Monocacy Hill Recreation Area – Berks Community Hiking Club

Distance and difficulty: Approximately 5 moderately difficult miles with easier alternative
Join our group as we hike once again through some of the well-marked trails of Monocacy Hill’s 428 acres. We will go down to the creek with the charming waterfall and up to the peak with beautiful views of the valley. We may also go by landmarks like the never-used railroad trestle and the homestead site of Sallie Shirey. Hiking boots/poles are recommended as the climb is a bit rocky. For those who don’t wish to climb to the peak, an alternative path that meets up on the other side is a possibility

NOTE: Lunch is optional afterwards.

MEET: 9:30 am at the new Hill Road parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: From 422 East coming from Reading, turn left onto Hill Road. Turn left into the parking lot. Park all the way in, on the right back side of the parking lot.

GPS: Monocacy – Approximate address: 72 Hill Road (look for parking lot on left) [40.269131, -75.754796]

NOTE: Heavy rain will cancel

Call Hike Leader: 610-468-5039 with any questions or for more information

We are a hiking club that holds hikes every Saturday throughout the year for those who enjoy the outdoors. Our participants are adults 18 years of age or older. We also like to socialize afterwards at lunch. Come join us and have some fun! Current schedule is available on https//www.berkshiker.com