Classic loop hike through the Delaware Water Gap including Dunnfield Creek, Sunfish Pond, Raccoon Ridge, and the AT.

RESCHEDULED FROM 14 FEBRUARY. This lot fills up quickly so please arrive early. From there we will hike the Dunnfield Hollow Trail to Sunfish Pond. This section includes multiple stream crossings that, depending on how fast the creek is running, may require getting your feet wet, so please plan accordingly. Trekking poles are strongly recommended. After a rest at a rock outcropping on the northeast side of Sunfish Pond we will continue on the Appalachian Trail to Raccoon Ridge for lunch. After lunch we will travel back down the Appalachian Trail to our cars. Sturdy hiking boots are recommnded. Bring at least 3 quarts of water (you will thank me) and lunch plus snacks. Steady rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 14 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the Dunnfield Creek Parking lot, which is the second to last exit in NJ off Route 80 West.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

To be announced.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 10 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

10:00 AM Breakfast at Ontalaunee Grange 12:00 Noon 2nd mtg: Sawmill Parking Lot at Nolde Environnmental Center

We will hike the 4 mile Millstone trail at Middle Creek. Time to coincide with tundra swans, snow geese, family friendly; bring children, no pets. Trail is moderately difficult.

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Meeting place: Please contact the event leader Ron Kiefer.
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Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Winter tour inside Haines Mill Museum and 3:00 Concert with the Allentown Symphony.

Enjoy a warm winter tour inside a historic mill before hearing the concert with the Allentown symphony and dancers from the Ballet guild. Hikers discount 20% off tickets: mention Hike20 when calling the box office at 610-432-6715; (tickets also available day of hike). Then enjoy a post concert brew at Allentown Brew Works; 10% food discount with concert stub; free parking at county/prison lot at 5th and Penn Streets.

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Meeting place: Haines Mill Museum, 3600 Haines Mill Rd., Allentown, PA 18104
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Loop hike around the Green Lane Reservoir

What better way to welcome the longer days of Spring? This loop hike will circle the Green Lane Reservoir, affording views of both the lake and countryside. There will be several short climbs and stream crossings. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the Park Office at the dead end of Snyder Road, just south of the dam. 2144 Snyder Road Green Lane, PA 18054
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Hike trails on a Superfund Site that has been turned into a wildlife refuge.

Starting at the Osprey House, we will hike a loop that will include the L&E, Prairie Grass, Chestnut Oak, Double G, Arboretum, D&L, and Three Ponds Trails. Half of the loop is on foot paths with occasional rocks and elevation changes and the other half on rail trails. There are good views of Lehigh Gap and the former NJ Zinc Company West Plant. Bring water and a snack. Steady rain on morning of hike cancels. No calls on day of hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Osprey House at Lehigh Gap Natuere Center, 8844 Paint Mill Rd., Slatington, PA 18080. Directions on the LGNC website http://lgnc.org/maps-directions
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com