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We'll be hiking from the Fort Franklin Rd AT trailhead to Tri-County Corner (and back) clearing blowdowns and leaners between Allentown Shelter and Tri-County Corner. I will be looking for help carrying the chainsaw, associated supplies, and safety equipment, as well as removing bucked logs from the trail. For safety reasons, please wear sunglasses/safety glasses, leather gloves and some blaze orange if you have them. Clippers and/or small hand saws are also welcome. Bring water and lunch. No pets. Please text Kerry at 610-737-7768 if you can make it!

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.

Maintenance tasks include clearing the 1/4 mile access trail from the D&L Trail to the lock, clearing vegetation from the capstones and inside the lock, and removing invasive plants. If we have time and manpower, we will also hike the 1/2 mile to the Coalport Weigh Lock and clear that trail and lock. Please bring tools such as garden rakes, garden trowels, loppers or clippers, gloves, lunch and water. We will finish by 2 pm. Rain on the morning of the event will cancel the trip.

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.

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.

Hikers will meet at the PA Game Commission Parking Lot in Kempton then proceed over the Appalachian Trail up the ridge to Dan’s Pulpit proceed past balance rock, Tri County Corner, the Allentown Shelter and the hike will end at Rt# 309.

This is a point-to-point hike so all hikers need to confirm attendance with hike leader so transportation can be coordinated.

Celebratory gathering and dinner will be held at the Thunderhead Lodge.

Weather cancels hike. Rain date: Sunday, May 18.

Meeting Place: PA Game Commission Parking Lot, 409 Pine Swamp Road, Kempton, PA 19529
Coordinates: 40.62761745481498, -75.9529019748656

Wear hiking boots, bring work gloves, water, and snacks. You can also bring small hand saws or clippers if you have them; otherwise, tools will be provided. From removing trash to trimming back encroaching vegetation, to painting blazes, to removing blowdowns, to clearing invasives, to checking on the shelter, there will be something for everyone to do.

I'm hoping to miss the crowds and hike this on a Tuesday. We will meet at the parking lot on Route 118 and hike the lollipop loop north and then clockwise to view all 21 waterfalls of Ricketts Glen. Trail conditions are likely to be muddy and slick and therefore sturdy hiking boots are required, and trekking poles are suggested. We will be taking our time to enjoy the waterfalls and the views and I'm expecting this to take a full day. Bring at least 2L of water plus lunch/snacks. Heavy rains or thunderstorms will cancel. If it is of interest, we can also explore the <1 mile loop on the south side of Route 118.

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.

This loop hike will circle the Green Lane Reservoir, affording views of both the lake and countryside. Total elevation gain is just over 1,000'. There will be several short climbs and stream crossings. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain cancels.

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.