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.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Saturday July 27, 2024 - Merrill Creek Reservoir (New Jersey)

6.5 mile loop hike – Easy to moderate

Beautiful views with the distinct possibility of seeing an eagle or two along the trail route. There is at least one stream crossing that will involve rock hopping and the potential of wet boots, so plan accordingly. Bring your lunch and a camp chair and we can eat lakeside after the hike.

Meeting place: 10:00 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center of Merrill Creek Reservoir

DIRECTIONS: Take route 22E into New Jersey. Stay on 22E for about 2.1 miles. Bear left onto NJ 57 east for about 4.8 miles, then left on Montana Road for 2 miles. Left on Richline Road for .3 miles and another left onto Merrill Creek road for .3 miles. Right onto Visitor Center Road. (Your destination is only about 15 minutes into New Jersey after crossing the bridge from Easton, PA to Phillipsburg, NJ.)

GPS: 34 Merrill Creek Road, Washington, NJ 078 

For more information and further directions, please contact: 484-284-0946

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