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 $.15/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

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Saturday May 16, 2026 - NEVERSINK HIKE - ST LAWRENCE TRAIL

Approx. 4-5 miles

Leader will start on the St. Lawrence Trail Park at 26th and Fairview hopefully passing blooming Mountain Laurel proceeding to the McIlvain Pavilion, commonly known as the “Witch’s Hat” and to the Rock Quarry Overlook. We will go from there to the Upper Glenn Trail down to Jacks Loop and back up. We will take the East Ridge Trail to get back to where we parked. There will be two steep long hills with one being rocky. Bring poles and wear hiking boots. Pack some snacks to eat at the “Witches Hat” on top! 

NOTE: Heavy or annoying steady light rain cancels since we will hike over rocks in part of the hike.

MEET & TIME: 9:30AM at 26th and Fairview – park on residential street parking. 

DIRECTIONS: From Reading travel east on Perkiomen Ave into Mount Penn and turn right onto 26th Street. Find an available parking spot.

From Exeter travel west on Perkiomen Avenue and go past intersection at McDonald’s in Mount Penn. Turn left onto 26th Street right after you pass the Car Wash.

GPS: 26th Street and Fairview Avenue, Mount Penn 19606

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


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