Monthly Business Meeting

Regular Monthly Business We will have both in person and zoom access. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81160243888?pwd=R09VeVNYblpFQ2VRTUVCNWk4UlJZZz09 Meeting ID: 811 6024 3888 Passcode: The passcode will sent via email to the forum. If you do not have access to a computer you can call into the meeting. The phone number is 1 646 558 8656

Details
Meeting place: Lehigh Gap Nature Center Pavillion 8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Easy 2.5 mile loop hike with some change in elevation.

This is an easy loop hike with some elevation change and rocky sections. We will meet at the parking lot of the Kittatinny Arboretum. We will walk through the Arboretum up to the LNE trail. Take the LNE trail to the Prairie Grass trail. This is where the change in elevation takes place. There will be some nice views from this trail. From there we will proceed to the Chestnut Oak trail and then to the Double GG trail and return to the LNE trail. Wear sturdy shoes, you may want to consider hiking poles and bring water. Finding the Arboretum parking lot can be tricky, call if you need directions or have any questions.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Please contact the event leaders: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934 Ann Griffin 610-760-0479 or 484-350-5832
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934
Co-leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

This is a pleasant, moderately challenging hike along various mountain bike trails in a section of old growth forest in the slopes above the Lehigh River in Fountain Hill

We will be moving at a decent clip, but stopping to enjoy the vistas and sights along the way. There are some wet areas and plenty of rocks, so please wear sturdy boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. No pets. No politics. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Please contact hike leader for starting location at least a day or two in advance. I won't be checking it the morning of the hike. Email preferred: ksnyd82@gmail.com Or text.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Trail Magic on the AT

We always get a great assortment of goodies and supplies. Fresh fruit, vegetables and sweet treats are always popular. You can also contact hike leader to find out what we need. Karen 267-424-4602 or email me at kjgradel@gmail.com.

Details
Meeting place: Meeting place: Bake Oven Road Parking lot. GPS Coordinates 40.744544, -75.738112
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Trail Magic on the AT

We always get a great assortment of goodies and supplies. Fresh fruit, vegetables and sweet treats are always popular. You can also contact hike leader to find out what we need. Karen 267-424-4602 or email me at kjgradel@gmail.com.

Details
Meeting place: Meeting place: Bake Oven Road Parking lot. GPS Coordinates 40.744544, -75.738112
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Removal of graffiti from the rocks and trash cleanup.

We will be partnering with multiple organizations, including the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club, to scrub graffiti from Bake Oven Knob. Other partners will include the Haycock Bouldering Coalition and the Flametamers Wildland Fire Crew. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the process of purchasing necessary cleanup supplies: 30 gallons of elephant snot, brushes, buckets, backpack sprayers, contractor storage locker, trash bags, etc. All will be in place by June 26th. The main parking lot will be closed off on the morning of the clean-up, with parking access restricted to volunteers only. All volunteers will be required to sign a PGC volunteer release form roster on clean-up day.

Details
Meeting place: Meeting place: Bake Oven Road Parking lot. GPS Coordinates 40.744544, -75.738112
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net