Bake Oven Knob Graffiti Removal Effort June 25th and June 26th

The PA State Game Commission will be conducting another graffiti removal event on Bake Oven Knob on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. Optimistically hopping to achieve 100% graffiti removal. We got to at least 70% last year and removed decades worth of graffiti layers. Some graffiti has returned to areas cleaned last year, but it is fraction of what we started with. The new one layer tags clean up much easier too. If we achieve another great turnout, we will also target Bear Rocks. Saturday we will meet at main parking lot at 5PM and plan to apply elephant snot graffiti removal product to BOK overlook areas. Treated areas will be allowed to set overnight so fire crews can start rinsing on Sunday morning. Treated areas will be closed off and signage will be posted along trail. Sunday we will begin orientation at 8AM. We will target areas requiring reapplication, the remaining outlying graffiti areas, and hopefully Bear Rocks. We will also do a trash cleanup. There will be a safety briefing on both days, and issuance of PPE and cleanup equipment. Everyone will need to sign a liability waiver and will be issued a wristband prior to start of any cleanup activities. Please come prepared with long pants and suitable footwear. The product can stain clothes and burn skin if not rinsed off, so dress appropriately. Eye protection and rubber gloves will be issued, and will be required to be worn if working with removal product. Wash stations will also be setup so applicators can quickly rinse of any product that gets on skin. There are multiple other opportunities to assist with this effort, if you are not looking to apply or rinse off product. We will also need water bearers, check in and equipment helpers, trash picker uppers, food stand help, and photographers. Please spread the word and we hope to see you there. Thank you for all your support with this endeavor.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 0.8 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Appalachian Trail at Bake Oven Knob Road
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Join us for another 5 mile weekday walk upon the Saucon Rail Trail.

We’ll start at the Upper Saucon Township Community Park on Preston Lane off route 378. This is a large township park with plenty of parking. After introductions we’ll head north on the Saucon Rail Trail. . We should have enough time to do about 2.5 miles out and then return for a total of about 5 miles.. Bring a bottle of water and snack as needed. We should finish about sunset. Please no pets !

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at the restroom facility at the Upper Saucon Township Community Park. This is a tan colored building on the north side of the park. Please be on time. Start time is 6:00pm Street address is:  3231 Preston Lane, which is approximately ½ mile east of Route 378.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

This another in our series of easy and scenic weekday evening walks on the Saucon Rail Trail.

We’ll start at the Water Street Park in Hellertown.. This is a township park with parking. After introductions we’ll walk a short distance to the trailhead and head south on the Saucon Rail Trail. . We should have enough time to do about 2.5 miles out and then return for a total of about 5 miles.. We should finish about dusk. There are a number of interesting sites on this walk. We will walk by the Wagner-Knecht Grist Mill Park, a refurbished Railroad Signal, Old Mill Rd (on which a nearby grist mill operated until 1959), the Reading Drive Trailhead and probably reach Spring Valley Rd before turning around. There are also several scenic views of the Saucon Creek. Please RSVP. Please no pets ! It is important the walk starts on time so we finish by dusk.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Use Water Street Park Hellertown PA in your GPS. We will meet at the Pavilion at the Park. Street addresses tend to be off a block or two so you should note the location of the red pin in the following map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Water+Street+Park/@40.5797486,-75.3462094,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c43dfe551fc841:0x6e64992c482265d!8m2!3d40.5797486!4d-75.3440207
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

A short monthly business meeting followed by a potluck picnic

It's that time again for our annual picnic. The club will provide hot dogs and drinks. We ask our members to bring a favorite dish to share with the group. DIRECTIONS: I-78 to the Lehigh Street exit then north on Lehigh Street. Turn right at the 1st light onto Downyflake Lane. Then turn right onto S. 12th Street. At the light, turn left onto W Emmaus Avenue. Then turn right, before the Eastern Salisbury Fire and Rescue, onto Honeysuckle Road. Then bear left onto Black River Road. Franko Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

Details
Meeting place: Franko Park, 1339 Black River Road, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, PA 18103.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Join us for an easy walk on the Upper Bucks Rail Trail before sunset !

The Upper Bucks Rail Trail runs from Veterans' Park along the former railway line to Coopersburg... Think of it as the southern end of the Saucon Rail Trail. The trail is wide and made of packed gravel and largely runs through woods. We will hike about an hour out and return before dark. Bring water and snacks. And it's a good idea to have a flashlight and light colored clothing. Please RSVP so we have some idea how many hikers we have. We plan to leave promptly at 6:00pm! Please no pets!

