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, May 3, 2010

Saturday May 29, 2010 - Vinemont Area Hike

5-6 miles


Follow Doug through State Game Lands in Vinemont. This hike will be on trails and roads, with some steep short trails. Eat afterwards, of course!


Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s in Sinking Spring, Rt. 422 W, west side of parking lot


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


Sunday, May 2, 2010

Saturday May 22, 2010 - Seven Tubs Nature Area

3.5 to 4.5 miles


Join us for an ALL DAY EVENT, near Wilkes-Barre, and see this outstanding geological phenomenon featuring seven large “potholes” or “tubs” with an additional stop at a waterfall. If time permits we can also visit and walk around a reservoir. Carry water, snacks and wear hiking boots. Restaurant stop afterwards.


Meeting place: 8:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61 North, Leesport


For further information and directions, contact: 610-929-9694


Saturday, May 1, 2010

Saturday May 15, 2010 -Blue Marsh

7 miles

Brenda will lead a 7 mile hike on trails south of Rt. 183. This hike has up and down hills; nothing steep and there is a chance of seeing some spring flowers in the Fox Lake section.


Meeting place: 9:30 am, Church Road parking lot off of Rt. 183 before Bernville


For further information or directions, contact: 610-488-7176