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.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Bartrum Trail - Saturday March 15, 2008

5 miles

We will hike on the Bartrum Trail to Landingsville, home of 211 species of birds and an active beaver's dam. Then we will circle the marsh, returning to our starting point.

Meeting Place: 9:30 am, Redner's parking lot on Route 612 North

For further information or directions, contact: 610-926-3415
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Happy 100th Birthday Pagoda! - Saturday March 8, 2008


5-7 miles, dependent on weather

This hike will take us to one of the leader's favorite local landmarks. We will take a break to learn a little history about the Pagoda. (Refreshments will be on sale here.) Then we will hike the railroad bed that was used to deliver supplies for the construction of the Pagoda. Come prepared for the weather.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, parking lot in City Park, next to the white building

For further directions or information, contact: 610-374-2394
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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Middle Creek - Saturday March 1, 2008



4 miles, varied difficulty

Enjoy this very early 4 mile hike on at least 4 different trails of varied difficulty. Bring hiking boots for any weather condition.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Middle Creek Visitor's Center

For further directions or information, contact: 610-589-5575
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