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.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Saturday March 20, 2010 - Gring's Mill

Approx. 5 miles

This will be any easy flat hike along the stream at Gring’s Mill. We will access the trail at the Stilling Basin, which is the new extended side at Blue Marsh. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. Contact the hike leader if the weather is questionable.
Meeting Place: 9:30 am, Stilling Basin – Directions: take Route 183 North, turn left at Bern Church onto Palisades Road to the Stilling Basin parking lot on the right.
For further information or directions, contact: 717-484-4069

Saturday March 13, 2010 - Womelsdorf Area Hike

5 miles

We will road hike around Womelsdorf and countryside. We will see the former brick plant, the
town park, Bethany Children’s Home and the new ball fields. Fairly level hike that can be done in
any weather. We will walk along the base of South Mountain and through the town. Dress
accordingly.
Meeting Place: 10:00 am, Womelsdorf, Rts. 422 and 419 at the parking lot next to McDonald’s on south side of Rt. 422
For further information or directions, contact: 610-678-5245