Calendar - Allentown Hiking Club

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27	28 1-28-19 8:00 am \| Hike CANCELLED - Mens Breakfast and Hike Allentown hiking Clubs Men's Breakfast & Hike (Event cancelled.) Meet up for breakfast with discussion on Mens role in the hiking club, with an emphasis on bringing more men into the hiking club and into leadership roles. A short hike to follow. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: Please contact the event leader Posted on meetup.com? NO Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/CANCELLED-Mens-Breakfast-and-Hike-1542 CANCELLED - Mens Breakfast and Hike	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6 2-6-19 7:30 pm \| Meeting FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting Presentation by Rachael Rosenfeld from the Sierra Club on clean water. The presentation will be followed by the regular monthly business meeting. Details Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857 Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/FEBRUARY-MONTHLY-MEETING-1556 FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING	7 2-7-19 6:00 pm \| Hike Date Change - Weeknight Walks - Quakertown Eagle (3-4 miles) 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 lighted 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! As it is dark now, please wear bright clothing and/or bring a flashlight. 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 snow or rain cancels Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: The Eagle, Corner of Rts 212 and 313; Quakertown PA. Parking in lot in back or on street; Make sure you are going to the borough of Quakertown; some GPS takes you to Trumbauersville Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Date-Change-Weeknight-Walks-Quakertown-Eagle-34-miles-1547 Date Change - Weeknight Walks - Quakertown Eagle (3-4 miles)	8	9 2-9-19 9:00 am \| Hike Lehigh Gap Nature Center (12-15 miles) Hike the Trails of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center Meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center parking lot for a 12-15 mile hike on the AT and in the Nature Center. This hike is cross-posted with the Chester County Trail Club. The route may be adjusted depending on trail conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring 2L of water plus lunch and snacks. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12-15 miles Hike rating: E Meeting place: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080 Posted on meetup.com? NO Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Lehigh-Gap-Nature-Center-1215-miles-1558 Lehigh Gap Nature Center (12-15 miles)
10	11	12 2-12-19 6:00 pm \| Hike Cancelled - Weeknight Walks at 6:00 pm - Center Valley Promenade (2 miles) Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!) Due to inclement weather, the walk for tonight is cancelled It's dark now ~ let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll and burn a few calories so we can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Tuesday is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s. Thunderstorms or Heavy snow or rain cancels. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the Parking lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle). Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Cancelled-Weeknight-Walks-at-600-pm-Center-Valley-Promenade-2-miles-1549 Cancelled - Weeknight Walks at 6:00 pm - Center Valley Promenade (2 miles)	13	14	15	16
17 2-17-19 9:30 am \| Hike Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (10 miles) A loop hike to check out the flocks of snow geese and tundra swans. We will meet at the Visitor's Center for this 10 mile loop hike. Trails will be rocky and hilly and likely wet in spots as we will be following along Middle Creek for a period of time. Sturdy hiking boots and trekking poles are recommended. Please bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. If there is snow on the ground, microspikes or other traction devices will be mandatory. If time and conditions allow we can also move a little closer to the lake for an up close view of the waterfowl. Heavy rain or snow cancels. For additional information about the area and directions to the Visitor's Center please refer to their website: http://www.pgc.pa.gov/InformationResources/AboutUs/ContactInformation/Southeast/MiddleCreekWildlifeManagementArea/Pages/default.aspx Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles Hike rating: D+ Meeting place: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor's Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens PA 17578 Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Middle-Creek-Wildlife-Management-Area-10-miles-1538 Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (10 miles)	18	19	20	21 2-21-19 5:30 pm \| Hike Week Night Hike Walking around Trexler Memorial Park We will see how many loops we can do. You can choose how much you want go. Dinner after at Ringers Roost Details Meeting place: Trexler Memorial Park, Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104. GPS Coordinates: 40.5899545, -75.5297254 Posted on meetup.com? YES Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Week-Night-Hike-1568 Week Night Hike	22	23
24 2-24-19 9:00 am \| Hike Kyle's Backyard Series. CANCELLED Hiking in the Unami Hills This is part 1 of a series of hikes in the Green Lane Area. Two township preserves and an unnamed Lands Trust Parcel with a bit of private lands. So join in seeing the diabase and what it has to offer. Stream crossings, large boulders, meadows, and Devil's Potatoes Patch. Allentown Hiking Club members and special invites only. No MeetUp. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles Hike rating: D Meeting place: Please contact the event leader Posted on meetup.com? NO Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Kyles-Backyard-Series-CANCELLED-1543 Kyle's Backyard Series. CANCELLED	25	26	27	28 2-28-19 6:00 pm \| Hike Weeknight Walks - Quakertown McCooles (3-4 miles) Join us for 3-4 mile walk from the Quakertown Chamber of Commerce to the “Park at 4th” in Quakertown. Let's get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll through Quakertown to the lighted Park at 4th and Mill. As it is dark now, please wear bright clothing and/or bring a flashlight. We can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at McCoole's Red Lion Inn for some appetizers and drinks. Thunderstorms or heavy snow or rain cancels Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce (which is also the McCoole’s overflow parking) 21 N Main St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (This is located in town. If you put just the Chamber in your GPS it may take you to the old one on 663.) Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Weeknight-Walks-Quakertown-McCooles-34-miles-1550 Weeknight Walks - Quakertown McCooles (3-4 miles)	1	2 3-2-19 9:00 am \| Hike Trexler Nature Preserve (12-15 miles) Hike the trails of the Trexler Nature Preserve Meet at the Orchard Road parking lot for a 12-15 mile hilly hike exploring all corners of the Preserve. This hike is cross-posted with the Chester County Trail Club. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring 2L of water plus lunch and snacks. Details Hike rating: E+ Meeting place: Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Posted on meetup.com? NO Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Trexler-Nature-Preserve-1215-miles-1559 Trexler Nature Preserve (12-15 miles)

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