Hike from Summit Hill to Jim Thorpe on a section of the old Switchback Railroad.

Two very steep descents. Please bring lunch and water. No pets. Weather conditions will be considered.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 60 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid Drug Store in Walnutport

Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Rimmey Cabin

Contact Keyston Trails Association at KTA-hike.org for more information. Leader: Kevin Busko Phone: 814.643.4238 Email: kbusko@verizon.net

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Meeting place: Sand Mountain Road off US 322 south of Potters Mills. Contact KTA for details.

Spring Overnight Backpacking to Allentown Shelter or Day Hike (your choice).

Enjoy this 4 mile hike in on the Appalachian Trail from PA 309 to the Allentown Shelter. Bring appropriate backpacking equipment and supplies to camp out for the night then hike 4 miles back to the parking area the next day. You may also choose to make it an 8 mile dayhike. Hike will not be cancelled due to any weather conditions. Rain or shine. Open to all. We should be returning to the parking area around 10:30AM on Sunday Morning. Contact Leader, Al "One" Karp, 267-280-3569 or XSciFi@verizon.net

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet on PA 309 at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot (south end at the tower)

A hike in the green.

Plenty of rhododendrons, hemlocks and pines to brighten up an otherwise dreary early spring landscape. Also, a very scenic small waterfall, so remember your cameras. Heavy rain cancels. Contact hike leader, Dave Povenski phone: 610-462-7704 email: dcpfjr@yahoo.com if the weather is iffy.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 28 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 to 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Rite Aid in Walnutport at 10:00 AM

Spring Overnight Backpacking to Allentown Shelter or Day Hike (your choice).

Enjoy this 4 mile hike in on the Appalachian Trail from PA 309 to the Allentown Shelter. Bring appropriate backpacking equipment and supplies to camp out for the night then hike 4 miles back to the parking area the next day. You may also choose to make it an 8 mile dayhike. Hike will not be cancelled due to any weather conditions. Rain or shine. Open to all. We should be returning to the parking area around 10:30AM on Sunday Morning. Contact Leader, Al "One" Karp, 267-280-3569 or XSciFi@verizon.net

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet on PA 309 at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot (south end at the tower)

"Wild Edible Plants - making use of plants you might have thought were weeds" by Dr. Alan Stangl

At 7:30PM there will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments. At approx. 8:30 Dr. Alan Stangl will speak. His program will be "Wild Edible Plants - making use of plants you might have thought were weeds"

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

Hike on a Game land road then (BUSH WHACK)up the Mountain to the Appalachian Trail near Bear Rocks. Return to parking area Via the AT.

Bring lunch and water. Please no pets.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 22 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid Drug store parking lot in Walnutport

The Keystone Trails Association will host its spring meeting and hiking weekend from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 in West Chester, Chester County.

Bucolic Chester County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, and its natural beauty is marked by a pleasant, rolling landscape. Explore and be charmed by the many hiking trails found in the region including the Brandywine Trail and the Horse-Shoe Trail as well as French Creek, Marsh Creek and Ridley Creek State Parks and the Valley Forge National Historic Park. With thanks to the combined efforts of the Batona Hiking Club, Chester County Trail Club, Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy, Philadelphia Trail Club and Wilmington Trail Club, the Keystone Trails Association is proud to present a weekend hike schedule that truly highlights the very best in hiking in southeastern Pennsylvania. View the complete hike schedule at KTA-hike.org. In addition to the area’s hiking pursuits, the Brandywine Valley offers the weekend visitor additional “trails” to explore, including an “art trail” (Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur Museum), a “garden trail” (Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, Hagley Museum), a “wine trail” (Chaddsford Winery), a “history trail” (Brandywine Battle Field, Valley Forge National Park) and much, much more! Mark your calendar for April 15-17, 2011, and join KTA in Chester County this spring. Hope to see you on the trail!

