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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Thursday March 19, 2026 - Thursday Wanderers - Hibernia County Park

Approx. 6-7 miles

We will travel trails at historic Hibernia Park in the blustery March weather. The park consists of over 900 acres of trails, woodlands, and meadows. We will most likely walk around the lake and along the banks of the beautiful Brandywine Creek. There is also Hibernia Mansion, ironmaster’s home from the 19th Century, to visit while we are there. Play it safe—wear orange. 

1st MEET: 9:15am at Livingood Park

GPS: 14 Parkside Drive, Elverson 40.15431 -75.83611 

2nd MEET: 10:00am at Hibernia County Park

GPS: 1 Park Road, Coatesville 40.02675 -75.84941 

DIRECTIONS:                                                                                                                                                  From Livingood Park: From Livingood Park head towards PA-82/ S Chestnut St by making a right onto S Chestnut St. and go for 2.4 miles. Continue to follow PA-82 by turning right and going 4.9 miles. Turn right onto Hibernia Rd and go 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Cedar Knoll Rd. and go 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Park Rd. and go 0.4 miles. Turn right to stay on Park Rd, look for parking at 1 Park Rd.

NOTE: Snow, ice, or heavy rain cancels hike.

HIKE LEADER: Contact 610-223-6952 for any questions


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