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, September 25, 2011

Saturday October 1, 2011 - Schuylkill Rail Trail

approx 7 miles, easy

Enjoy a leisurely stroll on this section of the Schuylkill Rail-To-Trail. This is a shuttle hike, dropping vehicles at the new parking lot and relay to starting point in/near Pottstown.

Meeting place: 9:30 am at Schuylkill Rail Trail parking lot behind Tim's Ugly Mug Restaurant on Rte 724 East, east of Birdsboro about 1 mile.

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-223-6952
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Saturday September 24 - Timbuckstu and Beyond - Lake Noxamixon Bucks County

7- 8 miles


Beautiful lakeside trails, easy to moderate; with early fall colors and possible waterfowl. Stroll along the lake and amongst the rolling hills of Central Bucks and the rocks too! Nice stop at an eatery afterwards.


Meeting place: 9:00 am, Boscov’s East, Business Rte 422 East, Exeter Twp


For further information and directions, contact: 610-223-6952 or email “cj1sp@allstate.com

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Saturday September 17 - Money Rocks County Park in Lancaster County

approx 6 miles

Come out for a relaxing hike. Anyone who finds the lost money may surely keep it! We will enjoy the shaded woodland trails on this newly expanded area. There are lots of rocks and some moderate hills. We will be sure to see some Amish buggies.


Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking lot across from the Windmill Restaurant on the corner of Rte 23 and Rte 10. There will be a lunch stop at the Windmill after the hike for those interested.


For further directions and information, contact: 610-286-6886

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