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, February 24, 2007

Middlecreek Hike - Saturday March 17 2007

4 to 5 miles (uneven terrain, wear boots)

This hike could be called the "Middlecreek Meander in the Mud"...or will it be dry? Mark knows the trails like the back of his hand, so come out and explore the wildlife refuge with an expert. Bring water and snacks; lunch afterwards if hungry.

1st Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Boyer's Junction Market, at intersection of Route 422 West and 419 in Womelsdorf

2nd Meeeting Place: 10:30 am, Middlecreek Visitor's Center

Information or Directions Contact: 610-589-5575
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Thursday, February 22, 2007

Vinemont Hike - Saturday March 10 2007

5 to 6 miles (roads/trails)

Hike on roads and through gameland trails with some hills. Wear orange since we'll be be on gamelands.

Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Redner's in Sinking Spring, Route 422 West, at west side of parking lot

Information or Directions Contact: 610-775-7453
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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Kelly's Run Pinnacle Trail - Saturday March 3, 2007

5 miles (rough terrain, challenging, wear boots)

NOTE: This will be an all day affair in Lancaster County. This trail is challenging, requiring careful footing over rocks and steep climbs; the views will "take your breath away" (...if you are not already out of breath) and make it worth the effort. Bring lunch and water.

Meeting Place: 8:00 am, Ollie's parking lot (at closed Giant and AC Moore stores) intersection of business Routes 222/ Lancaster Ave. and 724 in shillington.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-775-7453
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Monday, February 5, 2007

Monocacy Hill Hike - Saturday Feb 24, 2007

3 to 5 Miles (Moderate terrain, trails)

No snow shoes required - wear your hiking boots and warm socks to hike through the snow (we should have some?!?!?) on various trails locked away in a marvelous wooded setting on a mountain overlooking 422 East. You will be surprised by the amazing vista all the way to Reading once on top. Don't slow down...because, at the end we will all head down the road for pizza or ?

1st Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Boscov's East (east end of lot), Route 422 East, Exeter Township

2nd Meeting Place: 10:30 am, Monocacy Hill parking lot on Geiger Road

For further directions or information contact: 610-796-7302
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