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.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Saturday August 3, 2024 - Coventry Woods

5 to 5.5 moderately difficult miles

This loop hike in northern Chester County will encompass the perimeter of the main portion of Coventry Woods. We will climb to the ridge, go down the opposite side, then reclimb on our return.

1st Meeting place: 9:30 a.m. at the far front end of Boscov's East parking lot (4500 Perkiomen Ave) to shuttle. 2nd Meeting place: Coventry Woods. Pass the first parking area just over the hill when entering, turn left at the bottom of the hill, and park after the next left turn.

Directions for 1st meeting place: Take Rte. 724 east from Birdsboro. About three quarters of a mile past River Bridge Rd (the road/bridge leading to Douglassville), turn right onto Unionville Rd. All-Type Fence used to be located at this intersection, not sure what is there today. Follow Unionville Rd. 2.1 miles past Temple Church and Shenkel Church. Turn right at St. Peter’s Road, then after about half a mile turn left into Coventry Woods (Fernbrook Lane is to the right).

Directions for 2nd meeting place: From Route 23, take St Peter's Rd through St Peter's Village and continue for about 4 miles on St Peter's Rd. When you see Fernbrook Lane to the left, turn right into Coventry Woods.

For more information  or further directions, please contact: 610-850-1855

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