Saturday February 28 - BLUE MARSH: STARTING AT THE STILLING BASIN

– 4-mile loop, easy to moderate

We’ll hike the Dog Lake and Switchback Trails for some winter exercise.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the Stilling Basin Upper Lot that’s near the Basin

DIRECTIONS: From Route 183 north, turn left at the CVS onto W. Leesport Road. Turn right onto County Welfare Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Palisades Road, then make a right into the Stilling Basin entrance. Wear Orange

GPS: Approximate address: 1200 Palisades Drive (NOTE: 1280 Palisades Drive is the Main Visitor Entrance, not the Stilling Basin) Leesport 19533 [40.378334, -76.03182, approximate]

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-557-7854 for questions & further directions

Saturday February 21, 2026 - HIKE UPDATE - MUHLENBERG RAIL TRAIL replacement hike - Pinnacle Hike is cancelled

Previously listed hike is cancelled by leader. See replacement hike below for Saturday:

– 4 miles, plowed and paved

We will lead a 4-mile hike on the Muhlenberg Rail Trail. This is a flat walk from one end to the other, then retrace our steps. Hikers can turn around early if they like. The rail to trail has been plowed by the township and should be walkable. Bring ice walkers just in case but we will probably not need them.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 am – at the trailhead on Mt Laurel Rd, about 1110 Mt Laurel Rd, Temple. 

DIRECTIONS: From Route 61 and the Laureldale Cemetery, take Tuckerton Rd towards North 5th St (Route 222). Continue on Tuckerton Rd across Route 222. After a couple of blocks, turn right onto either 7th Ave or 8th Ave. Go one block then turn left onto Mt Laurel Rd. Cross Kutztown Rd, proceed 1-2 blocks, and the trailhead is on the right.

Going north on Kutztown Road from Reading: Take Kutztown Road going north, make a right onto Mount Laurel Road (Tlacuani mexican restaurant is on the far-right corner of the intersection), proceed 1-2 blocks, and the trailhead is on the right.

 GPS: 40.411149, -75.918062 (this is approximate)

CONTACT LEADER: 610-223-6952 or 610-823-9023 for questions & further directions

Saturday February 14, 2026 - WYOMISSING PARK

 – 5-miles, easy 

Take a relaxing & pleasant walk around Wyomissing Park with Nan. Lunch afterwards at Morning Fuel.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – at the Soccer Field Parking lot behind the WaWa on Lancaster Ave.

Directions: From Business Route 222 and 724 in Shillington, travel west on Route 222. After about 1/2 mile, pass the Wawa, take the first right turn, then right again into the soccer field parking area.

GPS: 40.306236, -75.977247

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-927-7525 for questions & further directions

Saturday February 7 - FRENCH CREEK / SCOTT'S RUN - CANCELLATION UPDATE

HIKE TODAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO TEMPERATURE & WIND CONDITIONS

 – 5.5 miles, moderate to strenuous

This hike begins at Scott's Run Lake and includes sections of the Horseshoe, Boone, Kalmia, 6 Penny, and Lenape trails. We will be hiking French Creek north of Scott's Run Lake and have several hill climbs. Rain, snow, or bad roads cancel this hike. Wear Orange

MEET & TIME: 10:00am at Scott’s Run Lake

DIRECTIONS: Take Route 345 south from Birdsboro. After passing Shed Rd to the left, take the next right turn onto Park Rd. From Park Rd take the second right turn onto Scott's Run Rd. The first left turn takes you to the Scott's Run Lake parking area.

GPS: 40.209358, -75.795860

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-850-1855 for questions & further directions

Saturday January 31, 2026 - UPDATE: CHANGE IN HIKE TO EXETER SCENIC TRAIL

 Hike changed to Exeter Scenic Trail - previous hike to French Creek/ Hopewell cancelled due to trail conditions

There is an ALTERNATE HIKE for those still wanting to hike Saturday January 31, 2026:

EXETER SCENIC TRAIL 

Short hike on level Rail to Trail on snow packed trail, distance determined by group showing up. Lunch/Brunch option afterwards. 

Parking Lot is totally plowed & clear. Trail is already broken in with a path - looks like multiple people have already used the trail and it is packed snow and walkable.

Recommended: Bring hiking poles & bundle up in layers for cold weather - face covering/scarf, hat, good gloves/mittens suggested. When leaders checked it out Friday afternoon - didn't need ice walkers, although just bring them to put in your pack just in case. 

MEET& TIME:  10:00 am - Exeter Scenic Trail off of Gibraltar Road

DIRECTIONS: From 422 East in Exeter past Boscov's - make a right onto Gibraltar Road - make a right at sign for Exeter Scenic Trail immediately after going under the railroad bridge to park.

