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

Monday, July 20, 2026

Thursday August 20, 2026 - HOPEWELL LAKE

 3 or more miles

Hike will be led on a fairly easy hike from Hopewell Lake to Scott’s Run Lake and return. Only 1 small hill. Option to return after 3 miles or hike all around Lake for 4.5 miles. Mostly shady except for dam breasts.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 AM, Hopewell Boat Launch.

DIRECTIONS: from Birdsboro take PA-345 South and turn right onto Park Road. Travel 1.8 miles and look for Boat Launch parking on the left.

P.S. Don’t forget the bridge on route 724 at Gibraltar is still under construction and closed to traffic.

HIKE LEADER: Call 484-877-3340 with questions or directions

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