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.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Horseshoe Trail Maintenance - Saturday April 12, 2008

Join us for trail maintenance. Please bring gloves and any tools. Hope to see you there!

First meeting place: 9:30 am, The Dollar Store in the Kenhorst Plaza, Routes 625 & 724

Second meeting place: 10:00 am Horseshoe Trail on Route 625 past Knauers on right side

For further directions or information, contact: 610-777-4223

Wissahickon Gorge Hike - Saturday April 5, 2008

6 miles

We will be leading a moderate, scenic, circuitous hike in the Wissahickon Gorge on trails and paths along the Wissahickon Creek. Carry water, snacks, and wear sturdy shoes. Optional restaurant stop on the way home.

Meeting place: 8:30 am Boscov's East (northeast corner of parking lot) at Business Route 422 East in Exeter Township

For further directions or information, contact: 610-929-9694

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Wyomissing Creek - Saturday March 29, 2008

5 miles (easy)

This will be a lovely walk along the Wyomissing Creek. Optional lunch at New China Restaurant, Shillington Shopping Center (very reasinable buffet)

Meeting Place: 10:30 am, Reading Museum parking lot

For further information or directions, contact: 620-451-6715

Friday, March 21, 2008

Easter Morning Sunrise Service Hike - Sunday March 23, 2008

4 miles (moderate pace)

We will hike to the Easter morning sunrise service at the Mt. Penn Fire Tower, sponsored by the Greater Reading Council of Churches. This hike is a tradition in honor of hiking club member Paul Lehman who started this hike years ago. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight. Easter hat is optional!

Meeting place and time: 5:30 am at City Park, at the former Police Academy parking lot.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5921

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Warwick Park (West Side) - Saturday March 3, 2008

4 t0 5 miles (easy)

Meet Les at Warwick Park for an easy 4 to 5 mile loop hike along the creek, fields, and Ryerss Equine Farm.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Warwick Park

Directions: From route 345 at route 23, go east 4.5 miles to right turn on Park Rd. to parking lot; from route 100 at route 23, go west 3.5 miles to turn on Park Rd in Knauertown.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-323-1703 or 484-948-0625