Enjoy a tent camping weekend at Frances Slocum State Park

Let's have a fun camping weekend. We are going to head up to Frances Slocum State Park on Friday night for a relaxing weekend. No specific activities are planned as we will be playing it by ear. There are numerous hiking trails if you want to take a hike; a lake if you want to kayak and a swimming pool if you want to swim. Definitely, a campfire. We have 2 tent sites reserved that will hold 10 people. Cost for the site is $10 (non-refundable) for the weekend. These sites are almost filled. If there is enough interest for another site we can reserve, or you can reserve your own site. You will need to bring a tent and sleeping gear. We have some shared equipment like stoves, lanterns, etc. Bring your own food; but for Saturday evening, bring your meat of choice and a dish to share. Contact leader asap for more information if interested. http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrancesSlocumStatePark/Pages/default.aspx/

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Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle.

Please arrive by 4:45pm for a 5:00pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Traffic on Route 22 can be a challenge so please plan accordingly. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! Some Native American tribes called the August Moon the “Sturgeon Moon” because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. This is an 8 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Sunset is at 7:45pm and moonrise is at 8:09pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1000' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Rain/thunderstorms or overly cloudy conditions will cancel the hike.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Cancelled due to illness. Also there is a heat advisory and potential thunderstorms forecasted.

We'll walk through Lenape Park stopping half way through our walk for ice cream at Dairy Queen.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 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

Loop hike around the Green Lane Reservoir.

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.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 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

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

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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: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Monthly business meeting.

Quarterly scheduling meeting.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Hiking the Border Trail

We will hike the rolling hills of Trexler Nature Preserve Border Trail. This border loop includes a stream crossing, several very steep hills, long switch backs and open fields. Bring lots of sunscreen, bug spray, snacks / lunch, and AT LEAST 2 liters of water. Hiking boots and trekking poles are highly recommended. This trail is rated HARD by the preserve. Not a beginner's hike. Heavy rain thunderstorms cancels.

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Round trip road miles distance: 10+ miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10+ miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Trexler Nature Preserve Observation Parking Lot, Orchard Road,Schnecksville, PA.
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Hike the Monocacy Trail in Bethlehem and enjoy a Bach at Noon concert.

Meet at Illick's Mill to hike the Monocacy Trail to center city Bethlehem, where we will enjoy a Bach at Noon concert at the Central Moravian Church. After the concert, we will eat lunch in the Colonial Incdustrial Quarter and then walk the Monocacy Trail back to our cars. Bring lunch and water. Steady rain on the morning of the event cancels the hike, but we will meet at 11:30 at the church balcony for the concert. No calls the morning of the hike.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Illick's Mill, 100 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the rolling hills through Birdsboro Watershed

UPDATE: Because the cable bridges were washed away by recent rains, we will begin the hike at an alternate location to the original Rustic Park parking lot. NEW MEETING POINT: Old Route 82 parking area, 2000 Haycreek Road; Birdsboro, PA 19508 (40.239180,-75.829908). Hiking mostly in the shade, we will explore trails on both sides of Hay Creek in this beautiful, varied preserve, including both reservoirs and an old quarry that is now a climbing area. Two stream crossings over cable bridges or by wading. (We will cross each in both directions, for a total of four crossings.) Some wet, muddy areas. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and gloves and/or water shoes. This is a joint hike with BATONA Hiking Club. Leaders: Abbie Wysor (Batona), 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com, and Paula Uhrin (Allentown), 484-951-4299, JCNJ168@ptd.net.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10-12 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Old Route 82 parking area, 2000 Haycreek Road; Birdsboro, PA 19508 (40.239180,-75.829908)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

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

We will be walking through town to the park and 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) Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 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

Walk a mile to see Little River Band

Want to walk a mile to see The Little River Band Walk to the final 2018 Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Little River Band at Quakertown's Park at 4th. You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $20 cash for the concert. There will be a concession stand with food and drinks available; cash only. Tickets are available at the door at 6 pm so lets meet at 5:45 pm to get a good spot. Once your chairs are set up, we can walk around the park. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 21 N. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 at 5:45 pm. (make sure you don't just put the Chamber in your GPS because it may take you to the old site off of 663 - the new one is in town down from McCooles). It's about 3/4 to a mile walk to the park - and then back again when the concert is over. Info is available on the website below. Thunderstorms or rain cancels. (concert is still on unless severe weather, however, I am a fair weather concert go-er) Let me know if you are planning to attend in case parking is an issue: cpaetow@hotmail.com. https://quakertown.org/government/parks-recreation/concerts

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader if you are coming in case parking is an issue. cpaetow@hotmail.com
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Loop hike through the Delaware Water Gap including Dunnfield Creek, Sunfish Pond and the AT.

From the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center parking lot we will walk under Route 80 then 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 lunch stop at a rock outcropping on the northeast side of Sunfish Pond we will continue around the north side of Sunfish Pond to the Appalachian Trail and then travel back down the AT to our cars. Sturdy hiking boots are recommnded. Bring at least 2 quarts of water and lunch plus snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Meet at the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center, which is the first exit in NJ off Route 80 East.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Join us for a walk through Quakertown

We'll meet at the Eagle/Local in Quakertown and stay together as we head down to the Park at 4th. Once there, people can walk at their own pace as we circle around the different paths. After the walk we'll head back to the 200 year old historic Eagle/Local, a familiar local dive bar. Plans for renovations have been pushed back but the food is good! Meet in the parking lot behind the Eagle/Local. (make sure your GPS takes you to Quakertown and not Trumbauersville - we've had a few problems with that) Thunderstorms, Heavy rain cancels

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Eagle, Corner of Rts 212 and 313; Quakertown PA. Parking is on street; Usually quite a few spots across from the front entrance on Route 313 (Broad Street)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Weed Whack the Chestnut Oak trail at Lehigh Gap Nature Center.

We will be using gas powered weed trimmers to clear the trail. Bring water and gloves, long pants and long sleeved shirts. Eye and ear protection if you have if not it will be provided.

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Round trip road miles distance: 6 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Osprey House Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Directions can be found on the LGNC web site
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Evening Walk of 3-4 miles.

We will be walking on the paths of the scenic Lehigh Parkway. Meet at the Bogert Covered Bridge parking lot located on Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown. Optional refreshments at a local restaurant post walk.
Thunderstorms, heavy rains cancels.
Leader1: Joyce Partington 908-887-9034
Leader2: Heidy Wieder 484-294-8923

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: In order to facilitate parking for all participants that have signed up for this amazing outing, we have opted to change the meeting place to the "Li'L-LeHi Trout Nursery (AKA: Fish Hatchery)". We will still be meeting at 5:45pm and heading out at 6:00pm. The address is 2901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA 18103.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

Monthly business meeting.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Let's take the kids to see the "Pooh" tree

The Pooh Tree is a great place for children to visit. The walk is only about a half mile loop and perfect for little ones. It is a wooded trail so strollers would not work well but it is do-able for even toddlers at a slower pace. We'll make the loop for the children and spend a little time exploring the Pooh tree and then head back. If anyone wants to continue exploring trails, we can do that too. According to the Peace Valley website, "Peace Valley offers 14 miles of nature trails in the woods and meadows at the eastern end of Lake Galena. The walking options vary from groomed foot paths near the Nature Center Solar Building to remote hiking trails in the mature woods. The foot paths are generally mowed or graveled and provided with bridges or stone steps at creek crossings."

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1-2 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N. Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com