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, August 9, 2021

Saturday September 25, 2021 - Money Rocks / Welsh Mountain Preserve

 4-5 moderate miles

This walk takes place on woodland trails. Expect some rocks.We will avoid the worst hills! There is 1000 acres on the mountaintop. History of this rugged area will be discussed since this was once a hideout for local gangs who raided the valley below. Lunch is an option afterward.

1st meeting place: 9:30am at Clocktower Plaza behind Burger King in Morgantown off of Route 10.

2nd Meeting place: 10:00am at Money Rocks Preserve parking lot on Narvon road

GPS: 936 Narvon Road, Narvon [40.095329, -75.982256]

For more information or further directions, contact 610-286-6886 (cell) or herbvanhorn@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Wednesday September 22, 2021 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Berks Community Hiking Club!

🎂 Happy Birthday BCHC

We're officially 100 years old and going strong!

The earliest club record is in the Fall of 1921. Celebrate until the last day of Fall on December 20!!!!🎂