Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Saturday December 3, 2016 - Annual BCHC Christmas Party
Reservations required - see Member flyer for details on time and location.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Saturday November 26, 2016 - Birdsboro Watershed Turkey Trot!
approx. 5 easy miles
Wear bright orange on this first Saturday of deer hunting season. We will begin at the small parking lot at 2050 Hay Creek Road and walk on the trail along Hay Creek to the climbing wall before returning on the road to view the picturesque Stinson Run Reservoir. Look and listen for turkeys and point out the ones you hunt down. You may “bag” them and bring them home for dinner! Lunch later at a restaurant of your choice. Rain cancels this Hike!
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Livingood Park, off Rte 82, Elverson to carpool to the beginning of the hike where parking is limited, so please carpool
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-286-8913
Wear bright orange on this first Saturday of deer hunting season. We will begin at the small parking lot at 2050 Hay Creek Road and walk on the trail along Hay Creek to the climbing wall before returning on the road to view the picturesque Stinson Run Reservoir. Look and listen for turkeys and point out the ones you hunt down. You may “bag” them and bring them home for dinner! Lunch later at a restaurant of your choice. Rain cancels this Hike!
Meeting place: 9:00 am, Livingood Park, off Rte 82, Elverson to carpool to the beginning of the hike where parking is limited, so please carpool
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-286-8913
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Saturday November 19, 2016 - Pottstown and the Schuylkill River Trail
6 flat, ez miles
We will start by hiking along the Schuylkill River at the Pottstown Riverfront Park, then hike to the Pottsgrove Manor, followed by a stroll through Memorial Park, returning to Riverfront Park. While hiking in Pottstown we will be stopping at the historic sites along the way. From Riverfront Park we will pick up a section of the Schuylkill River Trail and hike west for about 2 miles through an industrial area. Lunch is optional after the hike.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Grosstown Road parking lot of the Schuylkill River Trail
Directions: 422 East, past Klein’s bus stay straight onto Business 422 East/Stowe (do not take ramp for 422 bypass) which is Ben Franklin Hwy that becomes West High Street, go 2 miles make a right turn onto Grosstown Road, go past Continental Concrete on your right to parking lot on the right
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-467-8976
We will start by hiking along the Schuylkill River at the Pottstown Riverfront Park, then hike to the Pottsgrove Manor, followed by a stroll through Memorial Park, returning to Riverfront Park. While hiking in Pottstown we will be stopping at the historic sites along the way. From Riverfront Park we will pick up a section of the Schuylkill River Trail and hike west for about 2 miles through an industrial area. Lunch is optional after the hike.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Grosstown Road parking lot of the Schuylkill River Trail
Directions: 422 East, past Klein’s bus stay straight onto Business 422 East/Stowe (do not take ramp for 422 bypass) which is Ben Franklin Hwy that becomes West High Street, go 2 miles make a right turn onto Grosstown Road, go past Continental Concrete on your right to parking lot on the right
For more information and further directions, contact: 484-467-8976
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Saturday November 12, 2016 - Mount Pisgah Plane and Jim Thorpe Hike
4+ difficult miles
It’s time again for our occasional insanity hike! For the adventurous, or the just plain foolish, we will climb the 2,322 foot, 29 degree Pisgah Plane of the former Switchback Gravity Railroad in old Mauch Chunk (aka Jim Thorpe), Carbon County. This long climb, though strenuous, abounds in history. The Switchback was Pennsylvania’s first railroad, and the second in the USA. We will see a spectacular view at the top, the original “Wagon Road,” and continue down Packer Hill into town for lunch. After lunch it’s up Broadway onto the former, now abandoned Bus Road, returning to the parking area. Rain does NOT cancel this hike, but snow and ice will.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking area at the top of Hill Road in Jim Thorpe
Directions: From Rt. 209 South in downtown Jim Thorpe, left onto Broadway, then next right turn onto Hill Road next to the Mauch Chunk Opera House which is the only right turn off Broadway, proceed to the parking area at the top of the hill.
