Presentation followed by Allentown Hiking Club Monthly Business Meeting

Prior to the AHC April business meeting, Author Jeffrey Ryan will discuss his books: Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail and his newly released Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail. Ryan is an avid hiker who has hiked a number of long-distance trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail and the New England National Scenic Trail. Copies of Appalachian Odyssey and Blazing Ahead will be available for purchase and the author would be delighted to sign copies. Learn more about Jeff and his books at www.JeffRyanAuthor.com.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
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Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

This is a challenging hike which will include a 1000ft+ ascent and some very rocky terrain, and will feature stops at Dan's Pulpit, Balanced Rock, Tri-County Corner & Allentown Shelter.

Definitely not for beginners! If you have the stamina for a steep ascent, are a skilled rock hopper, and a fan of great vistas, you should enjoy this hike. If your main purpose is to go fast and get exercise, please consider another hike. We will be moving at a good clip, but stopping to enjoy the vistas and sightings along the way. We'll be doing some shuttling, so I'll be looking for volunteer drivers. Wear sturdy boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. No dogs. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 16 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader at least 2 days in advance (ksnyd82@gmail.com)
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Hike the Monocacy Trail and enjoy a Bach at Noon concert.

We will meet at Illick's Mill to walk the Monocacy Trail to center city, arriving in time for the Bach Concert at Central Moravian Church. Conductor Greg Funfgeld introduces each piece. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert we will eat lunch in the historical industrial area, and then walk back to our cars. Bring lunch and water. Steady rain on morning of event will cancel the hike, and we will meet at the church at 11:30 to enjoy the concert.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Ilick's Mill parking lot, 100 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Let’s hope spring is finally here. We'll 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. Meet outside in the Parking Lot next to LLBean (the side without an entrance) A favorite; Tuesday is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s. Thunderstorms, Heavy rain or Snowstorm cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet outside in the Parking Lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
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Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Variety of hikes being held in the Jim Thorpe area

Save this weekend to hike with Keystone Trails Association (KTA). Allentown Hiking Club will be hosting a variety of hikes for the KTA Spring Hiking/Meeting weekend in the Jim Thorpe area. See the following hikes below and find one, or two or three to join! Hope to see everyone out this weekend.

Details
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A moderate hike of the switchback railroad

This hike is being led by Ed Lawrence in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This rugged hike will start at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. We will hike on historic rail beds with a graded ascent to a vista followed by a steep descent back into town. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 4 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at Mauch Chunk Lake Park; 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Loop hike through the Trexler Nature Preserve

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html The Trexler Nature Preserve is a 1,108 acre expanse founded by Gen. Harry C Trexler as a way to protect endangered bison and elk at the turn of the century. This hike will take us through sections of the preserve where we will most likely catch a glimpse of these animals in their natural habitat. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at Trexler Nature Preserve; 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078
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Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

A loop hike through the Weiser State Forest

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This loop hike will cover most trails within the Penn Forest Tract. Trails range from fire roads and power line trails to more rugged forest trails. Some trails may be very muddy. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles and sunscreen are also recommended. To find this parking lot - if you’re coming from Jim Thorpe drive north on 903 and follow that until you reach the PA NE Extension. If you’re on the PA Turnpike NE Extension there is an exit for Route 903 North that accepts EZPass only, no cash. Once on 903 North turn right at the first intersection after the PA Turnpike interchange and then another immediate right onto Dogwood Drive. That will turn into Stony Mountain Road and weave through a development. Follow that until the road takes a hard left turn and then the parking lot is about a half mile ahead on your right. There’s a very clear sign for Penn Forest Tract Weiser Forest District at the parking lot.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Weiser State Forest, Penn Forest Tract; 299 Stony Mountain Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Exploring the KTA section of the AT

This hike is being led by Paul Shaw in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html One of the most scenic hikes in Pennsylvania! After hiking to the top of the Kittatinny Ridge on the AT we will traverse the spectacular North Trail with extensive ridge top grasslands and amazing views of the Lehigh River and ridges and valleys to the north. After descending the north slope of the Kittatinny Ridge, we complete our loop back to the Nature Center via a succession of very scenic trails with continuous views. This AT section is now maintained by the KTA. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are also recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center; 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
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This will be an out and back hike along the Lehigh River from Weissport to Jim Thorpe.

