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, March 17, 2023

Saturday April 29, 2023 - French Creek State Park

5 moderate miles

We will hike the Six Penny Trail. This is a loop hike in forested area with some hills. Steady rain cancels.

Meeting place: 10:00 a.m. at French Creek State Park Campground Visitor lot (just beyond dump station & amphitheater, across the road from the playground).

Directions: From Reading, take 422E to Rte 345 through Birdsboro. Turn right onto Chestnut Street and continue 4.3 miles to French Creek State Park. Turn right onto Park Road for 9/10 mile and right onto Campground Road.

GPS: 410 Park Road, Elverson [40°12'55.0"N / 75°46'53.2"W]

For more information or further directions, please contact: tammyphillips312@gmail.com or phone 610-587-2180


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