for more information and further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or cell 610-451-5380
It’s time again for our occasional insanity hike! For the adventurous, or the just plain foolish, we will climb the 2,322 foot, 29 degree Pisgah Plane of the former Switchback Gravity Railroad in old Mauch Chunk (aka Jim Thorpe), Carbon County. This long climb, though strenuous, abounds in history. The Switchback was Pennsylvania’s first railroad, and the second in the USA. We will see a spectacular view at the top, the original “Wagon Road,” and continue down Packer Hill into town for lunch. After lunch it’s up Broadway onto the former, now abandoned Bus Road, returning to the parking area. Rain does NOT cancel this hike, but snow and ice will.
Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking area at the top of Hill Road in Jim Thorpe
Directions: From Rt. 209 South in downtown Jim Thorpe, left onto Broadway, then next right turn onto Hill Road next to the Mauch Chunk Opera House which is the only right turn off Broadway, proceed to the parking area at the top of the hill.
for more information and further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or cell 610-451-5380
Monday, October 10, 2016
Saturday November 5, 2016 - Horse Shoe Trail Hike
5.7 moderate miles
Wearing of the orange is needed this time. We are reaching out there just a bit farther on the trail. The fall colors are gone and there is a nip in the air but the walk will be good. The start will be at the parking lot just south of Rt. 117 on Mt. Wilson Rd. on the west side of Mt Gretna to the parking lot at the end of Drescher Rd. This is a shuttle hike. Bring snacks/drinks. Maps handed out as needed.
1st Meeting place: 8:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, Bsns Rts 222 & 724, Shillington, for anyone wanting to carpool to start.
2nd Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking lot on Drescher Rd off Lawn Rd.
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-909-5018 or cj1sp@allstate.com
Wearing of the orange is needed this time. We are reaching out there just a bit farther on the trail. The fall colors are gone and there is a nip in the air but the walk will be good. The start will be at the parking lot just south of Rt. 117 on Mt. Wilson Rd. on the west side of Mt Gretna to the parking lot at the end of Drescher Rd. This is a shuttle hike. Bring snacks/drinks. Maps handed out as needed.
1st Meeting place: 8:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, Bsns Rts 222 & 724, Shillington, for anyone wanting to carpool to start.
2nd Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking lot on Drescher Rd off Lawn Rd.
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-909-5018 or cj1sp@allstate.com
Monday, September 26, 2016
Saturday October 29, 2016 - Welsh Mt. Preserve/Money Rocks
5 to 6 moderate miles
Enjoy an early winter walk in the Welsh Mountains. Hear the fallen leaves crunch as we walk through this former haunt of the notorious “Buzzard Gang.” We will also visit the new parking lot and the “Cockscomb Rocks” while avoiding the steepest trails and the worst of the stony areas. Lunch after is an option.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Dollar Store parking lot off of Rt. 10 in Morgantown
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-286-6886
Enjoy an early winter walk in the Welsh Mountains. Hear the fallen leaves crunch as we walk through this former haunt of the notorious “Buzzard Gang.” We will also visit the new parking lot and the “Cockscomb Rocks” while avoiding the steepest trails and the worst of the stony areas. Lunch after is an option.
Meeting place: 9:30 am, Dollar Store parking lot off of Rt. 10 in Morgantown
For more information or further directions, contact: 610-286-6886
Monday, September 19, 2016
Saturday October 22, 2016 -Nolde Forest
5 to 6 difficult miles
Check out Nolde Forest as Mark 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
Check out Nolde Forest as Mark 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
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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
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
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
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
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
Sunday, August 28, 2016
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
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
Monday, August 15, 2016
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
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
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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
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
Thursday, July 28, 2016
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
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
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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
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
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Saturday August 27, 2016 - BCHC Annual Picnic!
See club flyer for details and reservation instructions
Friday, July 8, 2016
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
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
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