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, July 27, 2020

Saturday July 25, 2020 - French Creek State Park

5.5 Miles - Moderate 

Hike the green blazed Lennies Lenape Trail. This is a mostly shaded, rocky, trail that goes through some of the Hopewell area and passes by the north side of Hopewell Lake.

Meeting place: 9:00am at Scott's Run Lake

Directions: Take Route 345 from Birdsboro. At FCSP entrance, bear right onto Park Rd. Turn right at sign for Scott's Run Lake, then left on single-lane road to the lake.

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-603-9461

Monday, July 20, 2020

Saturday July 18, 2020 - Warwick County Park

 Approximately 5 miles - moderate

Hike around trails in and around Warwick County Park. Park rules require that you carry a mask with you at all times, although you are not required to wear a mask while walking. Heavy rain will cancel the hike. Call or email hike leader with questions.

Meeting place: 9:00am at parking lot next top Park Office.

Directions: Follow Route 724 through Birdsboro. Turn right on Route 345. After passing entrance to FCSP, turn left on Hopewell Road. (a right turn at this intersection takes you into Hopewell Furnace ). At the end of Hopewell Rd., turn left onto Harmonyville Rd. Turn right on St Peters Rd. and go through St. Peters Village. Turn left on route 23 and then a quick right onto County Park Rd.

GPS: 191 County Park Road, Pottstown

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-698-4293

Monday, July 13, 2020

Saturday July 11, 2020 - Nolde Forest Hike

 Approximately 5 miles - Moderate

Some hills, no long ones. Being your lunch and a chair. (Picnic tables also available)

Meeting place: 9:00am Mansion Parking Lot

Directions: Off Route 625 tow miles south of Route 724 and Kenhorst Shopping Center - Go 1/2 mile beyond the Sawmill parking area to driveway on right.

GPS: 2910 New Holland Road

For more information and further directions, contact: 484-948-5084

Monday, July 6, 2020

Saturday July 4, 2020 - French Creek State Park

 6 miles - Moderate to Difficult

The Mill Creek Trail is a loop hike with rocky terrain. It is possible to shorten the hike using other marked trails in French Creek, but if anyone wishes to do so they will be on their own. Come prepared for a back country-type hike.

Meeting place: 9:00am Shed Road parking lot off of Route 345 from Birdsboro.

GPS: 1028 Shed Road, Douglasville

for more information or further directions, contact: 717-376-5289