Saturday October 26, 2013 - Pinnacle Loop

Approx. 5 miles Moderate to Difficult

We'll start at the Hamburg Reservoir, walking along forest roads, a section of the Appalachian Trail, and returning by the observatory. Expect nice views, weather permitting, and hopefully some pretty fall foliage. There will be hills to climb and rocks galore! Rocksylvania at its best.

Meeting place: 10:00am Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Road off old Route 22 east of Hamburg.

For further directions & information, contact: 610-562-0207

Saturday October 19, 2013 - Green Lane Reservoir

4-5 miles, moderate

This time the hike will be exploring the other side, which is the older area of the park. Trails will be fairly easy hiking with some hills.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Weis Market in Oley on Route 73. (Contact leader if you want to meet up at the park)

For further information & directions, contact: 484-948-5084

Saturday October 12, 2013 - Horseshoe Trail Fall Hike, the continuing series!

Approx 5.5 miles, moderate

Come join us on our continuing trak thru Berks and Lancaster Counties on the Horseshoe Trail.It's fall and our "Orange as a Pumpkin" attire needs to be worn! Look less like a deer and more like a pumpkin is the motto! The hike will start at the parking lot on Route 222 and Route 272, just EAST of Adamstown ending at Dutch Cousin Campground on Lindenwood Lane. This should be the perfect hiking weather and great timing to see fall colors. Lunch at one of the nearby local eateries for those who wish.

Meeting place: 9:00am the parking lot at intersection of Rte. 222 & Rte. 272, EAST of Adamstown.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Saturday October 5, 2013 - Middle Creek

5-6 Miles, easy to moderate

Enjoy some early fall foliage (but no snow geese, sorry!). This hike will be a variation of prior Middle Creek hikes. Traverse on mostly woodland trails with varying levels of difficulty. Bring water & snacks. As usual, an optional lunch stop after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:am at the Middle Creek Wildlife Visitor's Center.

For furhter information & directions, contact: 610-589-5575

Saturday September 28, 2013 - Schuylkill Haven Hike & Boro Days

Approx. 6 miles

We will do about a 6 mile hike around the Boro on trails, through a park, around the Island, and some sidewalks past Willie’s Alma Mater. We can join in the Boro festivities, entertainment, and eat at the food stands if you choose.

1st Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking lot at Blue Marsh, on Church Road off Rt. 183 
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Bubeck Park, off Rt. 443, Schuylkill Haven 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-678-5245 

Saturday September 21, 2013 - Port Clinton Fire Tower / Appalachian Trail

6 to 7 miles

How about a fall hike in the Blue Mountains? Perhaps some of the leaves will be changing! This is a shuttle hike. We will start at the fire tower and walk to the Gold Spring for a taste of the refreshing “mountain dew” from the ever flowing spring. We will then go south on the AT and stop to see the Panther Spring and end our walk at a hunters parking lot.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s parking lot in Leesport off Rt. 61 North 

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

Saturday September 14, 2013 - Blue Marsh Lake Hike

Approx. 7 miles

Late summer/early fall hike over the hills and through the woods with our leader.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Church Road parking lot off Rt. 183 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-670-1119 

Saturday September 7, 2013 - Nolde Forest

Approx. 5 miles

Follow the leaders who know the trail at Nolde better than anyone! Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Sawmill parking lot off Rt. 625 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-777-4223 

Saturday August 31, 2013 - Schuylkill River Trail

Approx 6 to 7 miles

Follow Kay as she leads this hike starting at Angstadt Lane Trailhead behind Hafer Petroleum off Rt. 724. We will hike to Gibraltar and take a quick tour of the Allegheny Aqueduct Historical Park. Our return will be by Old River Road, eventually returning to our starting point by the Schuylkill River Trail. Dress appropriately for the weather and carry water. Part of the trail will be open to the sun while other parts of the trail are shaded.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Angstadt Lane behind Hafer Petroleum off Rt. 724 near I-176 Morgantown Expressway

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

Saturday August 24, 2013 - The Springs of Summer

Approx 5-6 miles

A moderate to difficult hike, due to stream crossings and steep descents on the Blue Mountain. We will visit Stephanie and Cold Springs via the old Windsor Furnace public road and the A.T. Wet feet are a possibility! Rain may shorten, but does Not cancel the hike! Lunch at C.J. Hummels in Lenhartsville afterward.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, at the Hamburg Reservoir parking area, end of Reservoir Road off old Rt. 22 east of Hamburg

For more information or further directions, contact:  610-921-3252 or cell- 610-451-5380 

Saturday August 17, 2013 - Trexler Nature Preserve

Approx. 5-6 miles

Hike in the preserve will include the Fireman’s Trail and sections of the Border Trail, Buck Run, Teardrop, Elk Viewing and Turkey Ridge Trails. We will see the Jordan Creek, woods, meadows and views of the Preserve, and the Blue Mountain ridge. There will be some hills. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic and for those who prefer restaurant dining, another option is the Schnecksville Diner right outside the Preserve on Rt. 309.

1st Meeting place: 9:00 am, Walmart Supercenter in Temple
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Trexler Nature Preserve Visitor Center, Orchard Rd, Schnecksville PA

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-562-0207 

Saturday August 10, 2013 - BCHC Picnic!!!!!

See your friends and enjoy a day of hikes, fund and food at the 24th annual Berks Community Hiking Club picnic. See the attached flier for details. 

Saturday August 3, 2013 - St Lawrence / Exeter Township

Approx. 6 miles

We begin at the Exeter Community Park in St. Lawrence and hike through St. Lawrence and up the steep hillside to the quarry overlook, giving us an excellent view of sections of Exeter Township. We return through St. Lawrence, cross the Antietam Creek, and circumnavigate the Exeter school complex in Reifton. The hike completes with a walk along Antietam Creek to return to our starting point.

1st Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East, Business Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp.
2nd Meeting place: 9:15 am, Exeter Comm. Park, at the end of Elm St. in St. Lawrence 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703 

Saturday July 27, 2013 - Shillington Park and Environs

4 to 5 miles

Its always amazing and surprising to see how many trails surround Shillington Park!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Shillington Park, Rt. 724 next to Mifflin Center Nursing Home 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-777-4147 

Saturday July 20, 2013 - Mount Penn Loop Hike

Approx. 5 miles

Explore the mountain right here at home as Clyde leads the way!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, William Penn Fire Tower

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell day of hike – 610-413-6281 

Saturday July 13,2013 - Horseshoe Trail in Brecknock Township

Approx. 4 to 5 moderate miles

Rich continues the exploration of the Horseshoe trail with this mid-summer hike to Witmer Road and possibly to Rt. 568. Bring your clippers to assist with Mark Forster’s trail maintenance as you hike!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Brecknock Twp Municipal Building, 889 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton

Directions: The municipal building is approx. 3 miles from New Holland Road/Rt. 625. Take the New Holland Road to the stop sign in Knauers, make a left, then bear right up the hill to another stop sign. Go straight at this stop sign over the hill to the municipal building on your left.


For further information or directions, contact: 610-223-6952