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, August 22, 2011

Saturday September 10 - Fort Zellers, Newmanstown Area

approx. 6 miles


Join us for a leisurely hike with a bit of history. We will see a canon, a tank, Fort Zellers historic area and a cemetery. All road and pavement walking, with nice views and quiet scenes. Bring snacks and water, extra if it is a hot day.


Meeting place: 9:30 am in Newmanstown


Directions: Take Rte. 419 South from Womelsdorf. At traffic light in center of Newmanstown, turn right on Sheridan Road. Pass alley and playground; parking is on your right. (Elias U.C.C. Church is on the left)


For further information and directions, contact: 610-678-5245

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Saturday September 3, 2011 - Hamburg-er Bike Trip

Join the “Warm-Hand” hiker and his girl for biking on the Bartram (flat) trail for approx 12-15 miles, then into Hamburg to get a “taste of Hamburg-er.” Bring lunch money.


Meeting place: 10:00 am, Bartram Trail

Directions: I-78 to Rte. 61 North, right onto Industrial Drive past the Boat and RV lot, over the RR tracks, then first left. Optional walk uptown to the old school where Ron is from. Extra bikes available, but bring your own helmet.


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

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Saturday September 3, 2011 - Lancaster County Road Hike

approx 5-7 miles


Depending on the weather we will hike on country farm roads with some hills. This will be a loop hike.


Meeting place: 9:00 am at the Dollar Store in Kenhorst shopping plaza; travel/carpool to parking lot on Rte. 625 past Bowmansville; drive from Kenhorst is about 10 miles



For further information or directions, contact:LEADER: 610-777-4147; Cell 610-750-4097