Monthly Business Meeting and presentation provided by the Executive Director of the Keystone Trails Association.

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

Annual cleanup of Lock #2

Please bring gloves, water and lunch. We will provide some tools, but bringing your own rake, clippers, broom etc, would be helpful. Rain date is November 12.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: .5 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Nesquehoning Trestle this will show up on your GPS as Lehigh Gorge Trail Bridge
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Co-leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

A challenging 10-mile hike along the Appalachian ridge which includes 1.1 miles on an exposed and rather unstable boulder field. Many fine views north and south! Not for beginners or people with balance issues

Leaving from Lehigh Furnace Gap on the AT, this “loop” hike will include portions of the AT as well as blue-blazed side trails. We will be moving at a good clip when the trail is easy, but taking our time thru the boulders and stopping to enjoy the vistas and sights along the way. Numerous views both north and south of the Northeast Extension and Lehigh River. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. No pets. Rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader via text or at ksnyd82@gmail.com. Parking limited (may need carpooling).
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Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Walk and concert

Walk the Monocacy Trail from Illick's Mill to Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, where we will enjoy the Bach at Noon concert. This concert will feature period instruments. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert, we will eat lunch along the Monocacy Creek and then walk back to our cars. The trail is 4 miles round trip and we will enjoy a fairly leisurely pace. Bring lunch and a face mask for the concert. Steady rain on the morning of the event will cancel the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the parking lot at 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

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 11am so that you can check out the nearby Emmaus Farmers Market beforehand. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky and some areas may be wet or muddy. Bring water and lunch/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

A hike through the wilds of the Trexler Game Preserve

START TIME CHANGED TO 8:30AM This loop hike will explore many areas of the Game Preserve, beginning at the Trexler Environmental Center, following the Border Trail through the Central Range to the North Range, then taking a variety of trails to explore the lesser-traveled sections of the park, returning to the Central Range and concluding on several trails that run along the Jordan Creek and then joining the Border Trail to get us back to the start. There will be several long, steep climbs, multiple scenic overlooks, and likely buffalo and elk sightings. Early bailout options will be available. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 14 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Road Schnecksville, PA
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299