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Meeting place: Please contact KTA-hike.org for meeting and hiking details

Laid back stroll around Lake Muhlenberg

We will meet at the parking lot in front of the Cedar Beach Pool for a laid back stroll around Lake Muhlenberg and the Allentown Rose Garden. Then it's off to the Ritz for ice cream. NO PETS. Holly Vogler(610-820-0162) will assist in leading this hike.

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Meeting place: The parking lot in front of Cedar Beach Pool

The Keystone Trails Association will host its spring meeting and hiking weekend from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 in West Chester, Chester County.

Bucolic Chester County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, and its natural beauty is marked by a pleasant, rolling landscape. Explore and be charmed by the many hiking trails found in the region including the Brandywine Trail and the Horse-Shoe Trail as well as French Creek, Marsh Creek and Ridley Creek State Parks and the Valley Forge National Historic Park. With thanks to the combined efforts of the Batona Hiking Club, Chester County Trail Club, Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy, Philadelphia Trail Club and Wilmington Trail Club, the Keystone Trails Association is proud to present a weekend hike schedule that truly highlights the very best in hiking in southeastern Pennsylvania. View the complete hike schedule at KTA-hike.org. In addition to the area’s hiking pursuits, the Brandywine Valley offers the weekend visitor additional “trails” to explore, including an “art trail” (Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur Museum), a “garden trail” (Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, Hagley Museum), a “wine trail” (Chaddsford Winery), a “history trail” (Brandywine Battle Field, Valley Forge National Park) and much, much more! Mark your calendar for April 15-17, 2011, and join KTA in Chester County this spring. Hope to see you on the trail!

Details
Meeting place: Please contact KTA-hike.org for meeting and hiking details

A walk in the park, Allentown Symphony and Brew Works

We will walk one hour in the park, enjoy the blooming spring trees; then a short drive to the FREE parking deck at 6th and Linden Sts. Attend the 3pm Concert of the Allentown Symphony (mention 20% hiker’s discount). After concert, a short walk to the Brew Works (10% food discount with ticket). Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Box Office 610-432-6715. Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz (cellist) 484-515-8001; Co-Leader: (usher) Warm Hand Ron Kieffer 484-269-0852

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Meeting place: 12:00 Noon, Parking lot behind barn at 30th Street and Parkway Blvd.(between Cedar Crest Blvd. and Ott Street)
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Starting at the Lower Glen Trail, we will follow the trail along Van Campens Brook for 1 mile heading to the Upper Glen. This area is rocky, narrow in places and can be slippery when wet. Along the way are several waterfalls in the rhododendron-filled ravine. The trail eventually connects to Watergate Trail. A level 1 1/2 miles takes us to Millbrook Village where we will view buildings in a re-created nineteenth-century village, hiking along several other scenic trails before heading back to the cars.

Bring lunch, water, and wear sturdy shoes.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 80 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Please contact leader for meeting place.
Co-leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199

The Keystone Trails Association will host its spring meeting and hiking weekend from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 in West Chester, Chester County.

Bucolic Chester County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, and its natural beauty is marked by a pleasant, rolling landscape. Explore and be charmed by the many hiking trails found in the region including the Brandywine Trail and the Horse-Shoe Trail as well as French Creek, Marsh Creek and Ridley Creek State Parks and the Valley Forge National Historic Park. With thanks to the combined efforts of the Batona Hiking Club, Chester County Trail Club, Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy, Philadelphia Trail Club and Wilmington Trail Club, the Keystone Trails Association is proud to present a weekend hike schedule that truly highlights the very best in hiking in southeastern Pennsylvania. View the complete hike schedule at KTA-hike.org. In addition to the area’s hiking pursuits, the Brandywine Valley offers the weekend visitor additional “trails” to explore, including an “art trail” (Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur Museum), a “garden trail” (Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, Hagley Museum), a “wine trail” (Chaddsford Winery), a “history trail” (Brandywine Battle Field, Valley Forge National Park) and much, much more! Mark your calendar for April 15-17, 2011, and join KTA in Chester County this spring. Hope to see you on the trail!

