Monthly Business Meeting and Hike Leader scheduling

CANCELLED - MARCH MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING and HIKE LEADER SCHEDULING DUE TO A PLUMBING ISSUE AT THE CHURCH WHERE WE HOLD OUR MEETINGS, THE MARCH BUSINESS MEETING IS CANCELLED. HIKE LEADERS - PLEASE POST YOUR HIKES FOR THE NEXT QUARTER ON THE HIKING CLUB WEBSITE OR SEND TO AGNES Notice change in Meeting Time to 7:45. The church has a service and we cannot get into the building early. Hike leaders - please bring your hike dates for April, May, June and July (the newsletter will be shifting by one month so we need to add the extra month to the next newsletter)

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: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

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. 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

Loop hike around Blue Marsh Lake

This is a 23-mile loop hike around the lower portion of Blue Marsh Lake. There is no significant elevation gain, though the distance and pace make this a not-at-all-for-beginner hike. Bring at least 2+liters of water plus lunch and plenty of snacks to stay fueled. Steady rain or snow cancels. As this is a hike around a lake there are no bailout points and the group will need to stay together the entire time. Please ensure that you are fully intending to participate with the group for the entire loop hike. Website for the meeting point: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/blue-marsh-lake-dry-brooks-day-use-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74763

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 24 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Meet at the Dry Brooks Day Use Center and park at the end of the road near the beach and concession stand.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

CANCELLED - Join us for 3-4 mile walk from the Quakertown Chamber of Commerce to the “Park at 4th” in Quakertown.

Hello ~ The governor has urged all Pennsylvanians to take steps of social distancing in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid overwhelming the medical system. Bucks is one of the counties that the Governor has asked for schools and non-essential businesses to close so this Bucks County group walk is cancelled. Fresh air and walking outdoors is still recommended and I urge you all to get fresh air while keeping your social/physical distances. Let's all try to stay healthy and hope to see you soon ~ ******************************************************** Let's get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll through Quakertown to the lighted Park at 4th and Mill. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at McCoole's Red Lion Inn for some appetizers and drinks. Thunderstorms, 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

To Knife Edge from 309.

(CANCELLED) We will hike to the Knife Edge not doing maintenance. Then on the way back, we will remove branches, blow downs, briers, rocks, trash. Getting trail prepared for walk behind weed whacker. We will also paint Blazes and add Blazes where needed. Bring gloves, water, and snack. Possible walk to New Tripoli Campsite. Meet at 309 parking lot - GPS Coordinates for your reference: 40.7074317932129, -75.8073654174805. Contact: Ed Ritter, critter888@verizon.net, 610-730-2683

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 4-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meeting at 309 AT Parking Access, across the street from this address: 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

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

Hello ~ The governor has urged all Pennsylvanians to take steps of social distancing in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid overwhelming the medical system. Bucks is one of the counties that the Governor has asked for schools and non-essential businesses to close so this Bucks County group walk is cancelled. Fresh air and walking outdoors is still recommended and I urge you all to get fresh air while keeping your social/physical distances. Let's all try to stay healthy and hope to see you soon ~ ******************************************************** We will be walking through town to the lighted park and can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. As it is dark now, please wear bright clothing and/or bring a flashlight. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) Thunderstorms, heavy snow or rain cancels.

Details
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

Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting

Notice change in Meeting Time to 7:45. The church has a service and we cannot get into the building early.

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: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net