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, November 14, 2024

Saturday December 28, 2024 - Swatara State Park

Approx. 6 miles

This hike will traverse both sides of the scenic Swatara Creek utilizing the Swatara Rail Trail and the Bear Hole Trail. It is mostly flat on well maintained surfaces.

1st Meeting place: 9 AM Old Church Rd parking at Blue Marsh

2nd Meeting place: 10 AM Sand Siding Trailhead, Route 443, Pine Grove

Directions: Take Route 443 west from Pine Grove. Continue past Route 81. Proceed another 3 -4 miles. Look for the Twin Grove Campsite on the right. Immediately past the campsite look for a dirt road to the left and travel down this road to the parking area. Snow/bad roads cancel. 

GPS: 40.506622, -76.510338

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


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