Hike the Lehigh Gorge between Rockport and the tannery.

Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring lunch and water. Trail and driving conditions will be considered. If the weather is severe we will attempt to hike a local trail. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 70 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.5 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet in the Parking Lot of Rite Aid drug store in Walnutport.
Co-leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199

See what is involved in corridor boundary monitoring.

Walk the exterior corridor boundary west of PA 309. This is the boundary line for several parcels of land purchased by the National Park Service to protect the Appalachian Trail. The line is marked with paint blazes and boundary monuments at points along the boundary. The highlight of this section is the visit to the AHC bulldozer. We will check the status of the blazing and monuments, and perhaps put up some NPS signage. Anyone who would like a short hike and wants to see what is involved in boundary maintenance is welcome to join me.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Meeting place: Meeting time and place is the parking lot at the Blue Mountain Summit on PA 309 (same location as the New Year's Eve hike).
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike from Slatington to Slatedale on the route of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad branch, and return to Slatington.

This rail trail follows the abandoned 1874 branch rail line that transported slate from quarries in northern Lehigh County to Slatington, where it connected with the main line. Features of the trail include a covered bridge, a refurbished railroad bridge, and a building made of slate.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6.6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Slatington Trail Head parking lot on Main Street, just west of the Lehigh River.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Walk the exterior corridor boundary between Bake Oven Road and Bear Rocks.

This is the boundary line for two parcels of land purchased by the National Park Service to protect the Appalachian Trail and is located north of the trail on top of the mountain. The line is marked with paint blazes and boundary monuments at the corners of the land. We will put up NPS signage to identify the boundary. Anyone who would like a short hike (about 2.5 miles) and wants to see what is involved in boundary maintenance is welcome to join me.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5 miles
Meeting place: Bake Oven Road parking lot (west side of the road).
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

An easy walk will get our blood running.

This pleasant walk is short, along the historic canal in Walnutport. Conditions are unpredictable, so call the leader. Rain or blizzard cancel, also icy towpath. Bring water and snacks.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 1 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Rite-Aid in Walnutport

We will leave at 2:30 PM for an easy six mile hike/walk to High View.

"Ve'll see, vant ve? Vear layers as it vill get vinday!" Bring CASH for beer and dinner (no CC). Warm up in the piano lounge. Bring instruments, sheet music and earplugs. No dogs, cats, horses, chickens or other pets. They will be provided.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Alexander's German Restaurant, 11 Deysher Road, New Jerusalem (call 610-682-0938 for directions.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

At 7:30PM there will be a presentation by Tom Gettings from the Wildlands Conservancy, followed by our monthly meeting.

Tom Gettings from the Wildlands Conservancy will give a PowerPoint slidesshow about the 100 years of the Trexler Game Preserve / Trexler Nature Preserve. Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir. Sections of this trail may be muddy or wet so wear appropriate footwear.

Bring lunch and water. Driving and trail conditions will be considered. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 26 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Parking lot near McDonalds in Easton at the intersection of Routes 22 and 248 (25th Street).
Co-leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199