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, June 16, 2007

Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster - Saturday June 30, 2007


3 miles (moderate to difficult)

Hike Landis Trail through the forest to Overlook Trail. At Hawk Point Overlook there is a cliffside view of the Susquehanna River & Islands; notably Mt. Johnson Island - the world's first bald eagle sanctuary. Short hike to Wissler's Run Overlook (look for Osprey nests.) Make a short, steep descent with switchbacks to Wissler's Run stream along Rhododendron Trail & then gradual descent to parking lot. Hiking poles, water, and sturdy boots are recommended. Optional lunch stop afterwards at place to be determined.

Meeting Place: 9:00 am, Ollie's parking lot (at closed Giant supermarket & AC Moore) intersection of business routes 222 and 724 in Shillington.

For further directions and information contact: 610-376-9581
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