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, September 30, 2013

Saturday October 26, 2013 - Pinnacle Loop

Approx. 5 miles Moderate to Difficult

We'll start at the Hamburg Reservoir, walking along forest roads, a section of the Appalachian Trail, and returning by the observatory. Expect nice views, weather permitting, and hopefully some pretty fall foliage. There will be hills to climb and rocks galore! Rocksylvania at its best.

Meeting place: 10:00am Hamburg Reservoir parking area at the end of Reservoir Road off old Route 22 east of Hamburg.

For further directions & information, contact: 610-562-0207

Friday, September 27, 2013

Saturday October 19, 2013 - Green Lane Reservoir


4-5 miles, moderate

This time the hike will be exploring the other side, which is the older area of the park. Trails will be fairly easy hiking with some hills.

Meeting place: 10:00 am Weis Market in Oley on Route 73. (Contact leader if you want to meet up at the park)

For further information & directions, contact: 484-948-5084

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Saturday October 12, 2013 - Horseshoe Trail Fall Hike, the continuing series!

Approx 5.5 miles, moderate

Come join us on our continuing trak thru Berks and Lancaster Counties on the Horseshoe Trail.It's fall and our "Orange as a Pumpkin" attire needs to be worn! Look less like a deer and more like a pumpkin is the motto! The hike will start at the parking lot on Route 222 and Route 272, just EAST of Adamstown ending at Dutch Cousin Campground on Lindenwood Lane. This should be the perfect hiking weather and great timing to see fall colors. Lunch at one of the nearby local eateries for those who wish.

Meeting place: 9:00am the parking lot at intersection of Rte. 222 & Rte. 272, EAST of Adamstown.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-223-6952

Monday, September 23, 2013

Saturday October 5, 2013 - Middle Creek

5-6 Miles, easy to moderate

Enjoy some early fall foliage (but no snow geese, sorry!). This hike will be a variation of prior Middle Creek hikes. Traverse on mostly woodland trails with varying levels of difficulty. Bring water & snacks. As usual, an optional lunch stop after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:am at the Middle Creek Wildlife Visitor's Center.

For furhter information & directions, contact: 610-589-5575