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.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Appalachian Trail at Lehigh Gap - Saturday May 17, 2008

Approximately 6 miles, difficult

We'll scale up the Summer trail section of the AT to see the fantastic 270 degree view, have lunch at a tree grove and head back. The Summer trail has on section where one muct grab the rock face and traverse horizontally about 10 feet. The drop is about 8 feet. Also some "clambering" on rocks is anticipated.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at the parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 422, Fifth Street Highway in Temple. We will carpool to Palmerton, PA.

For further directions or instructions, contact: Weekdays, 215-592-3037 At other times, 215-514-9016
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