Hike the Slate Heritage Trail.

Hike from Slatington to Slatedale on a rail trail and return. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the D & L parking lot on Main Street in Slatington, just west of the Lehigh River.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be presentation by Greg Huber on Big Trees of Lehigh Valley.

Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St., Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Ironton Rail Trail HIke

This is an easy hike that loops back to the parking lot. Bring water and whatever snacks you want.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: From MacArthur Rd. (145) turn eastward onto Chestnut Street. Parking lot is 3/4 mile on right.
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This program was rescheduled from February 9th.

Short walk along the Hassen Creet Nature Trail where we will construct and install a Wood Box and possibly see beavers! Expect it to be "smeary" so wear boots and bring clean shoes for the concert. Then enjoy at 3:00 PM the Allentown Symphony concert featuring Beethoven Emperor Piano Concerto. Afterwards, a bite and brew at the Brew Works. Concert tickets 10% discount - day of or ahead, call/email Mercedes. 10% off food at Brew Works, 812 Hamilton St. with concert stub. Miller Symphony Hall is located at 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. Free parking at the garage deck at 6th & Linden St. Leader (and cellist): Mercedes.Jurkiewicz@gmail.com (484-515-8001) Co-Leader and Usher: Ron Kieffer (610-562-8680)

Details
Meeting place: 12:00 pm at the Macungie Township Park off Rte 200 just north of Fogelsville.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Hike along the Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown.

Your taxes are done! Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of one of Allentown's parks, starting near the Fish Hatchery and following the trail along the south side of the creek, and passing Bogert's Covered Bridge. At the North Bridge, we will cross the creek and return along the north side to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From US 22, go south on Cedar Crest Blvd. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road, cross the Little Lehigh and turn right into the parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Bike the D&L Trail - Bethlehem to Easton

Pleasant, mainly flat with some short hills along the D&L Canal path. Conversational pace. Rain cancels. Optional extension of the ride if the trail to WY-Hit-Tuk is open.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 20 miles
Meeting place: Bethlehem Sand Island Trail Head.
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Do cleanup work on Lock#2

The club had adopted Lock#2 on the Lehigh canal at the entrance to Lehigh Gorge. We will do our annual cleanup. Bring gloves, water and lunch. Those wanting to go directly to the Canal we should be there about 10:15 AM.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Rite Aid parking lot in Walnutport
Posted on meetup.com? NO

A loop hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle.

This is a 9 mile hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir and going up to the Pulpit and then Pinnacle for spectacular winter views. This is not a beginner's hike due to the 1000' ascent and rocky terrain. Bring plenty of water and lunch/snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir Trail Head parking lot, 40 Reservoir Road, Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships in Northampton County

Also known as the Towpath Bike Trail, this paved path includes sections of the Lehigh Canal, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Lehigh Valley Transit interurban routes. We will walk the southern section along the Lehigh River. Bring snack and water. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Riverview Park. From US22, take 25th Street South for about 2 miles and turn right on Lehigh Drive. Turn right into the parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Loop hike on several park trails.

We will hike the Henrys Woods and Jacobsburg Trails, and finish on the Homestead Trail. Since hunting is permitted until noon on parts of the Homestead Trail, wear blaze orange. Bring a snack and water. Steady rain cancels the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Take PA 33 to the Belfast exit (7 miles north of US 22). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then left on Belfast Road and drive 0.6 mile to the parking lot on your left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com