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html The trail offers views of the river, the trout-filled canal, lock and building remnants, and forested mountain slopes. Wear hiking boots or sturdy sneakers. Bring water and an optional snack.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 5 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at: Lehigh Canal Park Bridge St Weissport, PA GPS coordinates 40.831516, -75.700648
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Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Variety of hikes being held in the Jim Thorpe area

Save this weekend to hike with Keystone Trails Association (KTA). Allentown Hiking Club will be hosting a variety of hikes for the KTA Spring Hiking/Meeting weekend in the Jim Thorpe area. See the following hikes below and find one, or two or three to join! Hope to see everyone out this weekend.

Details
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Loop hike to explore the Switchback Railroad

This hike is being led by Ed Lawrence in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Starting at Mauch Chunk Lake Park we will hike the entire Switchback Railroad Loop in a counter clockwise direction. The first third of the hike will be relatively flat hiking into Jim Thorpe which will bring us to the bottom of the historic incline and culminating in the ascent, views and lunch. The remainder of the hike will be a long gradual descent on the historic rail bed back to our vehicles. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 11 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Meet at Mauch Chunk Lake Park; 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Hike to Glen Onoko Falls with exploration of the falls and tunnel

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This is an out and back hike. We will depart from the hotel and walk to Glen Onoko Falls. The way to and from the falls is easy but there is a steep climb as we explore the falls themselves. We can also explore the old railway tunnel. Please bring 2+liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at The Inn at Jim Thorpe; 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Hike through the D&L including canal and rail trail

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This is an out and back hike. We will depart from the hotel and walk towards the D&L, crossing the train trestle to the round table. We will take a side trip to Locks #1 and #2. We will cross the car bridge on our way back to the hotel. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear hiking boots.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at The Inn at Jim Thorpe; 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Explore Jim Thorpe and the D&L

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html From the hotel, we will walk down Broadway past the Courthouse to Josiah White Park and the Train Station, where we will go inside to look at the display, which features a town time line. We will continue up Race St., passing St. Mark’s Church and the Historic Stone Row. Then we will return to Broadway to view the buildings along this historic street, before climbing Hill St. to South Ave. We will walk to Sam Miler Park Field to see the Pisgah Plane of the Switchback Railroad and then descend to the Asa Packer Mansion and the D & L Trail. We will walk north on the rail trail less than 2 miles, crossing the Lehigh River, and then take a level footpath about ¼ mile to see Lock 2. We will retrace our route back to Jim Thorpe and the hotel. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at The Inn at Jim Thorpe; 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Loop hike of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Hike the trails on LGNC. 750 acre wildlife refuge with 13 miles of trails with connections to the Appalachian Trail, D&L and Lehigh River Water Trails. Recovered superfund site. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center; 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
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Leader: Sam Carlson 610-791-0709

Exploring the KTA's section of the AT

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Very steep climb, 1000 ft. elevation in 1 mile to top of mountain, down winter trail, cross bridge, hike up steep hill, 1000 ft. elevation to Outerbridge Shelter, then blue trail to top of mountain, down LGNC trail, visit Osprey House nature center, cross bridge to cars. Please bring 2+ liters of water and lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Perhaps also bring gloves for the rocky climb.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at 4940 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088 AT east parking lot GPS 40.781994-75.602741
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Loop hike including a mile long boulder field on the AT ridge

This hike is being led by Carl Rush in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html The hike will start at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. We will shuttle to the AT at Ashfield Road, Lehigh Furnace Gap. We will hike the AT north to the south Blue trail, there will be ROCKS. Join AT, Take north blue Trail, to AT to Outerbridge Shelter, to LGNC Trail to car. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are also recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center; 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
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A tour of the new growth in the Superfund site.

