Join us for a one hour walk on the rail trail in Center Valley

Spring is in the air and the sun is setting later so let’s expand our weeknight walks to some new areas. We will be walking on the towpath for about a half hour before turning around and heading back before dark. Afterward we can try out the Copperhead Grill on Route 378 for some refreshments. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Upper Saucon Township Community Park, Preston Lane, Center Valley/Bethlehem (parking lot by the bathrooms)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Join us for an easy 2 – 2 1/2 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

Yes, it’s cold and dark outside but let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll. We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. To make it worth coming out of your nice warm house, we can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for some appetizers and warm drinks. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Proper Brewing Company, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (behind the building).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for an easy 2 - 2 1/2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Hopefully spring is in the air this time since our March walk was cancelled by the blizzard! Let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll. We can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Tuesday night is $5 burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s so it’s a good place to add some calories after the walk. If we get a large group again this time, we will divide into two groups for those who want to walk a bit slower and those who want to walk a bit faster. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 - 3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Monthly business meeting.

Program to be determined.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

A 1 hour hike from the Allentown Fish Hatchery followed by Allentown Symphony's performance of Mahler's 2nd Symphony.

Hike beginning at the Allentown Fish Hatchery for one hour, then a 15 minute drive to the Miller Symphony Hall (23 S. 6th St, Allentown, Pa. 18101). Enjoy the 3pm performance by The Allentown Symphony (with our hike leader playing cello) of the exciting Mahler Symphony #2 (you'll recognize the movie music!) Free Parking at the Prison Lot (Penn St bet. Hamilton Blvd and Linden sts.) Then enjoy a brew at the Allentown Brewworks. Concert: 20% off ticket prices for Hikers; Box office 610-432-6715 mention "HIKE20" or purchase on Sunday; 10% off food at Brewworks afterwards with ticket stub.

Details
Meeting place: Fish Hatchery Parking lot. Little Lehigh Trout Nursery, 2901 Fish Hatchery Rd. Allentown,Pa. 18103
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Join us for a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

Spring is in the air with a Full Moon tonight so let’s hope for a clear sky. We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Proper Brewing Company, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (behind the building on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) )
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a one hour walk through Lock Ridge Park in Alburtis

Bluebells bloom in April. We may or may not see them but lets take a walk through the LockRidge Park in Alburtis. We will be exploring the trails through the park returning to our cars before dark. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Lock Ridge Park and Furnace Museum, 525 Franklin St., Alburtis, PA 18011
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Shuttle Hike on the D & L Trail from the Route 33 Boat Launch to Bethlehem.

Meet at the Wooden Match and shuttle to the Rt 33 Boat Ramp parking lot. We hike back to Bethlehem traveling thru Freemansburg with time to explore historic Lock 44, the Lock 44 locktender’s house, the restored 1829 mule barn, the Geissinger Grist Mill ruins. Optional after hike refreshments at the Wooden Match.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: The parking lot to the right of the Wooden Match 61 West Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Join us for a one hour walk on the rail trail in Center Valley - DATE CHANGED TO 4/19/17

NOTE CHANGE IN DATE - HIKE WILL NOW BE ON WEDNESDAY, 4/19/17 Spring is in the air and the sun is setting later so let’s expand our weeknight walks to some new areas. We will be walking on the towpath for about a half hour before turning around and heading back before dark. Afterward we can try out the Copperhead Grill on Route 378 for some refreshments. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Upper Saucon Township Community Park, Preston Lane, Center Valley/Bethlehem (parking lot by the bathrooms)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

We will do Maintenance on the Chestnut Oak trail LGNC.

Bring gloves and water.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at Osprey House Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Spring is in the air let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll. To make it worth coming out of your nice warm house, we can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Tuesday night is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s so it’s a good place to add some calories after the walk. Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a one hour walk on the rail trail in Hellertown, PA

Spring is in the air and the sun is setting later so let’s expand our weeknight walks to some new areas. We will be walking on the rail trail for about a half hour before turning around and heading back before dark. Afterward we can try out the new Crossroads Hotel on Main Street Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Water Street Park, 90 W Water Street, Hellertown PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Maintenance on Canal Lock #2. This Lock near Glen Onoco has been adopted by Allentown Hiking Club to Maintain.

Bring gloves, Water, and Lunch.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid in Walnutport or about 10:45 at Lock #2
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Hike the outer loop of the Preserve, along the northern perimeter trail, excluding the South Range.

Bring water and lunch. Hiking boots recommended. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Heavy, steady rain cancels the hike. NOTE: on the day of the hike, the leader can only be contacted by phone.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Parking lot of the Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Rd., Schnecksville, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Join us for a one hour walk on the rail trail in Coopersburg

This was one of the cancelled walks in April. Since we have nothing scheduled for a weeknight walk this week, let's try this one again. We will be walking on the towpath for about a half hour to 45 minutes before turning around and heading back before dark. Afterward we can try out Casa Toro Mexican Grill in Fairmont Village Shopping Center. Heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5-3 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Rail Trail Living Memorial Park, E Landis Street, Coopersburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Monthly business meeting.

Program to be determined.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

6 – 8 mile fun hike around Lums Pond in Bear, DE

Join us for a hike at Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE. As described on the website; “the Swamp Forest Trail loops around Lums Pond through fresh water wetland forests of Black Cherry, Sweet Gum, and Maple following a gentle terrain over a packed earth or crushed stone surface and crossing over many elevated boardwalks and bridges." Bear, DE is only about an hour and a half from the Lehigh Valley, close enough for a day hike, but a few of us will be camping for the weekend, heading up on Friday, May 5th and staying through Sunday, May 7th. If you would like to camp, you can reserve a campsite through Reserve America. Fees are listed on the Reserve America site. The campground is small but with fairly new bathroom facilities. We will be camping rain or shine. Any questions about camping, please contact Michelle or Cindy. The campground offers kayaking (need to bring your own as rentals are not yet open) a zip line course through GoApe! and several hiking trails. For more information on camping, kayaking, the zip line or the park, go to: http://www.destateparks.com/park/lums-pond/ For the Saturday hike, please meet at 9:45 am in the Campground at Yurt #2. Pack a lunch as we will be stopping for a nice view somewhere along the pond. If you are coming Saturday only, there is a daily use fee of $8 per carload. Carpooling is encouraged to split the cost. If you sign up on Meetup, there are a few people signed up there who may be willing to carpool. Heavy rain cancels the hike; check Bear, DE weather.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 180 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6-8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: The Lums Pond State Park campground entrance is off Red Lion Road (RT 71) between the intersections of Howell School Road and Summit Bridge Road (RT896).For the Saturday hike, please meet at 9:45 am in the Campground by Yurt #2.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com