A moderate hike of the switchback railroad

This rugged hike will start at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. We will hike on historic rail beds with a graded ascent to a vista followed by a steep descent back into town. Please bring 2+ liters of water and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 11 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Meet at Mauch Chunk Lake Park; 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

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: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

A walk in the Trexler Memorial Park - paved paths and a short incline in one area.

This is a walk in the Trexler Memorial Park which has paved paths. We will do a loop which involves a short incline in one area.

We will meet at the entrance of the Park. Access is on Springhouse Rd, Allentown, 18104. Hopefully we will beat the heat. Please bring water & wear sturdy walking shoes.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the leader: Joyce Partington - phone: 908-887-0934
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

(CANCELED)

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-4 miles
Meeting place: (canceled)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Easy hike on gravel/shredded rubber paths. We will walk between 2 – 4 loops which is approx. 2-3 miles. Bring water, wear walking shoes. Meet in the parking lot

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Louise W. Moore Park, Country Club Rd., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18045
Turn right into parking lot.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.691829, Longitude: -75.292915
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744

Easy morning hike along Sellersville-Perkasie Bicycle/Walking Path System.

We'll walk through Lake Lenape Park, along the banks of Branch Creek, for a total of about 2 miles and then return along the same path. Along the route is an historic covered bridge. Length of hike can be extended if group so desires. Option for ice cream or lunch at end of hike. Some areas shaded and some in open sun, so bring an ample water supply and sun protection. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Lake Lenape Park 210 East Walnut St Sellersville, PA 18960
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

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: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003596.pdf

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: To my knowledge there is no street address for the Sawmill parking lot which 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? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

8 miles loop hike around the 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 some areas may be muddy. Please bring 2+liters of water and lunch/snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots.

Trail map can be found here: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003027.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.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Walk around Quakertown and then head to QNB Founder's Day - We can walk at a pace suitable for families with children

Due to high heat advisory and potential thunderstorms, this walk is cancelled We'll meet at Quakertown High School at 6:00 pm and walk around town for an hour. We'll head back to the school for the QNB Founder's day festivities from 7 pm to 9 pm. Activities include (from QNB webpage) "a performance by The Quakertown Band. Entertainment will also be provided by Wackadoodle & Friends, with an appearance by QNB’s youth banking mascot, QuiNBy the Savings Squirrel. Hot dogs and soda will be available for a donation to the Quakertown Lions Club while the Kona Ice food truck will be offering flavored shaved ice." Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel walk (activities will take place inside the school in case of inclement weather if anyone is interested)

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Quakertown High School parking lot; Across from Quakertown High School, 600 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Want to walk a mile to see Foghat and The Guess Who?

Walk to Sands Sounds of Summer Concert Series by Borough of Quakertown: Foghat and The Guess Who at Quakertown's Univest Performance Center at Park at 4th.

You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $34 cash for the concert. There will be a concession stand with food and drinks available; cash only. (You can get tickets ahead of time for $29 but I'm not sure what the weather cancellation policy is.)

Tickets are available at the door at 5:30 pm so lets meet and be ready to go 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 5:30 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 heavy 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 - email me at cpaetow@hotmail.com

For info on the concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foghat-and-the-guess-who-sands-sound-of-summer-concert-series-tickets-61306247637

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.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

(DETAILS TO COME)

Details
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744

Walk 3-4 miles on scenic parkway.

We will walk on the paths of the scenic parkway. Starting at the Fish Hatchery Parking lot we will head to Bogart's Bridge, cross over & loop back to start point.

Optional refreshments after the hike at Penn Pizza. Heavy rain or thunderstorms cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Fish Hatchery Parking lot, 3901 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA 18103
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

3-5 miles

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Wayne Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.676396, Longitude: -75.461745
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744

Want to walk a mile to see Kashmir with Classic Stones Live?

Walk to Sands Sounds of Summer Concert Series by Borough of Quakertown: Kashmir with Classic Stones Live at Quakertown's Univest Performance Center at Park at 4th.

You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $24 cash for the concert. There will be a concession stand with food and drinks available; cash only. (You can get tickets ahead of time for $19 but I'm not sure what the weather cancellation policy is)

Tickets are available at the door at 5:30 pm so lets meet and be ready to go 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 5:30 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 heavy 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.

For info on the concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kashmir-with-classic-stones-live-sands-sounds-of-summer-concert-series-tickets-61645010887?aff=ebapi

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.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a walk on the rail trail in Hellertown, PA

Due to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, I am cancelling tonight's walk We'll walk on the rail trail for about an hour and a half before turning around and heading back before dark. This is a walk where people can go at their own pace as we are going back the same way we came. You will walk as far as you can in 40 -45 minutes and then turn around and walk back for the same amount of time. We'll all meet back at the starting point. Afterward we can try out Lost Tavern Brewing on Main Street. They have a food truck until 8:30 pm. Meet by the bathrooms at Water Street Park. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Water Street Park, 90 W Water Street, Hellertown PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com