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, September 28, 2009

Saturday October 31, 2009 - HALLOWEENIE HIKE EVENT (Members Only)


Follow Hike leaders on a hike in French Creek State Park followed by a picnic/roast and Halloween games led by our famous "game lady" Kathy, which will be held at Yurts #1 & #2. An open-fire roast will be prepared by Rich and Karen. Halloween costumes optional.

Meeting place: 1:00 pm, French Creek overflow parking lot for campground (on right past contact booth)

NOTE: Everyone who wishes to attend is asked to bring a chair, flashlight, own drink (non-
alcoholic as this is a State Park) and food to share. (Side dishes, salads & deserts needed more than snacks). Any food or supplies may be dropped off at the Yurts before you hike, however cars must return to the campground overflow parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: Rt. 724 to Birdsboro, turn right at light in Birdsboro, then next left. Make a right
onto Rt. 345. Continue on Rt. 345 until you see State Park sign at Park Road and turn right. Go until you see campground sign and turn right to the contact booth. Park in the overflow parking lot for campground, on right past contact booth.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Saturday October 24, 2009 - Lancaster County

approximately 6 miles

Hike on country roads in beautiful Lancaster County starting at St John’s Worship Center on Rt. 625. This is a loop hike with some hills on back roads with scenic views of the farmlands in the fall. Lunch later of course.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Kenhorst Shopping Center, at the intersection of Routes 625 and 724, in front of the Dollar Store.

For further directions and information, contact: 610-775-7453

Saturday October 17, 2009 - Delaware Water Gap


8.5 miles

This is a marvelous hike on the Appalachian Trail. Hike along top of ridge with some “ups” and great views – profile of Chief Tammany across the Delaware – then winding down a steep descent to Gap. Payoff – fall foliage and vistas. Recommend sturdy boots, water and we will stop on the trail for lunch.

Meeting place: 8:00 am, parking lot behind McDonald’s and left of Wal-Mart, Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple

For further directions or inofrmation, contact: 610-775-2677

Saturday October 10, 2009 - Mt Gretna/ Dinosaur Rocks



approximately 6 miles

Hike is in state game lands starting on Pinch Road and walking across ridge to "Dynosore" Rocks.
Moderate hills, off-road hiking in woodlands except for one long unshaded section.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Boyer’s IGA, Rts. 422 and 419, Womelsdorf

For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Saturday October 3, 2009 - Bartram Trail

8 miles, level except for a very short incline to reach the trail

Come and enjoy the flat terrain of the Bartram Rail to Trail. It’s 4 miles out along the river and
back. Lunch at 3 C’s restaurant on Route 61 afterwards.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, at Port Clinton Playground, off of Route. 61 North – first left upon entering Port Clinton, then straight back to the parking lot.

For further information or directions, contact: 610-603-9461