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 28, 2008

Ricketts Glen State Park - Saturday May 10, 2008

7 miles, difficult

Celebrate Spring and hike one of Pennsylvania's most scenic hiking trails. Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of energy for this 7 mile hike with 21 waterfalls. Elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet with one ascent and one descent. Terrain is rocky, slippery and descends steeply. Wear sturdy boots; bring water and lunch.

Note: This hike is in conjunction with BMECC.

Meeting place: 8:30 am at parking lot behind McDonald's and left of Super Walmart on Business Route 222, Fifth Street Highway in Temple.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-372-1636

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