BCHC is a hiking club that is located in Berks County, PA. The club was first organized in the Fall of 1921. This is the official club site. We list weekly hikes that range from short easy strolls to strenuous hikes. The type of hike depends on the leaders that volunteer to fill our quarterly schedules. This site lists some of the recent scheduled weekly Saturday hikes.
Car pool possible. We will stay late to watch some of our clubmembers compete in
the square dancing competition.
1st Meeting place: 10:00 am at C.J. Hummels Restaurant, RTE 143 Lenhartsville
2nd Meeting place: 11:00 am at Bethel Township Library on right off Exit I-78 and RTE 501.
For further information or directions, contact: 484-269-0852 and 484-515-8001
5 – 6 miles
Join our leader as he explores the Six Penny area of French Creek and look for animal tracks in the snow! This will be a circle hike on woodland trails with lots of rocks and some hills. If the weather is “Iffy” call to confirm if hike will take place.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, French Creek State Park Visitors Center and Office on Hopewell Road
For further directions and information, contact: 610-286-6886
4 1/2 miles
We will hike country roads between Stouchsburg and Millardsville to witness the annual Polar Bear Dip that takes place at 12:00 noon at the Myerstown Quarry, located in Willow Springs Park. Those taking the plunge are encouraged to bring a bathing suit and towel. We will hike
back to our car afterwards along the Tully. Then we can go for Pork & Sauerkraut! (Leader will check out options closer to the hike). Dress in layers for a brisk beginning to The New Year.
Note: Admission to the “Dip” is a donation for Development & Disability Services of Lebanon
Meeting Place: 10:15 am, Christ Lutheran Church, left side of 422 West, past Stouchsburg
For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245