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