From Route 724 East in Gibraltar, turn onto Gibraltar Road at the Turkey Hill going towards Exeter - after going across bridge at Schuylkill River make the first left into Exeter Scenic Trail (immediately before the overhead railroad bridge).

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for questions & further directions

Sunday January 25, 2026 - BCHC SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE

See BCHC club flyer for further information on time and place!

Bring a snack to share!

Club member should call leaders at 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for any directions or questions.

Saturday January 24, 2026 - BIRDSBORO RESERVOIR

– 5.5 Miles, moderate

Pat will take you on a scenic hike past both reservoirs. Return is via the Cocalico Trail so expect at least one good hill. Heavy snow or rain cancels. Lunch afterwards.

MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – Rustic Park in Birdsboro at 1314 Haycreek Rd in Birdsboro

DIRECTIONS: From 422 East, turn right on Rte 345 to enter Birdsboro. After crossing river, stay on Furnace Street/Hay Creek Road. Drive approx. 1.5 miles to Rustic Park. Cross RR tracks and turn right into parking lot

GPS: 1314 Haycreek Rd, Birdsboro

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 484-797-3357 for questions & further directions

Saturday January 17, 2026 - THERMAN MADEIRA AND JOHN BARTRAM TRAILS

 - 4-6 miles, easy

We will start at the Kernsville Dam parking area and take the Therman Madeira Trail to the Hamburg playground and back.  If agreeable we can then do an In-Out hike on the John Bartram trail.  Weather conditions and snow on the ground will determine the length of this hike.  Wear warm clothes and plan to be flexible.  Lunch location will be determined on the day of the hike.  Snow and/or rain will cancel the hike.

MEET & TIME: 10:00 am - Kernsville Dam Parking lot at 25 Kernsville Dam Road, Hamburg PA 19526

DIRECTIONS: From Route 61 N, turn right at Jetson Drive, right at Industrial Drive, left at Kernsville Dam Road. You will see the parking area on your right.

GPS: 40.56237, -75.99474

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 717-376-5289 for questions & further directions

Sunday January 11, 2026 - BCHC Sunday Afternoon Movie

See BCHC club flyer for further information on time and place!

Bring a snack to share!

Club member should call leaders at 610-823-9023 or 610-223-6952 for any directions or questions.

Saturday January 10, 2026 - TOM LOWE TRAIL STATE GAME LANDS 110

Approx. 5 miles

Hike the Tom Lowe trail. This will take you to the ridge of the Blue Mountains so there is a hill to climb. MEET & TIME: 9:30 am – State Game Lands 110, Shartlesville Parking Area

DIRECTIONS: From Old Route 22 in Shartlesville, take Forge Dam Rd. toward the I78 interchange, continue past I78 on Forge Dam Rd and stay left on Forge Dam Rd at the 'Y' where Mountain Rd goes to the right.  Continue for 1.5 Miles to the parking area. Wear Orange

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

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT: 610-944-5775 (W) or 484-880-8140 (C) for questions & further directions

Additional Note from leader: Wet areas, wear waterproof/resistant boots & bring poles, bring ice walkers if you have them in case needed.

Saturday January 3, 2026 - LENHARTSVILLE LOOP

5 miles, easy

Join in our traditional hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is an easy road hike with some nice views of the Maiden Creek and the hill country south of town. We also pass the remains of the 19th century Maiden Creek Iron Furnace. Lunch afterwards up to the hikers.

MEET and TIME: 10:00 am - at the rear of the side parking lot of C J Hummels, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

DIRECTIONS: Address: 18 Willow St., Lenhartsville 19534

GPS: 18 Willow St., Lenhartsvile, PA 19534 – C. J. Hummels Restaurant

CONTACT HIKE LEADER AT:  619-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 on the day of the hike for questions & further directions

Thursday January 1, 2025 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE at ANTIETAM LAKE

Approx. 4 miles

We will take the path from the Antietam Lake parking area for a relaxing New Year’s walk to bring in the new year. Weather permitting, we will walk over to Angora Fruit Farm and walk on trails in that area. Wear orange. Extreme ice/snow cancels but we will still meet for lunch at West Lawn Church if it’s drivable weather for a good social time! Lunch afterwards to meet at West Lawn Church for their delicious New Year’s dinner of pork & sauerkraut.

