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, September 6, 2026

Saturday October 24, 2026 - TOM LOWE TRAIL

Approx. 6-7 miles, Moderate to difficult

Leave the parking area and group will be taken to the Sands Spring Trail. Hike will continue on the Sand Springs Trail to the upper end on top of the mountain. Group will then intersect from a side trail to the Appalachian Trail. Hike will then continue north to the Fire Road. Group will return to the parking lot via the Fire Road. 

MEET & TIME: 9:00 A.M. - State Game Lands 110, Shartlesville Parking Area

DIRECTIONS: From Old Route 22 in Shartlesville, take Forge Dam Rd. toward the I-78 interchange, continue past I-78 on Forge Dam Rd. and stay LEFT at the “Y” where Mountain Road goes right. Continue for 1.5 miles to the parking area. 

NOTE: WEAR ORANGE.

GPS: State Game Lands 110 Shartlesville Parking Area [40.537925, -76.12385]

HIKE LEADER: Contact 484-818-3813 for questions & further directions



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