Starting at 7:30 PM Cheryl and Dan Kunkel will give a presentation on "Hiking in the Grand Canyon."

Following their presentation we will have a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, Pa.
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Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

This is a challenging hike along the Appalachian ridge which will include 1.1 miles on an exposed, unstable boulder field and a very steep 600 ft descent and return from Devil's Pulpit.

Not for beginners! Many great views! Leaving from and returning to Lehigh Furnace Gap on the A.T. This "loop"will include portions of the A.T. as well as the north and south trails on either side of it and the side trail to Devil's Pulpit. We will traverse a 1.1 mile unstable boulder field on the South trail and make the very steep 600 ft descent and return from Devil's Pulpit, a rock outcropping perched 200 ft above the Lehigh River. Numerous wonderful views! Wear sturdy boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels. Please RSVP by April 3. (ksnyd82@gmail.com)

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 21 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.3 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: SE corner of Weis Markets parking lot, Rt. 873, Schnecksville, PA.
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A one hour walk before attending the Allentown Symphony Concert.

Meeting at 12:00 Noon: South Mountain Preserve to do a one hour loop prior to Allentown Symphony Concert at 3:00PM. We will then go to Brew Works for fun and food.

Details
Meeting place: Meet at South Mountain Gateway Trail Entrance, Kline's Lane, Emmaus
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Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Loop Hike of Blue Marsh Lake

This is a 23-mile loop hike around the lower portion of Blue Marsh Lake. No significant elevation, though the distance does make this a not-for-beginner hike. Bring at least 2+liters of water plus lunch and snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 23 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Dry Brooks Day Use Center, park at the end of the road near the beach and concession stand
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike on the Henrys Woods, Jacobsburg, Sobers Run, and Homestead Trails.

The trails along the Bushkill Creek and Sobers Run are very scenic. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain on morning of hike cancels hike. No calls on morning of hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7-8 mi miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at the main parking lot on Belfast Rd. From Rt. 33 northbound, take the Belfast exit, turn right on Henry Rd, and then sharp left onto Belfast Rd. to the parking lot.
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Semi-annual maintenance and clean-up at Lock #2.

Maintenance at Lock #2. Will work at Lock #1 if we have enough help.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Meeting place: Rite-Aid Rt. 145 in Walnutport - 9:00AM or Lock #2 in Lehigh Gorge State Park at 9:45 AM.
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CHESTNUT OAK TRAIL MAINTENANCE

DO SPRING CLEANUP ON THE CHESTNUT OAK TRAIL AND SOME TRAIL WORK. BRING WATER AND GLOVES

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: MEET AT OSPREY HOUSE
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