Join us for an easy one hour walk through Robert 0. Keller Memorial Park in Richland Township

Too much summertime and too much heat...most everyone has backed out for this evening's walk and I think I will too. I will try and get this walk on at a later date; hopefully we will be successful one of these nights ~ Join us for a one hour walk through the tree covered nature trail at Robert 0. Keller Memorial Park in Richland Township. You can try out the exercise equipment along the way. Thunderstorms or Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 pm in the parking lot located next to the Township Building at 1328 California Road. (It's NOT Veteran's Park on Pumping Station - previously there was some confusion with GPS taking people there)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Help Keep our Trails Maintained

Hey, want to have some fun and try out the new DR Mower all while helping to maintain the trails that you love? This is your chance! Join us at Bake Oven Knob on Saturday, July 7th to help with Trail Maintenance. DR Mower weed cutting along the AT starting at Bake Oven Knob. Any time you can give that day would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there.

Details
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Let's explore the trails of French Creek State Park

We'll cover trails in both French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, including both Hopewell Lake and Scotts Run Lake and trails on both sides of Route 345. Trails are rocky and hilly and could be muddy. Please bring at least 2 liters of water and wear sturdy hiking boots. Heavy rain cancels. Trail map can be found here: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004691.pdf

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 14 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Hopewell Lake Boat Launch
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike in Allentown and then enjoy a Bach at Noon Concert.

Meet at Trout Hall at 4th and Walnut St. We will walk south to Fountain Park, which borders the Little Lehigh Creek, and walk the length of the park before heading north to Hamilton Street to head to the air conditioned St. John's Lutheran Church for the Bach at Noon concert. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain on the morning of the event cancels the walk, but we will meet at 11:30 in the church balcony for the concert. No calls the day of the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Trout Hall, 4th and Walnut St., Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

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, Black River Road, Salisbury Township.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Want to walk a mile to see Charlie Daniel's Band

Walk to Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Charlie Daniel's Band at Quakertown's Park at 4th. You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $20 cash for the concert. There will be a concession stand with food and drinks available; cash only. Tickets are available at the door at 6 pm so lets meet and be ready to go by 6pm to get a good spot. Once your chairs are set up, we can walk around the park. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 21 N. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 at 5:45 pm. (make sure you don't just put the Chamber in your GPS because it may take you to the old site off of 663 - the new one is in town down from McCooles). It's about 3/4 to a mile walk to the park - and then back again when the concert is over. Info is available on the website below. Thunderstorms or rain cancels. (concert is still on unless severe weather, however, I am a fair weather concert go-er) Let me know if you are planning to attend in case parking is an issue: cpaetow@hotmail.com. https://quakertown.org/government/parks-recreation/concerts

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader if you are coming in case parking is an issue. cpaetow@hotmail.com
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Let's hike around the Peace Valley Park trails

According to the Peace Valley website, "Peace Valley offers 14 miles of nature trails in the woods and meadows at the eastern end of Lake Galena. The walking options vary from groomed foot paths near the Nature Center Solar Building to remote hiking trails in the mature woods. The foot paths are generally mowed or graveled and provided with bridges or stone steps at creek crossings." Most hikes go around the lake but lets explore some of the wooded trails. We'll walk around the trails for 2 to 3 hours checking out some of the various paths and wildlife.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N. Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Hike the rolling hills through Birdsboro Watershed

Hiking mostly in the shade, we will explore trails on both sides of Hay Creek in this beautiful, varied preserve, including both reservoirs and an old quarry that is now a climbing area. Two stream crossings over cable bridges or by wading. (We will cross each in both directions, for a total of four crossings.) Some wet, muddy areas. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and gloves and/or water shoes. This is a joint hike with BATONA Hiking Club. Leaders: Abbie Wysor (Batona), 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com, and Paula Uhrin (Allentown), 484-951-4299, JCNJ168@ptd.net.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10-12 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Meet at Rustic Park, 1314 Haycreek Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Park at the shady end of the lot next to Rustic Park entrance.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Walk a mile to see the Quakertown Band

