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, August 27, 2019

Saturday September 28, 2019 - Nolde Forest Hike

5-6 difficult miles

 Re-visit Nolde Forest with Mark on this early autumn hike.

 Meeting place: 9:30 am, Sawmill parking lot, off of Rt. 625, 2 miles south of Rt. 724 GPS: 2910 New Holland Road

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-824-2740
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Saturday September 21, 2019 - Leesport River Trail

5-6 easy to moderate miles

 Check out the Leesport area and river rail-trail with Doug. No hills, but bug spray is recommended. Lunch later at the Leesport Diner.

 Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s Market, Rt. 61N in Leesport, then carpool about a mile to the rail-trail along the river

GPS: 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport

For more information and further directions, contact:  610-750-4097
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Sunday, August 11, 2019

Saturday September 14, 2019 - Appalachian Trail Loop Hike

5-6 moderate miles

 We will start at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and access the AT going south toward Port Clinton. We will then make a U-turn for the return using another trail which comes out just below the parking lot. It may still be hot, so bring any necessary items, especially water. Lunch after is always an option.

 Meeting place: 9:30 am, Hamburg Reservoir parking area

Directions: From Reading take Rt. 61N approx. 17 miles from Route 222N, bear right onto South Fourth St in Hamburg, go approx. 1 mile then turn right onto State Street, travel 2.2 miles then turn left onto Reservoir Road for 1.1 miles to the parking lot

GPS: 402-450 Reservoir Road, Lenhartsville

For more information and further directions, contact: 717-376-5289
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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Saturday September 7, 2019 - NYC / Brooklyn Williamsburg "Hipster Hike" Bus Trip

See emailed club flyer for details about bus trip. Advanced registration and bus trip payment is required for this event.
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