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 29, 2009

North Coventry Township - Saturday April 4, 2009

6 miles

Les is leading a road hike in Chester County's northern most township, just south of Pottstown. This is a hilly area with old homes, stone walls, bridges, and lots of scenery. This loop hike will skirt the southern fringe of Laurel Locks Farm and pass through the notorious Free Love Valley of the 1830's, 1840's and 1850's.

First Meeting Place: 9:30 am at Boscov's East Parking Lot (at east end of lot) on Business Route 422 East in Exeter Township

Second Meeting Place: 9:50 am at the Wawa on Route 422 East in Douglasville. From this location it will be an approximate 3 mile drive to the start of the hike.

For directions and further information, contact: 610-323-1703

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