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

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Saturday October 3, 2026 - BULL FROG PARK

4.5 to 5 - mile loop

We will complete a beautiful loop hike starting from Bullfrog Valley Park. This custom route blends the paved Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail, park paths through Shank Park, and a short neighborhood sidewalk connector. Portable toilets are available at Bullfrog Valley Park and indoor restrooms are present at Shank Park.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 A.M. at 400-470 Bullfrog Valley Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036

DIRECTIONS:  From Reading, for about 22.6 miles follow US-222 S and merge onto the right lane to follow US 222 S / US 30 W / PA 283 W, continue to follow US-30 W for about 1.8 miles and keep left to continue onto 283 W and then continue to follow signs for PA-283 W for 21.4 miles. (This is a total of 47.6 miles from Reading) Take the Hummelstown exit (0.4 mi) and merge onto Vine St. in Londonderry Township and make a Right onto Vine St. / Middletown Rd. and travel 1.5 miles. Take a Right onto Wood Rd. and in 1.5 miles make a Right on Bullfrog Valley Rd. Destination is about 0.1 miles on the road.

GPS: 400-470 Bullfrog Valley Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036

HIKE LEADER: Contact 610-927-7525 for questions & further directions


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