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

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Thursday July 16, 2026 - SWATARA STATE PARK

5 miles

Hike will be led on a 5 mile loop (A2) hike in the Mountain Bike Complex section of Swatara
State Park. Since this is a short loop, we will meet at Trout Run and hike to the Complex entrance.

If you want a shorter hike, you can meet us at the State Park Lane; mountain bike parking lot at
10:30. Please let leader know if you are using this option.

MEET: 10 AM at Trout Run Trailhead. Facilities at this trailhead.

DIRECTIONS: Take 78W to 81N exit at the first exit (Lickdale/Route 72/Ft Indiantown Gap) turn left at top of exit ramp and left at the traffic light onto Route 72 North. The trailhead parking lot is on the right approximately 3 miles; if you get to Rt 443, you went too far.

GPS: 40.483196, -76.545699
Google Maps or Waze: Enter “Trout Run Trailhead” and select “Trout Run Trailhead Swatara”
Do not use Swatara State Park in your GPS, it will take you to the North end of the park, MILES away from Trout Run.

HIKE LEADER: Call 484-665-0196 prior to Thursday, 610-603-6876 day of hike for questions or further directions

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