Thursday Jan 6, 2011 - French Creek

KATHY will lead a 6.5 mile hike in French Creek State Park. This hike will be on parts of four trails and will challenge us with a few hills and lots of rocks. The main trail is the Buzzard Trail, a loop trail with two tails, which we will hike in its entirety. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear orange, perhaps, and sturdy shoes. Afterwards there will be an optional lunch stop at the Exeter Restaurant.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shed Road Parking Lot in French Creek State Park.

TELEPHONE: Kathy 610-603-9461 with any questions.

Thursday Dec 30, 2010 - St Peter's Village

CLYDE wants you to walk off your Holiday Feasting with a relaxing 5 mile walk in the State Game Land trails next to Saint Peter’s Village. This walk will be on parts of the Horse Shoe Trail and the proposed rail road trail from St. Peters west to Pa. Route 345. Also, traverse on several of the many trails not blazed or on maps. Option for lunch after our walk will be at the St. Peter’s Bakery.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ State Game Lands parking area, north end of Saint Peter’s Village. This will be a loop hike with no shuttle involved. There will be one creek to cross, providing the water is not running too high.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281 if question.

Thursday December 23, 2010 - Mt Gretna

RANDY will lead a 5 to 7 mile hike in the Mt. Gretna Area. Originally scheduled Sept. 30th and rained out by the remnants of tropical storm Nicole. Hike on the Lebanon Valley Rail to Trail and other trails in the area. Carry water and snacks, we’ll lunch at The Hide-Away Restaurant later for those wishing to dine.

DIRECTIONS: From South use Turnpike or Rte. 322 to Rte. 72 and go North to Rte. 117, at the end of ramp go left for 2+ miles, parking on the left. From East take Rte. 419 to Cornwall area and pick up Rte. 117.

1st MEET: 8:45 A.M. @ Shur-Fine parking lot off Rte. 422W in Sinking Spring.

2nd MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Mt. Gretna Theatre parking lot in Mt. Gretna.

TELEPHONE: Randy 610-273-9160 or ranvon1@yahoo.com with questions.

Thursday Dec 16, 2010 - Port Clinton Game Lands

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile walk in State Game Lands 106. This tract is located north of Port Clinton. After a steep uphill trek on a forest service road, we will close out this hike on a rocky woodland trail along a beautiful, scenic stream with one easy crossing. Be sure to WEAR ORANGE on this hike. Lunch is optional afterwards.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Redner’s Market off Rte. 61 north in Leesport. We will drive to State Game Land parking off route 895 and Hawk Mtn. Rd. This hike will be a loop hike with no shuttle required.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281 if you have questions.

Thursday Dec 9, 2010 - Nolde Forest

RUDY & ANNELIES will lead a hike of 5 to 6 miles in the Nolde Forest. Wear good hiking shoes and be prepared to hike on hilly woodland trails. After the hike you are invited to the leader’s home for some hot soup. RSVP please, if you plan to attend. Bring some fun ideas or skits for the upcoming BCHC Christmas party. Ideas are desperately needed.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Sawmill parking lot off of route 625.

TELEPHONE: 610-777-4223.

Thursday Dec 2, 2010 - French Creek State Park

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile hike in French Creek State Park. After a shuttle from our meeting point, this hike will start at the Shed Road parking area on an old trail. Then, onto a game trail before following the Lenape Trail to return to the Hopewell Furnace parking area meeting point. Be sure to WEAR ORANGE on this hike. There will be an option for lunch afterwards.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Hopewell Furnace National Park parking lot. No fee required if hiking, although you may want to display your Golden Age Pass, if you have one. There will be a quick shuttle to Shed Road parking area from here to our starting point.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or day of event 610-413-6281 if questions arise.

Thursday November 25, 2010 - Wyomissing Creek

KAY will lead a HAPPY THANKSGIVING HIKE in the Wyomissing Area. If you would like to take a leisurely hike today to work up an appetite for dinner, consider hiking maybe 5 to 6 miles to the Wyomissing High School and return. Be prepared to walk alleys, sidewalks, roads and through the pine trees. We will also traverse through Wyomissing Creek Park. Dress accordingly and you may want to wear orange due to traffic.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Shillington Shopping Center at Rite Aid Pharmacy off Lancaster Ave. (Bus. Rte. 222). Please park along side of the building where the Casino patrons park.

TELEPHONE: Kay 610-796-7602 with any questions.

Thursday Nov 18, 2010 - Valley Forge National Park

KATHY & KAY will lead a 7 mile hike (yes, 7 miles) in Valley Forge National Park. We will begin our hike at the Betzwood Bridge parking area. This hike will take us through various areas of this National Park and end with a scenic walk along the Schuylkill River. The terrain consists of paved walkways and wooded areas. We will track the “Historic Trace” that Washington’s troops took. Dress appropriately for the weather and the trails. Of course, there will be an optional lunch stop after the hike at a local restaurant.

1st MEET: 9:00 A.M. @ Kenhorst Shopping Center, located at routes 724 and 625, near the Dollar Store parking lot.

2nd MEET: 9:15 A.M. @ Coventry Mall, Pottstown in front of Sears along Rte. 724.

TELEPHONE: Kathy 610-603-9461 or Kay 610-796-7602 with questions.