Saturday September 10, 2016 - Philadelphia History Hike and Train Ride

Approx. 5+ miles

Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Elm Street Station into the “City of Brotherly Love” with an enjoyable walking tour of a city rich in American history. We’ll tour some interesting sites of Old City, Center City, and nearby neighborhoods in the morning, break for lunch near the famous Headhouse Square, and the hikers can then wander South Street to check out “Where all the Hippies Meet.”

COST: Senior Citizen rate is $1 (with proper ID) for the Regional Rail. Regular adult rate is $14 round trip (subject to change). Discounted advance tickets can be obtained for $10. Notify Leader by August 15th and tickets MUST be paid in advance since the trip will not be cancelled.

Meeting place: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East on Bus. Rt. 422 at far end of parking lot to car- pool to Norristown Elm St. Station to take the train. We will meet at 5:00 pm to return to Norristown, unless group agrees on another time. Directions to train station, Philadelphia maps, and train schedule will be provided on day of trip. 

To contact for train tickets if want to purchase in advance or more information, contact leader at 610-823-9023 

Saturday September 3, 2016 - Warwick County Park / Horseshoe Trail

5 -6 moderate miles

Let’s help Berks County with their “Iron Making Industry Celebration” this summer by doing a hike in the heart of the furnace area! We will also walk through the wildflower meadows to see them in late summer bloom. Expect some rocks and hills. Lunch after is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, at the Clock Tower parking lot, behind Burger King, off of Rt. 10 in Morgantown to carpool

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-286-6886

Saturday August 27, 2016 - BCHC Annual Picnic!

See club flyer for details and reservation instructions

Saturday August 20, 2016 - Roland Park, Akron

5 easy miles

On this hot summer day, we will be starting at Roland Park in Akron, Lancaster County. We will be hiking on the park’s walking path, then the streets of Akron.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection of Business Rts. 222 and 724 in Shillington.

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-824-2740 

Sunday August 14, 2016 - Pennside Hike - with Ice Cream!!!!

2 to 4 easy miles

Enjoy a late summer walk around the Pennside area. Return for ice cream and burgers at Intel’s Drive-In.

Meeting place: 4:00 pm, Intel’s Pennside Drive In, 916 Carsonia Avenue, Pennside 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-914-1357 or 610-823-9023 

Saturday August 13, 2016 - Leaser Lake, Lehigh County

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Hikers will be led on the hike along terrain that is mostly through fields and woodlands with a few short hills. Some areas along the creek banks may be muddy. There are rewarding, nice views of the lake, as well as some shady and open spots along the trail, so bring water and dress appropriately for August weather. A lunch stop at C.J. Hummels in Lenhartsville is optional.

1st Meeting place: 9:00 am, Redners, Rt. 61 North, Leesport to carpool to starting point 
2nd Meeting place: 9:45 am, Leaser Lake South ramp parking lot off Pleasure Ct. 

Directions: I-78 east, Lenhartsville exit 35. From exit ramp turn left onto RT. 143 and travel 7.8 miles, then turn left onto parking lot at Pleasure Ct. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-796-7602 

Saturday August 6, 2016 - Governor Dick Park to Dinosaur Rock

6 - 7 moderate miles

Follow our leader as he hikes by the Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Mt. Gretna. Weather permitting, we will hike from Governor Dick Park to Dinosaur Rock and back to the parking area. There will be hills and stones to contend with. Bring water and personal snacks. There are several places in the area to stop for lunch later.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Environmental Center parking area 

GPS ADDRESS: 3283 Pinch Road, Lebanon, PA 

For more information and further directions, contact: 717-949-2056 

Saturday July 30, 2016 - Nolde Forest

5 to 6 moderately strenuous, with several elevation changes of up to 400’

Escape July’s heat by hiking the woodland trails of Nolde Forest, located less than 5 miles from downtown Reading. Nolde Forest includes 665+ acres of woodland, 10+ miles of hiking trails and a Tudor style mansion built in the 1920’s. We will hike the following trails: Coffee Pot Hollow, Boulevard, Ridge, Spruce, Laurel Path and others. Lunch is optional after the hike.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Sawmill parking lot of Nolde Forest

Directions: Rt. 625, 1.2 miles south of Rt. 724 and on the right as you travel south. Look for the ‘Nolde Forest Sawmill Parking Lot’ sign

