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, July 22, 2026

Saturday August 22, 2026 - ANTIETAM LAKE / ANGORA FARM PARK

Approx 5 - 6 miles on moderately hilly trails

We will be walking some less traveled trails on Mount Penn starting at the previous Angora Fruit Farm that is now a park. We will visit the Tower. Bring water and snacks for the hike. Pack a lunch to eat at the Orchard afterwards & bring a camp chair to sit.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 AM at park office at the Angora Fruit Farm at 502 Angora Rd.

DIRECTIONS: Coming from Reading on Perkiomen Ave., turn left on N. 23rd St at CVS, If coming from Exeter or Bypass onto Perkiomen Ave., make a right onto N. 23rd St. Follow 23rd St & it turns into Carsonia Ave. Follow Carsonia to end at multiple road intersection in Stony Creek and make a left onto Antietam Road. Make first left onto Angora Rd. Wind around lake past main parking lot and follow Angora Rd. to Angora Fruit Farm entrance on left at 502 Angora Road. Look for a small sign on the left and turn left toward the park office / farm house. 

GPS: 502 Angora Rd., Reading 40.35902 -75.88246

HIKE LEADER: Call 610-223-6952 for questions & further directions

NOTE: Pack a lunch to enjoy after the hike at the orchard grounds. Bring a camp chair. 

Leaders will provide refreshments and some extra snacks to go with lunch!


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