Details
Meeting place: Please contact KTA-hike.org for meeting and hiking details

Keystone Trail Association Maintenance at Promised Land State Park

Trail Care weekends begin Friday evening at the designated campsite. A full day of trail work on Saturday is followed by an evening of campfire sociability and possibly a meal out at a local restaurant (Dutch treat). After a morning of additional trail work, the weekend concludes about noon on Sunday. If you can't spare an entire weekend, you can join the group for whatever portion is convenient. No experience or special skills are required. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Volunteers should contact trip leaders to indicate their intent to participate and get up-to-the-minute information. Leader: John Motz Phone: 570.236.1462 Email: trailbldr@hotmail.com

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Meeting place: Promised Land State Park

Bonfire, doggie roast, plant and seed swap with optional sleep-over

Starting at 6pm we will have a bonfire, doggie roast, plant and seed swap. Bring instruments and sheet music and we’ll sing around the fire. Sleep-over (camping outside) if you like. Mulch available: Free to BMECC members; non-members $5.00/large bag. Directions: take Rte. 183 to Bernville, turn onto Washington Street at the church; cross Main St., Washington street becomes Arboretum Rd. The Arboretum is on the LEFT at the top of the hill. Also can be viewed on the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club website. Leader Warm-hand Ron Kieffer 484-269-0852 or 610-562-8680 Co-leader Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001

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Meeting place: Take Rte. 183 to Bernville, turn onto Washington Street at the church; cross Main St., Washington street becomes Arboretum Rd. The Arboretum is on the LEFT at the top of the hill.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Hear the story of Walpurgisnacht and how it relates to Witchcraft hill.

Hike will leave at 7:07 up up up to Witchcraft Hill. Hear the story of Walpurgisnacht and how it relates to Witchcraft hill. You will hear the story written by Charles Adams III and when it's too late to turn around...you are going to hear the rest of the story. Easy climb, easy 3 mile walk on roads. Bring snacks/desserts to share. Remember we LIKE dogs and kids!

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Meeting place: 6pm - Meet at Liar's Lair for doggie roast from 6 to 7pm ( Rte 143 between Lenhartsville and Virginville; turn on Strausser Road go one mile to 334 - turn right at white barn ). Please contact the event leader with any questions.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Spring cleanup at lock #2.

Bring gloves, clippers, hand saws, lunch,and water. The cleanup will start about 10:00AM at the lock so those not wanting to car pool can meet at the lock.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Rite Aid drug store parking lot in Walnutport

Keystone Trail Association Maintenance at Promised Land State Park

Trail Care weekends begin Friday evening at the designated campsite. A full day of trail work on Saturday is followed by an evening of campfire sociability and possibly a meal out at a local restaurant (Dutch treat). After a morning of additional trail work, the weekend concludes about noon on Sunday. If you can't spare an entire weekend, you can join the group for whatever portion is convenient. No experience or special skills are required. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Volunteers should contact trip leaders to indicate their intent to participate and get up-to-the-minute information. Leader: John Motz Phone: 570.236.1462 Email: trailbldr@hotmail.com

Details
Meeting place: Promised Land State Park

Bonfire, doggie roast, plant and seed swap with optional sleep-over

Starting at 6pm we will have a bonfire, doggie roast, plant and seed swap. Bring instruments and sheet music and we’ll sing around the fire. Sleep-over (camping outside) if you like. Mulch available: Free to BMECC members; non-members $5.00/large bag. Directions: take Rte. 183 to Bernville, turn onto Washington Street at the church; cross Main St., Washington street becomes Arboretum Rd. The Arboretum is on the LEFT at the top of the hill. Also can be viewed on the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club website. Leader Warm-hand Ron Kieffer 484-269-0852 or 610-562-8680 Co-leader Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001

Details
Meeting place: Take Rte. 183 to Bernville, turn onto Washington Street at the church; cross Main St., Washington street becomes Arboretum Rd. The Arboretum is on the LEFT at the top of the hill.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com