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.

Friday, March 23, 2007

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Hike- Sunday April 8, 2007

Tribute to Paul Lehman

4 miles, Moderate Pace

This was Paul's annual hike to the top of Mt. Penn in order to participate in the Easter Dawn Service sponsored by the Greater Reading Council of Churches. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. (Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended.) Optional Easter hat/ bonnet! Optional breakfast stop afterwards. Note: this hike is in conjunction with BMECC.

Meeting Place: 5:30 am, Reading City Park, park at the former Police Academy parking lot.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-678-5921

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Virginville Loop - Saturday April 7, 2007

3 to 4 miles

Hike on some rail-trails and some roads, mostly flat with a couple of hills. Trail may be wet from recent rainfall. nice scenery. Will include an optional stop at Historic Dreibelbis Farm. Admission of $2.00 supports the ongoing restoration.

PLEASE NOTE TIME CORRECTION - Meeting Place: 9:30 am, Virginville Grange on Route 143 in Virginville; park in rear.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-562-0207

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Delaware Water Gap - Saturday March 31 2007

8 miles on the Appalachain Trail (rocks and challenging descent)

This hike has been done in the Spring/Fall (pretty), but never whent he trees are bare. So join us for a ridge hike on the AT through forests that overlook the Delaware River - views will be fantastic! (no leaves!) Since we start on top, there is a long downhill (sometimes steep with rocks), but the overlooks are a great payoff as we descend down to Gap. Bring water, snacks/ lunch, and wear sturdy boots. A stop for food, it time permits. This will be a shuttle hike.

1st Meeting Place: 8:00 am, left of Walmart (lot behind Mc Donald's & in front of Ollie's), Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple, PA

2nd Meeting Place: 10:45 am, trail head parking lot in Gap (call for directions)

Information or Directions Contact: 610-775-2677

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Wissahickon Valley Park - Saturday March 24 2007

7 miles (moderate, wear boots)

Repeat of a marvelous series of hikes that start along the Wissahickon, where it flows down to the Schuylkill, following the river through Fairmont Park down to the Art Museum. You want to start this adventure by joining your fellow hikers on this one - a moderate scenic circle hike along the Wissahickon.

Meeting Place: 8:30 am, Boscov's East (east end of lot) business Route 422 East, Exeter Twp.

Information or Directions Contact: 610-929-9694