East (east end of lot), Business Rte 422, Exeter Twp.

Second meeting place: 10:00 am, Audubon Sanctuary parking lot


For more information or further directions, contact: 610-488-9269 or Cell 717-376-5289 

Saturday July 25, 2015 - French Creek State Park

5 - 6 miles

Hike with our Mary as she explores the trails within French Creek State Park. This hike is mostly on various woodland trails in French Creek State Park, as well as the historic area of Hopewell Furnace. Optional lunch stop afterwards.


Meeting place: 9:30 am, Hopewell Visitor Center, off of Rt. 345


For more information and further directions, contact: 508-612-3582