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.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Horseshoe Trail - Saturday March 7, 2009

8 miles, strenuous

This is a shuttle hike leaving from Pumping Station Road and ending at Route 72. This hike is rated as strenuous by the hike leader and includes some changes in elevation. Wear hiking boots and bring water. Optional lunch stop afterwards at Klinefeltersville Hotel.

Meeting place: 9:00 am at Pumping Station road (intersects Route 322 two miles west of Brickerville)

For further directions and information, contact: 610-373-6730
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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Conewago Trail - Saturday February 28, 2009

exactly 5.5 miles!

Easy winter walking along the Conewago Creek in Lancaster County. Hike to see where it meets up with the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and the Lebanon County line. After the trek, eat at a local grill and tavern. (home of DEE-LIC-IOUS rhino fries and chicken tortellini salad)

Meeting place: 9:00 am at Ollie's parking lot at the intersection of Lancaster Ave/ Route 222 & 724 in Shillington

For further directions and information, contact: 610-796-7602
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Maiden Creek/ Lake Ontelaunee - Saturday February 21, 2009

5 to 6 miles

Follow trails and an old railroad line alongside the Maiden Creek to Lake Ontelaunee, then circling back. The hike includes a few hills. Some areas are a little overgrown and may be muddy. Wear orange. Optional lunch stop at McArdles. (A no smoking facility)

Meeting Place: 9:30 am at Moselem Springs Inn, at the intersection of Routes 222 & 662

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