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.

Friday, April 12, 2019

Saturday May 11, 2019 - Twin Lakes Hike at French Creek State Park

5- 6 moderate/strenuous miles

We’ll hike on several trails, view 2 lakes and use new boardwalks and steps over the marshy areas by Hopewell Lake on this loop hike. Lunch later is an option.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, French Creek State Park by Hopewell Lake – West Boat Launch playground parking area
Directions: Go south on 345 from Birdsboro to the east entrance of the park. Bear right onto Park Road to Hopewell Lake West boat ramp parking lot, then continue beyond the restroom facilities to the playground area

Note: Heavy downpour at 9:30 may cancel this hike

For more information or further directions, contact:  484-797-4234 or 610-698-4293

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