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, December 30, 2012

Saturday January 5, 2013 - French Creek State Park


5+ Miles
This will be a five mile or slightly longer hike that will take us to the William’s Hill Fire Tower via the Horse Shoe Trail and the Ridge Trail. There is an option for a short rest at the pavilion if the group agrees; building a brief fire in the fire place to warm-up before continuing the hike. The last part of the hike will take us downhill on the Blue Trail and then the Green Trail back to our vehicles, with the possibility of small detours forced on the group by the leader! Snow or ice cancels.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Scott's Run Dam parking area

For further information & directions, contact: 610-913-0284, no available cell phone service at French Creek State Park


Friday, December 28, 2012

Tuesday January 1, 2013 - Polar Bear Dip


Approx 6 miles

Take a 4 mile countryside hike with some hills leading to the Polar Bear Dip at 12 noon. If you want to jump in, bring your finest, warmest swimwear and join the other ‘cubs’ starting the new year with a ‘plunge.’ Then, hike 1.8 miles back to our cars. There is free admission to the dip, but a donation to Lebanon Disabilities is appreciated. Dress warm.

Meeting place: 9:45 am at the Dutch Way Restaurant, Rte 422 W, before Myerstown
(Afterwards, Dutch Way will have Pork & Sauerkraut on a special buffet and platters on the menu.)

For more information & directions, contact: 610-678-5245