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at Veteran's Park in Richland Township. Address is: 145 E. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown PA. Meet us at the parking lot for the playground and open pavilion in the back of the park. There is usually a porta-potty there.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

Join us for a late afternoon/evening Tuesday walk upon the Saucon/Upper Bucks Rail Trail.

We’ll start at the Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park on Landis St in Coopersburg. After introductions we’ll walk a short distance to the trailhead and head south on the Saucon Rail Trail. . We should have enough time to do about 2.5 miles and then return for a total of about 5 miles. Please be on time! We need to be out of the park at sunset. Please no pets!

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at the parking lot between two baseball fields at East Landis St. and 2nd S. in Coopersburg. Address at the entrance to this parking lot is: 199 E Landis St Coopersburg, PA Please contact the event leader if there are any questions.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

Twelve mile bike ride with 2 miles of hiking.

We will meet at the Weisport Canal and bike to the Railroad Trestle Bridge in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. We will chain our bikes and walk down to lock #2. If anyone wants to visit the Railroad Tunnel that overlooks the river we will ride to the tunnel. We will turn around at that point stopping in Jim Thorpe for 30 minutes so you can shop, get ice cream, have a snack or use the rest rooms before we head back to the Weisport canal.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Weisport Canal parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832
Co-leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

Join us for another Tuesday evening walk upon the Saucon Rail Trail.

We’ll again start at the Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park on Landis St in Coopersburg. After introductions we’ll walk a short distance to the trailhead and head north on the Saucon Rail Trail. We should have enough time to do about 2.5 miles out and then return for a total of about 5 miles.. This will a continuation of our walks on this trail. Please be on time! We need to be out of the park at dark... Please no pets! Please dress for the weather! Bring a drink or snack as needed,

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at the parking lot between two baseball fields at Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park. Address at the entrance to this parking lot is the following: 199 E Landis St Coopersburg, PA It should GPS well... Call if you have any questions.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

Hike, Breakfast and Hike.

The trail is over 26 miles long so we will not be doing it all this day. We will walk west for a couple of miles, turn around and walk east for a couple of miles.

1st MEET at 8 a.m. at Ollie’s Outlet at 2251 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, to carpool.

Leave at 8:08 and drive 31 minutes to Intercourse Fire Company for breakfast. Address: 10 N. Hollander Road, Intercourse.

DIRECTIONS: South on US-222 to Rte. 340E, past Bird-in-Hand and go through Intercourse. Turn onto Shirk Road, the Fire Company will be on the left.

After breakfast we will drive 23 minutes to Bushong Road Trailhead. Address: 112 Bushong Road, Quarryville.

DIRECTIONS: South on US-222, through Lancaster, east on 372 to Trailhead.

LEADERS: Ron Kieffer 610-562-8680 and Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 or Mercedes.Jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: 8a.m. at Ollie’s Outlet at 2251 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, to carpool
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Charcoal Hike with an Archaeologist

This is a 2 – 4 mile hike with some bushwhacking on the AT trail. We will learn about the “Charcoal” region and see it through the eyes of an archaeologist. This hike is designed to highlight the charcoal industry of the Blue Mountains. It will be led by one of the AHC hike leaders and Ben Carter, who is an archaeologist from Muhlenberg College. This is a B+ hike. Please bring at least 2 bottles of water, pack a lunch, and wear a good pair of hiking boots/shoes. This is a rain or shine hike, if there are no thunderstorms. Due to the lack of parking spaces at the starting point, I would suggest we all carpool as much as possible. So, we will meet at Lehigh Gap Nature Center (8844 Paint Mill Rd – Slatington, PA) and travel to the location from there.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 8844 Paint Mill Rd – Slatington, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744

Monthly Business Meeting and a presentation provided by this year's Appalachian Trail Ridge Runner

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Church 140 South Ott St. Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Join us for another 5 mile weekday walk upon the Saucon Rail Trail.

We’ll start at the Upper Saucon Township Community Park on Preston Lane off route 378. This is a large township park with plenty of parking. After introductions we’ll head north on the Saucon Rail Trail. . We should have enough time to do about 2.5 miles out and then return for a total of about 5 miles.. Bring a bottle of water and snack as needed. We should finish about sunset. Please no pets !

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at the restroom facility at the Upper Saucon Township Community Park. This is a tan colored building on the north side of the park. Please be on time. Start time is 6:00pm Street address is:  3231 Preston Lane, which is approximately ½ mile east of Route 378.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652

9-10 mile loop hike on the trails of South Mountain Preserve

This preserve features woodland trails, large rock outcroppings, small stream crossings, moderate inclines, and several boardwalks. We will start the hike from Klines Lane parking lot at 9am. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky and some areas may be wet or snow covered. Bring water and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9-10 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Klines Lane parking lot (just east of the 2nd set of RR tracks), Emmaus, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299