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, December 17, 2017

Monday January 1, 2018 - Polar Bear Dip


Approx. 4 to 5 easy miles


Start the New Year by joining in on this yearly plunge. Beginning at the Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg, we will hike on country roads to the “dip” which starts at noon. Bring your swim suit and dry clothes if you are brave/crazy enough to go for it! We will follow another tradition upon our return and go for pork ‘n sauerkraut. Dress for the weather. Donations accepted at the dip to benefit charity.


Meeting place: 10:15 am, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 422 West in Stouchsburg 

Directions: 422 West past Stouchburg, turn left to church parking lot near the grove. GPS is 27 Longs Church Lane, Womelsdorf.

For further information or directions, contact:  610-678-5245 

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