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.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Saturday January 18, 2014 - French Creek State Park's Turtle Trail

Approx. 3.6 miles, moderate-strenuous

Come out on a crisp, cold winter day for a short hike to get you off the couch. As per the brochure, the Turtle Trail circles “through the western portion of the park offering a variety of easy hiking mixed with several challenging sections.” Hiking boots and poles recommended. Of course, there will be an optional lunch stop later.

1st Meeting place: 10:00 am, Gibraltar Parking lot off Thun Trail, Rt. 724 & Gibraltar Road 
2nd Meeting place: 10:20 am, Firetower Road Parking lot

For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-2677; Cell – 610-301-7271

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