A tour of the new growth in the Superfund site.

This hike is being led by Dennis Hurley (dennisjhurley@comcast.net; 717-385-6879) in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Very steep and rocky climb (not for people with a fear of heights), 800 feet elevation in one mile to the top of the mountain (optional easier climb 1.5 miles up the Winter Trail – this is still a steep climb.), east on AT to power line, west on service road, down Winter Trail. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are also recommended. Perhaps also bring gloves for the rocky climb.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at: AT parking/Lehigh Gap, 4940 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088. AT east parking lot.
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