Berks Community Hiking Club

BCHC is a hiking club that is located in Berks County, PA. The club was first organized in the Fall of 1921. This is the official club site. We list weekly hikes that range from short easy strolls to strenuous hikes. The type of hike depends on the leaders that volunteer to fill our quarterly schedules. This site lists some of the recent scheduled weekly Saturday hikes.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Saturday October 11, 2025 - TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE (LEHIGH COUNTY)

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7 strenuous miles We will be starting our 7-ish mile hike using the southern parts of the Border Loop trail (many elevation changes, some st...
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Saturday October 4, 2025 - WYOMISSING PARK

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5 miles, easy to moderate We will start at the Reading Museum Park, head towards the ice rink proceeding to the summit trail through the pin...
Monday, August 18, 2025

Saturday September 27, 2025 - TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE

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Approx. 7 moderate to strenuous miles We will be hiking much of the Border Loop, but we will substitute and easier route in the middle part ...
Friday, August 15, 2025

Saturday September 20, 2025 - SAND SPRING LOOP TRAIL

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4-5 moderate miles This will be a 4 to 5 Mile loop with a brief stop to view bubbling Sand Spring. Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at State Game La...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Sunday September 14, 2025 - ICE CREAM HIKE / PENNSIDE DRIVE IN

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Approx 4 easy miles Enjoy an early fall walk around the Pennside area! We will Travel through neighborhoods to enjoy the scenery. Mostly lev...
Monday, August 11, 2025

Saturday September 13, 2025 - BIRDSBORO PRESERVE

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4-5 easy to moderate miles Lots of water on this hike, as we will walk around the two prettiest lakes at the Birdsboro preserve (not the roc...
Monday, August 4, 2025

Saturday September 6, 2025 - EPHRATA RAIL TRAIL

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4-5 easy miles This is an enjoyable rail trail walk. We will travel as far as we want to go and turn around to return to the parking lot. So...
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Berks Community Hiking club
Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
See Membership Information section on how to join our hiking club! Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers." Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! ****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being.
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