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, January 31, 2010

Saturday March 6, 2010 - Middle Creek Wildlife Area

3-5 miles (depending on conditions)

Will it be another “meander in the mud” or will there still be some snow around? Maybe some
snow geese too!
Meeting Place: 1:00 pm, Middle Creek Visitors Center
For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Saturday February 27, 2010 - Neversink Mountain

5-6 miles

This will be a moderate hike around Neversink Mountain (avoiding steepest sections). Wear good
boots, bring water and snacks.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Forest Hills Memorial Park
For further information or directions, contact: 610-777-4223

Friday, January 29, 2010

Saturday February 20, 2010 - Riverfront Park

Approx. 7 miles

Paul plans on walking from the meeting place to Baer Park and back. This will depend on the
weather and trail conditions.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Brentwood Parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road
For further information or directions, contact: 610-374-2394

Monday, January 25, 2010

Sunday February 14, 2010 - Arts, Park, & Symphony in Allentown, Part III

A 1.5 mile loop walk
Loop through the Allentown Park at 8th Street bridge, then returning to the Arts
Walk, Art Museum (free) and then enjoying the 3pm Allentown Symphony concert followed by a
“brew” at the Allentown Brewworks.
Note: Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St..
Costs:
Concert Tickets: hikers receive 10% discount (mention this) at box office 610-432-6715.
Brewworks is at 812 W. Hamilton St – 10% discount with concert ticket.
Parking and Art Museum are both free. Hiking wear is fine.
First Meeting Place: 11:11 am, C.J. Hummel’s, Rt. 143, Lenhartsville
Second Meeting Place: 12:12 pm, new parking deck (free) 6th & Linden Sts. Allentown
For further information or directions, contact: 484-515-8001 or 484-269-0852