This hike is being led by Dennis Hurley (dennisjhurley@comcast.net; 717-385-6879) in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Very steep and rocky climb (not for people with a fear of heights), 800 feet elevation in one mile to the top of the mountain (optional easier climb 1.5 miles up the Winter Trail – this is still a steep climb.), east on AT to power line, west on service road, down Winter Trail. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are also recommended. Perhaps also bring gloves for the rocky climb.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at: AT parking/Lehigh Gap, 4940 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088. AT east parking lot.
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Loop hike around Lehigh Gap West

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Starting from Lehigh Gap Nature Center, hike Woodpecker Trail through rocky ground to Appalachian Trail. Climb steadily up the AT (southbound), pass a spring on the right, then reach George W. Outerbridge Shelter where we will enjoy a break. Continue ascending up the AT to the scenic North Trail where we will see fantastic views of the Lehigh River valley, Palmerton, and Bowmanstown. Learn a brief history of the New Jersey Zinc Company and efforts of the Superfund cleanup. Hike along the ridge, through grasslands, until we reach the third communication tower. Turn left onto the Appalachian Trail (northbound). Enjoy lunch at a campsite before descending back to Woodpecker Trail and Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are also recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Rd., Slatington PA 18080
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Leader: Pam Root 484-626-2220 pswilson01@aol.com

Variety of hikes being held in the Jim Thorpe area

Save this weekend to hike with Keystone Trails Association (KTA). Allentown Hiking Club will be hosting a variety of hikes for the KTA Spring Hiking/Meeting weekend in the Jim Thorpe area. See the following hikes below and find one, or two or three to join! Hope to see everyone out this weekend.

Details
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Hope your taxes are done ~

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html We'll meet at Boat Launch A (by the bathrooms and pavilion) and make a 4 1/2 mile loop using the Switchback, Board Bottom, Fireline and Shoreline Trails. One steep ascent and one steep descent. This will be a leisurely paced Sunday hike; we'll take our time and enjoy the trail. For those interested, there is a beautiful section along the creek we can check out adding an additional 2 miles for a total of 6.5 miles. Meet at Mauch Chunk Park Boat Launch A Mauch Chunk Lake Park 625 Lentz Trail Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4.5-6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Mauch Chunk Park Boat Launch A; Mauch Chunk Lake Park; 625 Lentz Trail Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Loop hike to explore Glen Onoko Falls

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This is an out and back hike. We will depart from the hotel and walk to Glen Onoko Falls. The way to and from the falls is easy but there is a steep climb as we explore the falls themselves. We can also explore the old railway tunnel. Please bring 2+liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at The Inn at Jim Thorpe; 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Susan Meyer 610-462-1310

Loop hike around the lake at Tuscarora State Park

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html This is a loop hike around the lake at Tuscarora State Park. There are no significant climbs and the trails are well maintained. There are two stream crossings and some areas may be muddy. Please bring 2+liters of water and lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are recommended. Note that the street address is deceptive. On Tuscarora Park Road there will be a very clear sign for Tuscarora State Park at the park entrance, even though it may not be exactly where your GPS takes you. Once you enter the park keep staying straight on the park road to the very end and the parking lot there. Do not follow signs for the Park Office.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7-9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at Tuscarora State Park; 687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville, PA 18214
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Loop hike of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Hike the trails on LGNC. 750 acre wildlife refuge with 13 miles of trails with connections to the Appalachian Trail, D&L and Lehigh River Water Trails. Recovered superfund site. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center; 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Loop hike through the Trexler Nature Preserve

This hike is planned in support of the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Follow-up to Friday’s hike to explore additional trails at this location. The Trexler Nature Preserve is a 1,108 acre expanse founded by Gen. Harry C Trexler as a way to protect endangered bison and elk at the turn of the century. This hike will take us through sections of the preserve where we will most likely catch a glimpse of these animals in their natural habitat. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at Trexler Nature Preserve; 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Please enter off of Game Preserve Road at the sign for the ZOO and go all the way in (following a long, winding one way road) to the parking lot directly in front of the zoo buildings. DO NOT PARK IN THE FIRST LOT TO THE LEFT WHICH SAYS “TRAIL HEAD.” .As you face the zoo buildings, we will be in the lot to the far right. Look for a red pick-up truck.. Lucy - 267-664-3550 (cell)
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Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

A tour of the new growth in the Superfund site.