Let's meet up at the Chamber of Commerce and then walk a mile to the park for the QNB Founder's Day Celebration with Quakertown Band. Bring a chair. Quakertown Band Performance Bank Founder's Day Celebration (QNB) Park at 4th; 4th & Mill Streets Quakertown, PA 18951 July 18th, 2018 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, two 45 minute sets, Open to the Public Special Notes: Rain location: Bucks Co. Free Library Quakertown Band & QNB Celebrating 139 Years Together!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce (which is also the McCoole’s overflow parking) 21 N Main St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (This is located in town. If you put just the Chamber in your GPS it may take you to the old one on 663.)
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Bring your Kayak and join us for a 2 hour Paddle with a picnic afterward

Let's all meet at this one hundred seventeen acre lake and paddle on a Saturday afternoon. Make sure your boat is registered or you have a valid launch permit. Picnic afterward - bring a beverage, your choice of meat for the grill and a dish to share. If you do not have a kayak, you can rent one from Leaser Lake Boats, Bikes and Bait. (484) 221-1522. It is normally $35 for two hours but they are offering a 20% discount for Allentown Hiking Club members. They will deliver they kayak right to the lake. Heavy rain or thunderstorms cancel.

Details
Meeting place: Parking lot on Follweiler Ct off Leaser Road, New Tripoli PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Chain Saw blow downs and help and weed cutting

Ed needs some help going north on the AT to the Knife Edge to remove 3 blow downs. At least 2 helpers needed. 7 miles. If more people respond, we can use the DR Mower heading south on the AT, refresh the blazes,trim branches that hang into the trail and do some weed cutting We will be meeting at the 309 parking lot near Blue Mountain restaurant but please contact Ed by e-mail or phone so he knows exactly how many people to expect: Ed Ritter hc 6107302683 wc 4842417782 critter888@verizon.net

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Join us for a walk through Quakertown

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. Plans for renovations have been pushed back but the food is good! 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 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)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Want to walk a mile to see Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri

From the Quakertown Borough website: Alert: Thursday's Steve Augeri concert has been canceled. Each ticket purchaser will receive a refund. Walk to Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri at Quakertown's Park at 4th. You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $20 cash for the concert. There will be a concession stand with food and drinks available; cash only. Tickets are available at the door at 6 pm so lets meet and be ready to go by 6pm to get a good spot. Once your chairs are set up, we can walk around the park. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 21 N. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 at 5:45 pm. (make sure you don't just put the Chamber in your GPS because it may take you to the old site off of 663 - the new one is in town down from McCooles). It's about 3/4 to a mile walk to the park - and then back again when the concert is over. Info is available on the website below. Thunderstorms or rain cancels. (concert is still on unless severe weather, however, I am a fair weather concert go-er) Let me know if you are planning to attend in case parking is an issue: cpaetow@hotmail.com. https://quakertown.org/government/parks-recreation/concerts

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader if you are coming in case parking is an issue. cpaetow@hotmail.com
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle.

BECAUSE OF THE FORECAST FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL, THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED. Please arrive by 4:45pm for a 5:00pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! July's Full Moon, the Full Thunder Moon, was named due to the prevalence of thunder storms. 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. Sunset is at 8:23pm and moonrise is at 8:25pm. 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 overly cloudy conditions will cancel the hike.

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

Join us for a walk on the rail trail in Center Valley

We will be walking on the towpath for about 45 minutes before turning around and heading back before dark. Afterward we can try out the Copperhead Grill on Route 378 for some refreshments. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Upper Saucon Township Community Park, Preston Lane, Center Valley/Bethlehem (parking lot by the bathrooms)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

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

Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting

Tom David will give a presentation on the Rocky Mountain National Parks. 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