Saturday October 15, 2016 - South Reading Neversink Hike

5+ moderate to difficult miles 

Follow Doug from South Reading hiking up to Neversink Mountain for a loop hike on roads sidewalks and trails. Expect hills and some rocky terrain. Wear sturdy footwear and lunch later possibly at the Canal Street Pub. Heavy rain cancels!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Canal Street Pub parking lot at Canal and South 6th Streets 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-750-4097 

Saturday October 8 - Blue Marsh in Autumn

7+ moderate miles

We will be hiking the northern tip of Blue Marsh, up and down through the meadows and forested trails and return on a flat trail paralleling Rt. 183. Hiking shoes are recommended. Optional lunch following. Rain cancels!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, North Church Road off Rte. 183, below Bernville; parking lot immediately on the left.

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

Saturday October 1, 2016 - Port Clinton Fire Tower

Approx. 5 moderate miles

This hike will start out with one big hill climb to get there in the car and only one big hill climb on the hike! However, the leader will stop many times on the hiking hill. The hike is mostly on dirt roads near Hawk Mountain with lots of scenery and a great view. Bring water; lunch later maybe at Cracker Barrel.

Meeting place: 9:30 am , Redners, Rt. 61 North, Leesport to carpool to starting point
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Port Clinton Fire Tower Parking Lot

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

Saturday September 24, 2016 - Horseshoe Trail Series

6.5 miles

We keep going westward on the Horseshoe. Meeting 9:30 am at the parking lot on Rt 72 East of Mt. Gretna (small lot). This is a shuttle hike, moving vehicles to west end on Rt 117 parking lot, west of Mt. Gretna. Lunch afterward somewhere in Mt. Gretna. Please bring snacks/water.

Meeting place: 8:30 am at Ollie’s parking lot in Shillington (Bsns Rte 222 and 724) 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-909-5018 or cj1sp@allstate.com 

Saturday September 17, 2016 - Columbia Lancaster County

5 easy miles

We will be hiking and exploring Columbia, Lancaster County. We will be starting at the new Visitor’s Center, cross the old Columbia/Wrightsville Bridge and return. We will then hike around the town with a possible stop at the Watch and Clock Museum. (Admission charge is $9.00 adults, $8.00 seniors 65+) for those who are interested. Lunch stop later, of course!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Ollie’s parking lot, Business Rts. 222 and 724, in Shillington 

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

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