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, May 30, 2016

Saturday July 2, 2016 - Kaercher Creek Dam & Vicinity


Approx. 5 moderate miles

Walk some of the old trails in the now closed Kaercher Creek County Park, due to a disagreement between Berks County and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. We will see some of the graded, but never built Allentown and Auburn Railroad, as well as a nice blend of woods and roads. Lunch later of course!

Meeting place: 9:00 am at former boat launch area. Take Rte 61 N. to Hamburg. Turn right at yellow blinker onto Old Rte 22 (before I-78 interchange). Go approx. 1.5 mile to destination. If you reach Pond Drive you went a little too far. (This route avoids 4th Street road closure in Hamburg.)

GPS ADDRESS: 3501 Old U.S. 22, Hamburg

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-921-3252 or 610-451-5380 morning of the hike 
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Saturday June 25, 2016 - West Reading & Wyomissing






5.5 easy miles

Check out the West Reading and Wyomissing area with the leaders. This hike will include streets, alleys and paths. We will see old buildings, new murals and a few gardens

Meeting place: 10:00 am, McDonald’s parking lot across from VF Outlet, Wyomissing; park at the far end of the lot near N. Park Road. 
For more information or directions: 610-678-5245 

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Saturday June 18, 2016 - Delaware Water Gap/ Appalachian Trail


8.5 strenuous miles 

 Once again, another challenging AT hike starting on the ridge at Fox Gap with some ups, rocks and views. Bring lunch/snacks and plenty of water for the lunch break before winding down a steep rocky descent to Water Gap. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Optional dinner stop in Water Gap.

1st Meeting place: 8:00 am, lot behind McDonald’s to the left of Walmart, Bus Rt. 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple
2nd Meeting place: 9:30 am, Delaware Water Gap (call Ellen for directions)

NOTE: Rain or extreme heat cancels this hike!

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-301-7271 
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