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, January 7, 2013

Saturday January 26, 2013 - Port Clinton Towpath


Approx 5 miles

 Take a 4 to 5 mile hike on the Old Schuylkill Canal Towpath in Port Clinton. This is mostly woodland trail walking with some roads and hills. Hope to see some ice formations on the cliffs. Wear good hiking boots and orange blaze as we will be adjacent to state game-lands and may even enter the area. There is an old cemetery to explore on our descent into the village.

 Meeting Place:
1st - 9:30 am Redner's Market Rte 61 North, Leesport
2nd - 10:00 am Port Clinton Playground, at the end of Pine Street

 For further directions & more information, contact: 610-929-9694
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