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, December 28, 2008

Lenhartsville Loop - Saturday January 10, 2009

5 miles

Our "traditional" early January hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is an easy road hike with some nice views of the Maiden Creek and the hill country southeast of town. Eat at C.J. Hummel's afterward.

Meeting place: 1:00 pm in the rear of the side parking lot of C.J.Hummel's Restaurant, Route 143 in downtown Lenhartsville

For further information or directions, contact: 610-921-3252
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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Laureldale Loop - Saturday January 3, 2009

4 to 5 miles

Easy street and trail hike in the Temple and Laureldale area. Optional lunch at China Buffet in the Muhlenberg Shopping Center.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at the Muhlenberg Swimming Assn. Pool, 5th Street Highway (Business Route 222) & Darby Ave., in Temple. Park along Derby Ave. close to the pool and Route 222.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-921-0473
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Friday, December 26, 2008

Polar Bear Dip Hike - Thursday January 1, 2009










6 miles

Hike about 4 miles on the country roads leading to Willow Springs Park to enjoy watching, or if you wish, PARTICIPATING in the annual Polar Bear Dip. Donations will be taken at the park for a Lebanon County charity. After the dip, we will hike 2 miles back to the restaurant (by 1:15 pm) for a Pork & Sauerkraut dinner, or whatever else you choose. Dress in layers for walking and standing on what could be a brisk cold morning. Maybe this year you will take the plunge?!?!?!

Meeting place: 9:45 am at the Country Faire Restaurant on Route 422 in Myerstown

For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245
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