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.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Saturday March 28, 2015 - Angelica Park and Thun Trail


Approx 6 miles

 Hike with Mark along the Thun Trail that now connects to the former Angelica Park. You can then enjoy
the natural habitat of Angelica Park and reminisce about the days when there used to be a lake and paddle boats.
MEET: 10:00 am, Ken-Grill Pool parking lot, 730 High Blvd, Kenhorst DIRECTIONS: New Holland Rd / Rt. 625, left onto High Blvd to pool on right LEADER: Mark Forster – 610-373-6730 
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Friday, February 20, 2015

Saturday March 21, 2015 - Horse Shoe Trail Hike


Approx 6 moderate miles

 Rich says the trail stays within the woods this time. There are several hard up-hill climbs along with plenty of great views and easy hiking. The leaves will not be back yet, so hope for some sun and little wind. Dress warm and bring water and snacks. This is a car-pool shuttle hike. Starting point is the parking lot along Kleinfeltersville Road below Middle Creek’s Visitors Center, by the dam breast. Ending point is Rt. 501 parking lot, just north of where the trail crosses the road.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking lot along Kleinfeltersville Road, below Middle Creek’s Visitors Center, by the dam breast.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-909-5018; email: Cj1sp@allstate.com 
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Friday, February 13, 2015

Saturday March 14, 2015 - French Creek State Park




5-6 moderate miles

 Come out for a late winter hike. We will take the Horse-shoe Trail and other paths in this park. The hike will take us through the Pine Swamp and if we are lucky, we will be able to hear the frogs and salamanders awakening from the winter sleep and calling for a mate, but there is no guarantee!! Perhaps we will also see the first Skunk Cabbage in the snow! Lunch after the hike is an option.

Meeting place: 10:00 am at the parking lot across from FCSP office on Park Road 

 For further information and directions, contact: 610-286-6886
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Friday, February 6, 2015

Saturday March 7, 2015 - Middle Creek Hike



4-5 miles

 Hike the annual sojourn with Mark to see this amazing natural habitat. Let’s hope the snow is gone, while the Geese are still hanging around!

 Meeting place: 1:00 pm, Middle Creek Visitors Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens PA 

 Directions: Take Rt. 272 South, then right onto Rt. 897 North for 14 miles into The Village of Kleinfeltersville. In Kleinfeltersville, take the first left after the stop sign (Hopeland Road). The visitor’s center will be on the right about 2 miles down Hopeland Road.

For further information and directions, contact: 610-589-5575; Cell – 484-794-3365

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