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
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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.
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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.
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

A short challenging hike in Lehigh Gap with a steep 1000' ascent, some fine views of Palmerton, and some interesting history

We'll hike up a steep rocky slope in Lehigh Gap, past the George W. Outerbridge Shelter on the AT, up to the top of the ridge with fine views of Palmerton below, then back down a series of trails thru the recovering Palmerton Zinc Superfund Site, past the Marshall Mansion atop the red hill, and along the Lehigh River on the bed of the former Lehigh-New England RR. This is not a beginner's hike due to the steep 1000' ascent and rocky terrain. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least a liter of water and food/snacks. No pets and no politics please. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Osprey House, Lehigh Gap Nature Center
8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080 GPS: 40.78411, -75.60915
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Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Explore downtown Allentown and enjoy a Bach At Noon concert.

Meet at Trout Hall at Walnut and S. 4th Streets in Allentown. We will walk around the area of downtown Allentown which William Allen laid out in 1762. This walk is on city sidewalks and will include stops to see the sights and learn some history. We will end at St. John's Lutheran Church, 37 S. 5th St., for the Bach at Noon concert. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. Bring snacks and water. Rain on the morning of the walk will cancel the walk and we will meet at 11:50 am at the church for the concert.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Trout Hall at Walnut and S.4th St. in Allentown.
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Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Monthly Business Meeting and quarterly scheduling.

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

Walk around Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary

Explore some of the trails at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary with an optional stop after the walk for some food.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus PA 18049
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Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Port Clinton to Eckville

This hike has some aggressive climbing leaving Port Clinton and should take 6 – 7 hours. This is a point-to-point hike and cars will be parked at the Port Clinton parking lot on RT 61 and at the PA Game Commission parking lot in Kempton. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids. Hikers must register with Howard Reid via email howardnreidjr@gmail.com, txt or phone call (610) 420-8194 ahead of the hike so that the proper number of vehicles are distributed at both sites.

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

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 16 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Port Clinton AT Parking Lot Route 61 - click here for map.
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Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

8 mile loop hike around the Tuscarora Lake

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 several areas are likely to be muddy. Please bring 2+ liters of water and lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trail map can be found here: https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737207&DocName=TUSC_ParkMap.pdf

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Tuscarora State Park; 687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville, PA 18214 I've found that mapping apps don't get the street address correctly placed on a map. There is a large sign on Tuscarora Park Road at the park's entrance. Enter the park and keep driving straight to the very far parking lot.
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Point to point hike starting from the Osprey House and finishing at Translater Lane.

This is an evening trek where will hike a series of trails throughout Lehigh Gap Nature Center property... LNE Trail, Prairie Grass Trail, Charcoal Trail, Appalachian Trail up to a grouping of cell towers where we will wait for sunset before descending Translater Lane. Total elevation gain will be approximately 1,200'. At the towers we will wait for dark and listen for the calls of the Whip-Poor-Will on our way back down. We will be hiking in the dark on the descent so a flashlight or headlamp is essential. Please bring water and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended as the area we will be hiking is steep and rocky. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Osprey House at Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC), 8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

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

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

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

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

A short monthly business meeting followed by a potluck picnic.

It's that time again for our annual picnic. The club will provide hot dogs and drinks. We ask our members to bring a favorite dish to share with the group. DIRECTIONS: I-78 to the Lehigh Street exit then north on Lehigh Street. Turn right at the 1st light onto Downyflake Lane. Then turn right onto S. 12th Street. At the light, turn left onto W Emmaus Avenue. Then turn right, before the Eastern Salisbury Fire and Rescue, onto Honeysuckle Road. Then bear left onto Black River Road. Franko Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

Details
Meeting place: Franko Park, 1339 Black River Road, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, PA 18103.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net
Co-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

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

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