The hike will start at the Wild Creek trail head. We'll do the Christman trail counter-clockwise with a side trip on the green trail along the stream. No dogs. Rain cancels. schurchi@me.com

This will be a two part hike. A second hike will be scheduled later in August that will go around the peninsula loop, starting from the same location at the Wild Creek trail head.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 1. Directions from south or south west: get to PA 248 past Slatington and make a right onto US 209 north. Just before you go under the turnpike bridges, make a left onto Harrity Rd, and then before you pass the P.J. Whelihans, make a right onto Pohopoco Rd. It's 7 more miles to the Wild Creek Trail head on the right. 2. Directions from the east or south east: take US 209 South and then make a right onto Trachsville Hill Rd for 1.3 mi. At the SS, turn left on Pohopoco Rd for 1 mi. The Wild Creek Trail Head will be on your left. 3. Directions from I-476 (PA Tpk): Get off at the US209/Mahoning Valley exit #74. DO NOT take the ramp labeled US 209 North. If you do, you cannot make the left onto Harrity. You have to take the US 209 South Ramp to the left and keep left at the bottom of the ramp to the Stop Sign and make a left onto US 209 North. Make the left at the traffic light onto Harrity and then follow the rest of the directions in #1. The GPS coordinates for the Wildcreek Trail Head: 40.890788 -75.563405
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Suzanne Churchill 610-393-2662

Join us for a short walk before the Allentown Hiking Club Meeting

Let's get a little exercise before the meeting starts. We will meet at St. Timothy's and walk about .6 miles to Cali Burrito on Reading Road to have some dinner. Afterward we'll head back to the church for the club meeting. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel the walk

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Monthly business meeting.

Abigail Pattishall from the Wildland's Conservancy will give a presentation on the health of the Lehigh River.

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

Time for a new walking spot

Let's get out and explore the Unami Creek trail. We can also enjoy some refreshments at Five Points Bar and Grill; a half mile down the street

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Unami Creek Trail, Kumry road Trailhead, 1960 Kumry Road, Quakertown PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Hike the rolling hills of Jacobsburg State Park

We will cover many of the 18 miles of trails this park offers. Trails of varied surfaces are through meadows and forests with rolling hills. Hiking boots recommended and water shoes might be nice to have for a cooling walk through Bushkill Creek. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the large, triangular parking lot, just south of the park's Environmental Education Center, on Belfast Road.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Float the Lehigh River from Treichlers Bridge to the dam in Northampton.

Bring an INFLATED truck tube and wear a swimsuit, water shoes and a wide brimmed hat. Hopefully no body will interrupt us this time. Trucks and vans will be helpful to haul tubes.

Details
Meeting place: Meet at the Whitehall Mall between Sears and the Auto shop.
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Starting at Wild Creek Trailhead, down to creek (waterfall area), around peninsula loop (white trail) and back.

No dogs. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: N/A miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meeting place: 1. Directions from south or south west: get to PA 248 past Slatington and make a right onto US 209 north. Just before you go under the turnpike bridges, make a left onto Harrity Rd, and then before you pass the P.J. Whelihans, make a right onto Pohopoco Rd. It's 7 more miles to the Wild Creek Trail head on the right. 2. Directions from the east or south east: take US 209 South and then make a right onto Trachsville Hill Rd for 1.3 mi. At the SS, turn left on Pohopoco Rd for 1 mi. The Wild Creek Trail Head will be on your left. 3. Directions from I-476 (PA Tpk): Get off at the US209/Mahoning Valley exit #74. DO NOT take the ramp labeled US 209 North. If you do, you cannot make the left onto Harrity. You have to take the US 209 South Ramp to the left and keep left at the bottom of the ramp to the Stop Sign and make a left onto US 209 North. Make the left at the traffic light onto Harrity and then follow the rest of the directions in #1. The GPS coordinates for the Wildcreek Trail Head: 40.890788 -75.563405 Suzanne (610)393-2662
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Suzanne Churchill 610-393-2662

Join us for a walk at Kalmback Memorial Park in Macungie

We'll walk on a beautiful stone trail through a wooded pine forest right in the heart of Macungie. After our exploration, we can head over to Rita's for a nice cool treat.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Kalmbach Memorial Park; 200 Cotton Street, Macungie PA 18062
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a morning walk in Northampton County.

This scenic crushed stone rail trail follows the Little Bushkill Creek as it heads north from Stockertown. We will walk 3 miles and then turn around to return to our cars. Bring water and snacks. Steady rain on morning of hike cancels event. No calls on morning of hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the trail head on Rt 191 (Main Street) Stockertown. From Rt. 33 northbound, exit at the Stockertown exit. Turn right onto Rt. 191 and follow Rt 191 to trailhead on your right (just past the electrical substation).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Let's take a walk and check out Monocacy Park in Bethlehem

Unfortunately,this walk is cancelled due to construction at Monocacy Park. We'll try again at another time. We'll take a short walk around the creek and check out some of the historic structures. Afterward, we can drive over to the Bethlehem Dairy Store on Linden Street for some famous homemade ice cream.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Meeting place: Monocacy Park, 100 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Bring your Kayak and join us for a 2 - 3 hour paddle

Want to spend a few hours kayaking with some friends on Lake Nockamixon? Bring your Kayak and join us for some fun in the sun. We will be starting out at the Haycock Boat Launch off of Route 563 in Quakertown. Pack a lunch if you want to picnic afterward and then we can stop at Owwowcow Creamery for some delicious homemade ice cream on the way home. If you don't have a kayak, you can rent one from Nature's Way on Routes 563 & 412. The cost is $40 for a single or $60 for a tandum for the whole day. You must transport the kayak yourself but they will supply the rubber roof protectors and tie it down for you. The boat launch is just down the road. The phone number to rent a boat is 215-536-8964.

Details
Meeting place: Haycock Boat Launch, Quakertown PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Let's take a walk through Lake Lenape Park

Looks there is a cute little nature/exercise trail running through the park that we can explore. Afterward, we'll find some ice cream

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Meeting place: Lake Lenape Park, 210 E Walnut Street, Sellersville PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Looking at a map, you wouldn’t give this park a second glance, but the Trexler Nature Preserve is a local jewel. It has some wonderful hills & valleys, amazing wildlife, several covered bridges, and a plethora of stunning views... I hope you can join us for an excellent day on the trails.

We’ll be keeping the group together throughout the day, so it’s important that you can maintain a 3 mph average pace. But this is a perfect hike for those people who want to attempt a 3 mph hike because there will be a pre-planned bail out at 9 miles into the hike. We’ll be first hiking the red trail which loops the boundary of the park. This will take us through the North Range of the park which has some truly great views of the area. At roughly 9 miles, we’ll be back at our cars, where people can call it a day if they want. For the rest of us, we’ll continue to explore the park using the interior trails. During this time, we’ll go by the Bison & Elk pens, the river, the covered bridges, etc. Like I mentioned, this park has a lot to offer… Hope to see you there!!!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9or 18 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader Brian T Miller 732-289-5506 or shirati1980@gmail.com
Posted on meetup.com? YES