Meeting time & place: 9:30am at the Antietam Lake parking area (230 Angora Rd. is listed address)

DIRECTIONS: From Route 422 East going into Mount Penn, take a right onto Carsonia Avenue, make a left to go onto Antietam Road in Stony Creek at the end of Carsonia, shortly after make a left onto Angora Road, when the road curves sharply, there will be a large parking lot on the left and turn into it.

GPS: 40.35645, -75.87422 (230 Angora Rd. is approximate)

For morew information and further directions, contact: 610-823-9023 

Saturday December 27, 2025 - POTTSVILLE"S FAMOUS YUENGLING TOUR & HIKE - NOTE HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

NOTE: HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 

4-mile town hike, easy

Join our leader for a free tour of the Yuengling Brewery followed by a hike in Pottsville. We will pass by the famous Yuengling Mansion. The brewery also has a nice gift shop for those doing post-Christmas shopping. We will also go to the tasting room to sample some of the beers! (may be a small cost) This hike is always a relaxing break during the holiday season. Dress appropriately for the weather – layered. We will have lunch afterwards traveling back to Berks, possibly at the Manheim Diner in Schuylkill Haven.

1st Meeting place & time: 10:00 am - Redner’s Warehouse Market Leesport, Rt. 61N.  Leesport (Recommended Meet up)

Leesport Redner’s GPS: 40.44374, -75.95128

2nd Meeting placde & time: 10:45 am - Pottsville’s Yuengling Brewery - 5TH & Mahantongo Sts., Pottsville.

Yuengling GPS: 40.68344, -76.19791

DIRECTIONS: Follow the DIRECTIONS FROM REDNER’s TO YUENGLING’S:

From Redner’s Warehouse Market Leesport, Follow 61 North for 26.6 miles

In Pottsville from 61 North: Take a Left on E. Union St., then take a Right on S. Centre St., make a Left on Mahantongo St., make a Right 5th St., go past brewery and make a Right into the brewery tour parking lot.

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

Saturday December 20, 2025 - HORSESHOETRAIL / BIG WOODS & SCHUYKILL TRAIL

– 6.5 miles moderate

This shuttle hike begins on the Horseshoe Trail as it leaves French Creek State Park. We have a long hill climb as we enter the Birdsboro Watershed, then hike to Kulptown. A short road hike joins us with the Big Woods Trail with a great view of Amity Township. We finish on the Schuylkill River Trail. More than light rain cancels this hike.

Meeting place & time: 9:45am - Meet at the Union Meadows East Schuylkill River Trailhead on route 724 in Monocacy

DIRECTIONS: Go to the Schuylkill River trailhead on Route 724 in Monocacy behind Fork and Ale where the Schuylkill River Trail crosses Route 724. Eastbound on Route 724, just east of Center Rd, take the first left turn, at Campbell Ford Road. This is also known as Union Meadows. We will shuttle to the start from here.

GPS: Union Meadows East Trailhead [40.26008, -75.78195]

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-850-1855

Saturday December 13, 2025 - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK IN WYOMISSING

Knitting mills Parking lot, intersection at Penn Avenue and Park Road intersection

- 3–4-mile easy walk with cookies & refreshments! 

We had such a good time last two years that I wanted to follow the tradition. The Christmas festivities will continue as we stroll through Wyomissing to check out the beautiful decorations. Rain or snow hike will be cancelled.

Meeting place & Time: 5:00pm - 900 block Penn Avenue, Wyomissing (entrance is off Park Road)

DIRECTIONS: Head west on Penn Avenue through West Reading, turn right at Wawa onto the Park Road, go for about half a block, then turn left on to the Court Lane and left again into the parking lot.

GPS: 40.33615, -75.95593 (Parking lot ACROSS from WAWA)

For more information & further directions, contact: 610-914-1357 

Saturday December 6, 2025 - RUSTIC PARK TO BIRDSBORO RESERVOIR AREA

3-4 easy miles length dependent on leader

A short walk to check out a new bridge over Hay Creek and walk to the scenic reservoir.

Note: After hike, those members attending Christmas Party should move their cars to the borough parking lot on East Main St. & N. Mill St. per flyer directions.

Meeting place & time: 10:00am – Rustic Parking Lot at 1314 Haycreek Rd., Birdsboro 19508

DIRECTIONS: Directions to the hike from 422 East: Turn right onto 345 toward Birdsboro. At the second light, go straight onto Furnace Street (Furnace Street becomes Haycreek Road). Go approximately .9 mile to Rustic Park past Hopewell St. on left and turn right down a hill to parking lot.

GPS: 40.25385, -75.81396 (Approximate) For using GPS with address 1314 Haycreek Rd., make sure to enter “Haycreek” as one word to get directions for correct road in Birdsboro.

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