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.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Saturday June 4, 2011 -WHIP-POOR-WILL NIGHT HIKE (ALSO NATIONAL TRAILS DAY)

approx. 5 miles

Leader will be leading a 5 mile night hike with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center to Translater Road to hear the Whip-Poor- Wills. Hiking boots are a must. Not recommended for children. Bring Flashlights!

1st MEET: 6:00 pm, Virginville Grange Hall, rear lot (Rt. 143-next to hotel)

2nd MEET: 7:00 pm, Osprey House (Rt. 873 to Paint Mill Rd to end)


For further information, contact: 484-269-0852; or 484-515-8001


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