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.

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