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.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Saturday July 27, 2013 - Shillington Park and Environs


4 to 5 miles

Its always amazing and surprising to see how many trails surround Shillington Park!

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Shillington Park, Rt. 724 next to Mifflin Center Nursing Home 

 For more information and further directions, contact: 610-777-4147 
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Friday, June 28, 2013

Saturday July 20, 2013 - Mount Penn Loop Hike


Approx. 5 miles

Explore the mountain right here at home as Clyde leads the way!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, William Penn Fire Tower

 For more information or further directions, contact: 610-913-0284 or Cell day of hike – 610-413-6281 

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Saturday July 13,2013 - Horseshoe Trail in Brecknock Township


Approx. 4 to 5 moderate miles

Rich continues the exploration of the Horseshoe trail with this mid-summer hike to Witmer Road and possibly to Rt. 568. Bring your clippers to assist with Mark Forster’s trail maintenance as you hike!

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Brecknock Twp Municipal Building, 889 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton

 Directions: The municipal building is approx. 3 miles from New Holland Road/Rt. 625. Take the New Holland Road to the stop sign in Knauers, make a left, then bear right up the hill to another stop sign. Go straight at this stop sign over the hill to the municipal building on your left.


For further information or directions, contact: 610-223-6952 
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Saturday July 6, 2013 - Kelly's Run


6 + miles, May be Challenging!

BCHC has not had a hike here in quite some time, so looking forward to seeing this beautiful area by the Susquehanna River. This trail is rocky and steep in some places, but is a beautiful hike with views of small but picturesque waterfalls. Wear sturdy waterproof boots and bring plenty of water and snacks.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Ollie’s parking lot, intersection of Business Rts. 222 and 724, Lancaster Avenue in Shillington

 For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575 

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