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.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Saturday June 11 -Baptism Creek Area at French Creek State Park

approx. 5-6 miles

Today’s hike will be a joint hike with the Elverson Walking Club in the Baptism Creek area of French Creek State Park. This will be a woodland walk with some moderate hills and rocky trails. We will explore this natural area and visit the old pavilion, as well as stopping to visit the old Bethesda Meeting House and Cemetery. Also checking out the old millrace, dam site and look for lingering wildflowers. Lunch stop will follow, of course!


Meeting place:10:00 am, Hopewell Furnace Visitor’s Center parking lot, off Rte. 345


For further information, contact: 610-286-6886


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