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, January 30, 2007

Leesport Hike - Saturday Feb 17, 2007


5 to 6 miles (easy, road walk)

Come and see another part of Berks County - hike back country roads, Main street, Gardens of Leesport (aren't you curious to see what's growing in January?!) with suzanne. Of course, we'll eat afterwards!(PICTURE: Butterfly photographed at warmer temperatures!)

Meeting Place: 10:30 am , Hoss's Restaurant parking lot off Route 61 in Leesport

Information and Directions Contact: 610-488-9269
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Monday, January 29, 2007

Riverplace Part I - Saturday Feb 10 2007


6 miles (easy, paths and road)

Repeat of last year's hike along the Schuylkill Greenway Trail system, starting at the Goggle Works Arts Building in the City of Reading to Gring's Mill and back. You'll hike trails (some road walking) along the Schuylkill River to where it meets the Tulpehocken Creek, past Stonecliff Park and onto Gring's mill. From the city to the country! Afterwards, spend some time at the Goggle Works or opt for lunch elsewhere. (PICTURE: Last Year's Riverplace Hike )

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Walnut Street parking lot of Goggle Works

Information or Directions Contact: 610-779-0142
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