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, May 23, 2020

Saturday May 23, 2020 - Appalachian Trail (South of PA Route 501)

6 to 8 mod miles

This will be an in and out hike starting at the parking lot off of Rt. 501. We will hike south on the AT and visit the Kimmel and Fisher Lookouts. We can go as far as we want, remembering we have to cover the same mileage to return to our cars. Let’s start our summer hiking by challenging our abilities on the AT. Bring water and snacks, wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothes – be prepared to have fun! Lunch afterwards is always optional.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, parking lot off Rt. 501. Heavy rain will cancel this hike. 

Directions: Head North on 183, west on I-78 to Bethel exit. Proceed North on Rt. 501 about 5mi to parking lot on right side near mountain top.

For more information and further directions, contact: 717-376-5289

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