General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
See Membership Information section on how to join our hiking club!Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers."Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! Dues are $15.00 annually****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being. Contact us at: Berks Community Hiking Club PO Box #3611 Reading, PA 19606

Friday, February 27, 2026

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


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