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, January 30, 2011

Saturday Feb 5, 2011 - FRENCH CREEK PARK / BUZZARD’S TRAIL

approx 6 ½ miles

The leader will lead a loop hike at French Creek State Park on Buzzard’s trail, a loop hike with two tails. (Yes, not trails - this is not a typo error!) The trails are rocky and hilly. Snow and ice will cancel this hike. Lunch following at Exeter Family Restaurant.


Meeting place: 9:30am, Shed Road parking lot, off Rte. 345


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


Sunday, January 2, 2011

Saturday January 29, 2010 - Hills of Cumru Township

Approx. 4 - 6 miles

Could be a cool, cold blustery day for a circular winter hike along hilly rural roads. A nice mix of old and new. Hot food and drinks afterwards.


Meeting place: 10:00 am, Thun Trail/Brentwood parking area on Rt. 10; shuttle to Flying Hills

For further directions and information, contact: 610-775-2677


Saturday, January 1, 2011

Saturday January 22.2011 - Laureldale / Muhlenberg Township Hike

5 to 6 miles moderate

Join our leader as he leads a hike on Yoder’s Hill, along with roads, streets, woodland paths and rails to trails. Possibly some “bushwhacking” in areas of Laureldale Borough and Muhlenberg Township. Varied terrain with hills involved. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately. Snow or rain will cancel.


Meeting place: 10:00 am, Dominic Manzella Recreational Park parking lot, above Manor Care Nursing home, just off Elizabeth Ave in Laureldale


Directions: Traveling north on Bus. Rte 222 (5th St. Highway) in Muhlenberg, turn right at the Hess gas station onto Elizabeth Ave. and follow to just above the 2100 block uphill on left side.

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


Sunday January 16, 2011 - Annual Birthday Hike!

6 miles easy walking


Come out to celebrate with the birthday girl as she leads a hike from the Slate Trail to Slatington and back. Easy walking to start the New Year right!


1st Meeting place: 10:00 am, CJ Hummel’s Restaurant Gathering Place, Rt. 143 in Lenhartsville

2nd Meeting place: 11:00 am, Bake Oven Inn along Bake Oven Road, off Rt. 309 near end of Rt. 100 (bring brunch money). We will drive to Slatedale where we will walk the Slate Trail to Slatington and back.

For further information and directions, contact: 484-269-0852 and 484-515-8001

Saturday January 15, 2011 - Lenhartsville Loop

5 miles


Our “traditional” early January hike along the Maiden Creek and country roads in the hills near Lenhartsville. This is an easy road hike with some nice views of the Maiden Creek and the hill country southeast of town. Eat at C.J. Hummel’s afterwards, of course!


Meeting place: 1:00 pm, rear of side parking lot at C.J. Hummel’s, Rt. 143 in downtown Lenhartsville


For further directions and information, contact: 610-921-3252