General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Membership in the BCHC is $10.00 per person per year in order to receive the quarterly newsletter. Further information on membership can be obtained when attending a scheduled hike. 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.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Virginville Hiking Pictures




Pictures from the April 7th Virginville hike led by Linnae. Pictures are courtesy of Lou! Check out the hungry hikers at the end

Friday, April 20, 2007

Winterthur, Delaware - Saturday May 5, 2007

Special Trip!

Enjoy the spring flowers at the Henry DuPont Estate. We'll shuttle there via carpooling & then you'll be on your own for a self guided tour with the Garden & Gallery Pass. Lunch in the Cafe' or plan your own picnic at one of the picnic sites. Bring water & snacks. Hours are until 5 pm, when we will meet to depart.

COST FOR PASS: $15.00/ person or $13.00/ senior (62+)
$12.00/ person for groups of 20 or more
Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Boscov's East (east end of lot), Business Route 422 East, Exeter Township

For further directions or information, contact: 610-670-4629 or 610-926-5251





Thursday, April 12, 2007

Evansburg State Park - Saturday April 28, 2007

6-7 miles, moderate

Loop around Skippack Creek on a woodland trail through the Collegeville area. One tricky hill and 2 short road sections. Hopefully, we will see Virginia Bluebells in bloom.

1st Meeting Place: 8:30 am, Redner's at Routes 422 and 622 in Douglasville. From Route 422 East, turn left at light Wawa crossing over Route 422 West, then turn into Redner's parking lot.

2nd Meeting Place: 9:15 am, Evansburg State Park main parking area. (The play field on May Hall Road)

For further directions or information, contact: 610-582-6914 or cell phone on day of hike only, 610-858-7172

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Mt Penn/ Antietam Lake - Saturday April 21, 2007

7 miles

Hike over Mt. Penn to the lake and back, optional stops at the Pagoda and Tower, if anyone is interested.

Meeting Place: 9:00am,parking lot behind the bandshell in City Park, Reading

For further directions or information, contact: 610-374-2394

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Reading Public Museum/ Wyomissing Creek - Saturday, April 14 2007

Approx. 6 miles, easy

Hike from museum grounds along creek to Shillington and back. Bring water and snacks. This is easy level walking and no hills. Optional lunch at Viva.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am Reading Public Museum parking lot.

For further information or directions, contact: 610-451-6715