Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by AHC club member Mike Swartley about his Antarctica Adventure.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Short morning hike at Trexler Nature Preserve to start your day.

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike south from the Game Preserve Road parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Might be a little muddy in parts. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.654708217668315, -75.6307054122471 Trexler Border Trail Parking Lot off Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Hike and Concert

Meet at the Illick's Mill parking lot in Bethlehem to hike the Monocacy Trail 2 miles to Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem. The trail is flat, a combination of pavement and natural surfaces. The concert by the Bach Choir is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert, we will eat lunch beside the Monocacy Creek and then walk 2 miles back to our cars. Bring lunch and water. Steady rain, sleet or snow on the morning of the event will cancel the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the Illick's Mill parking lot, 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Short morning hike at Trexler Nature Preserve to start your day.

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike north from the Game Preserve Road parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Might be a little muddy in parts. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.654708217668315, -75.6307054122471 Trexler Border Trail Parking Lot off Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

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 folks can first stop at the Emmaus Farmers Market which opens at 10am... I'll be there! Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky and some areas may be muddy. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Steady rain or snow cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
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 jcnj168@ptd.net

see details below.

Explore beautiful Beltzsville State Park with 482 feet of elevation gain. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks and lots of fluids. Contact: Howard Reid (610) 420-8194 howardnreidjr@gmail.com

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.1 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: End of Preachers Camp Road GPS 40.873621, -75.571928)
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Leaving from the Central Range Trailhead off Old Packhouse Rd, this is a 5 mile loop hike on creek-side and wooded slopes in the Central Range of Trexler Nature Preserve with about 525 feet elevation gain.

We will hike a few different trails along Jordan Creek and the wooded slopes above on this loop hike, accumulating about 525 feet of elevation gain. We will also pass by the Bison herd. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least a liter of water and food/snacks. No pets and no politics please. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Central Range Trailhead 5375 Old Packhouse Rd Schnecksville, PA Trexler Game Preserve DMS: 40°38'58.2"N 75°37'18.1"W DD: 40.649512, -75.621701
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Beautiful Cardio Workout

Beautiful and challenging hike with great cardio opportunities with 964 feet of elevation changes. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids.

Hike Leader: Howard Reid (610) 420-8194 howardnreidjr@gmail.com

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.2 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Riday Trailhead, High School, 452 N, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Short morning hike at Trexler Nature Preserve to start your day.

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike north from the Mill Creek parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Might be a little muddy in parts. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.66457873039469, -75.63368136148617 - Trexler Nature Preserve Mill Creek Rd Parking Lot, Schnecksville
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Spend an afternoon with the KTA enjoying Spring blooms, learning about plans for the Scott Farm property, and a picnic!

Enjoy beautiful Virginia bluebell wildflowers blooming in profusion along the Appalachian and Conodoguinet Creek. Learn about plans for the Scott Farm property as the future home of Keystone Trails Association and an important hub for trail activities by conservation partners. The adjacent Kittatinny Ridge is a major flyway for migratory birds and an iconic landscape deserving amplified awareness and protection.

*3:00 p.m. – Easy four-mile out-and-back hike.
*4:30 p.m. – Alternative half-mile out and back.
*5:00 p.m. – Picnic at Scott Farm The event is free, but please register by April 19!

REGISTER at this link https://ktahike.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/3194

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Drive yourself per the details in the linked description or contact the event leader if interested in carpooling.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by Rick Morrissey, long time raptor counter and volunteer at Bake Oven Knob, regarding How to Identify Raptors at a Distance.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com