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED This hike is being led by Dennis Hurley (dennisjhurley@comcast.net; 717-385-6879) in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Very steep and rocky climb, 800 ft. elevation in 1 mile to top of mountain, down winter trail, cross bridge, hike up steep hill to Outerbridge Shelter, then blue trail to top of mountain to view above the Devil's Pulpit, then back down the mountain to cars. Not for people with fear of heights. Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Sunscreen and trekking poles are also recommended. Perhaps also bring gloves for the rocky climb.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at 8899 PA Route 873 Slatington PA 18080. AT west parking lot. Right after bridge. (40.781319-75.608707)
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Hike Little Gap to Lehigh Gap

This hike is being led by Jim Foster in conjunction with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) Spring Hiking Weekend in Jim Thorpe. https://www.kta-hike.org/spring-hiking-weekend-2018.html Jim Foster, Chair of the KTA A.T. section committee, will lead a 5 mile hike on the eastern portion of KTA's section. You'll learn about the history of the area, the remediation work on top of the mountain and the plans to re-route the A.T. section. The hike will be from Little Gap to Lehigh Gap, using the winter trail near Lehigh Gap. Meet at the Lehigh Gap East parking lot at 9 a.m. We'll take enough cars to get everyone to Little Gap, then hike from Little Gap to Lehigh Gap. Please bring 2+ liters of water and lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at: 4940 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088. AT east parking lot. Gps 40.781994-75.60274
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Join us for a walk through Quakertown

Your taxes are done! Get outside and take a deep breath! It's staying light a little longer so we may walk a little further. We'll meet at the Eagle/Local in Quakertown and stay together as we head down to the 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. Proprietors of The Local in Souderton, which offered fresh farm to table food, purchased the Eagle in Quakertown last year. Plans for renovations have been pushed back but the food is great. In addition to the unique fresh burgers, Monday night is Mac and Cheese night. 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, ice or rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Eagle, Corner of Rts 212 and 313; Quakertown PA. Parking is behind the hotel or on the street; Usually quite a few spots across from the front entrance on Route 313 (Broad Street)
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Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Spring maintenance of Lock #2.

Bring lunch, water, and gloves. I will bring tools.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Rite Aid parking lot in Walnutport. Those familiar with Lock #2 can meet at the Lock about 10:15Am
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Loop hike around the Green Lane Reservoir... and it's EARTH DAY!

This loop hike will circle the Green Lane Reservoir, affording views of both the lake and countryside. There will be several short climbs and stream crossings. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Meet at the Park Office at the dead end of Snyder Road, just south of the dam. 2144 Snyder Road Green Lane, PA 18054
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Join us for a 2 - 3 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

Spring should definitely be here by now! We'll stay together as we take a walk through town to the Park at 4th and then we'll walk around the paths there where people can go at their own pace. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (by the side of the Police Station/borough hall - across from the bank and shopping center) Heavy rain, snow or ice 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) )
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Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle.

Please arrive by 4:30pm for a 4:45pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Please plan accordingly. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! April’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the pink moss, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. This is an 8 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Moonrise is at 7:37pm and sunset is at 7:55pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1000' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Rain or cloudy conditions cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting

Rescheduled presentation by Fred Branyan highlighting his adventures hiking/climbing Mt. Adams in the Cascades in Washington State. 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? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Join us for a short walk before the Allentown Hiking Club Meeting

Let's get a little exercise before the meeting starts. We will meet at St. Timothy's and walk about .6 miles to Cali Burrito on Reading Road to have some dinner. Afterward we'll head back to the church for the club meeting. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel the walk

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com