NOTE: Inclement Weather cancels this hike

For further information or directions, contact: 484-467-8976 

Saturday July 23, 2016 - Hopewell Village to St. Peter's Village

5 to 6 moderate miles

We will shuttle to the start of the hike in Hopewell Village parking lot, then hike the Horseshoe Trail and horses’ trail for 5 to 6 miles, depending on the heat/humidity index and the group’s vote, to St. Peter’s Village. Bring plenty of water, a snack and wear boots if we have rain on the days before this. We will need to also shuttle the hikers back to their cars at Hopewell after the hike, so please be prepared to shuttle other hikers in one direction or both. Some may wish to go back to Hopewell Village right after the hike and others after their lunch. Lunch afterwards if desired, the St. Peter’s Cafe Bakery has delightful homemade bread and desserts, sandwiches, salads and soups along with a variety of tempting non-alcoholic cold and hot drinks, with air conditioned indoor seating and lovely scenic seating on the deck outdoors under umbrellas. Not sure how many poles Jerry rates this place, but I give the highest rating of 5 poles! Unless they run out of apple cranberry walnut cinnamon bread!!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, St. Peter’s Village, parking lot across the street from St. Peters Café Bakery – 3441 St. Peter’s Road, St. Peter’s PA 19470


For more information and further directions, contact: 610-385-6862 (day before); donnaschopsy@yahoo.com 

Saturday July 16, 2016 - French Creek State Park

4 moderate miles

Follow Kathy on the white-blazed Turtle Creek Trail. There will be one big hill and lots of rocks! Lunch later at Exeter Restaurant.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot, Business Rt. 422, Exeter Twp. 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-603-9461 

Saturday July 9, 2016 - Antietam Lake

6.5 moderate to difficult miles

The Antietam Lake parking lots are closed this summer while improvements are being made. Let’s take a look at the progress. Starting at Egelman Park, we approach the lake area from the former fruit farm and walk above Angora Road where some of the work is being done. We will pass through the main parking lot and check on the former Nature Center. The return will take us up some steep hills, past the Vulture Rock and two stone cellars.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Egelman Park, Hill and Angora Roads 
GPS ADRESS: about 2100 Hill Road, Reading 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-323-1703 

Saturday July 2, 2016 - Kaercher Creek Dam & Vicinity

Approx. 5 moderate miles

Walk some of the old trails in the now closed Kaercher Creek County Park, due to a disagreement between Berks County and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. We will see some of the graded, but never built Allentown and Auburn Railroad, as well as a nice blend of woods and roads. Lunch later of course!

Meeting place: 9:00 am at former boat launch area. Take Rte 61 N. to Hamburg. Turn right at yellow blinker onto Old Rte 22 (before I-78 interchange). Go approx. 1.5 mile to destination. If you reach Pond Drive you went a little too far. (This route avoids 4th Street road closure in Hamburg.)

GPS ADDRESS: 3501 Old U.S. 22, Hamburg

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 morning of the hike 

Saturday June 25, 2016 - West Reading & Wyomissing

5.5 easy miles

Check out the West Reading and Wyomissing area with the leaders. This hike will include streets, alleys and paths. We will see old buildings, new murals and a few gardens

Meeting place: 10:00 am, McDonald’s parking lot across from VF Outlet, Wyomissing; park at the far end of the lot near N. Park Road. 
For more information or directions: 610-678-5245 

Saturday June 18, 2016 - Delaware Water Gap/ Appalachian Trail

8.5 strenuous miles 

Once again, another challenging AT hike starting on the ridge at Fox Gap with some ups, rocks and views. Bring lunch/snacks and plenty of water for the lunch break before winding down a steep rocky descent to Water Gap. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Optional dinner stop in Water Gap.

1st Meeting place: 8:00 am, lot behind McDonald’s to the left of Walmart, Bus Rt. 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple
2nd Meeting place: 9:30 am, Delaware Water Gap (call Ellen for directions)

NOTE: Rain or extreme heat cancels this hike!

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-301-7271 

Saturday June 11, 2016 - Nolde Forest

5 to 6 difficult miles

Check out Nolde Forest as this week's leader leads the way over the hill and through the woods. Lunch later of course!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Saw Mill parking lot, entrance on Rt. 625 

For more information or further directions, contact: 484-824-2740 

Saturday June 4, 2016 - Neversink Mountain

6.5 difficult miles

Spend Saturday on a 6.5 mile hike on Neversink Mountain. Maybe Mountain Laurel will still be in bloom. The hike begins through the Glen and continues to parts of East Neversink and North Neversink where Mountain Laurel are plentiful. A visit to the Witches Hat is on the way. The hike finishes with a scenic walk above the Schuylkill River. Expect 3 significant hill climbs. Remember to bring liquids.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, at the pond at the back of Forest Hills Memorial Park 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-323-1703