Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by Rick Morrissey, long time raptor counter and volunteer at Bake Oven Knob, regarding How to Identify Raptors at a Distance.

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

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Loop hike through the Nolde Forest

Nolde Forest encompasses more than 665 acres of deciduous woodlands and coniferous plantations. A network of trails makes the center’s streams, ponds, and diverse habitats accessible to all. We will hike most of the trails that wander throughout the park under tall trees and near creeks. Some trails are footpaths and others are remnants of gravel roads used by original owners of the mansion. We will stop at the Mansion to check out its unique architecture. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Heavy rain cancels. Trail map can be found here: https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737446&DocName=NOLD_ParkMap.pdf#

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: To my knowledge there is no street address for this parking lot. This parking lot is on Route 625 just a few miles south of the intersection with Route 724. You can refer to the link with the trail map and the Sawmill parking lot is very clearly marked.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Leaving from the Mill Creek Road parking lot, this is a 5.5 mile loop hike on hillside slopes and hilltop meadows in the North Range of Trexler Nature Preserve with about 820 feet elevation gain.

We will hike a number of trails on hillside slopes and hilltop meadows on this loop hike, accumulating about 820 feet of elevation gain. Wild flowers should be plentiful on the hilltop. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least a liter of water and food/snacks. No pets and no politics please. Rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Mill Creek Road Parking Lot Trexler Game Preserve DMS: 40°39'52.0"N 75°38'01.3"W DD: 40.664455, -75.633696
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Great workout with Great Views

Trail is well maintained and offers great views of Delaware Water Gap. The trail includes steep climbs and descents, with the first 2 miles being particularly challenging. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids.

Hike Leader: Howard Reid (610) 420-8194 howardnreidjr@gmail.com

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12.7 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Maintenance Hike in the am, Picnic in the pm

Bring gloves, water, snack, hiking boots. Bring small hand saws or clippers if you have them, otherwise tools provided. We will pick up trash, use walk behind weed wacker, remove branches from trail, trim briers, check Shelter. Then, meet at 1pm for picnic at Leaser Lake - North Ramp. Bring a dish to share. Hot dogs provided.

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Loop hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle

This is a loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, first climbing to Pulpit Rock and then onward to the Pinnacle for spectacular views of the Lehigh Valley from both locations. This is not a beginner's hike due to the 1000' ascent and very rocky terrain. Bring a least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot; 410 Reservoir Rd, Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

For those of us who need some easy walking to get back in shape... we will start on the walking path around the park loop (about 3/4 mile) and then the ballfield next to the Quakertown Park (almost 2 miles). You can do either loop or both depending on how much you want to do. See below for meeting location.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 +/- miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA (behind the Quakertown library.) Parking is getting challenging as weather is getting nicer. Let's meet in the parking lot next to the library lot. Turn into the library and park in the far lot by the blue dumpster and big electric grid building.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

We will be removing invasive vegetation and opening up the trail leading to Lock #2. If time permits we will also work on Lock #1.

For National Trails Day, we will continue our long standing maintenance activities at Lock #2 just north of Jim Thorpe along the D&L Trail. Please bring tools (such as rakes, loppers, and trowels), gloves, water and lunch. We will cross over the trestle bridge and immediately take the trail to the left to the locks. We should finish by 2pm. We will meet at the railroad trestle bridge in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Make sure your vehicle is completely off the road. Past the trestle bridge is a parking lot that will accommodate a large number of vehicles.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Trestle Bridge in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Contact leader with any questions 610-262-6977.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com