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
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Trexler Nature Preserve Early Morning Hike

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike south on the Border Trail and plan to turn around at the creek. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.655554495783356, -75.61477768552366 Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

A loop hike of the switchback railroad and through Jim Thorpe.

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. And a swingset! Please bring 2+ liters of water plus lunch and snacks and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended. Steady rain or thunderstorms cancels.

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 When you enter the park, keep left at the Park Office and head towards the parking lot near the lake.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Allentown Walk and Bach Concert

Meet at Trout Hall at South 4th and Walnut Streets in Allentown. We will walk the Park and Downtown Loops of the Urban Greenway, ending at St. John's Lutheran Church at 37 S. 5th St. for the Bach Concert. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. The walk will be on paved surfaces. Bring snacks and water. Rain on the morning of the event will cancel the walk, but participants can meet at the church at 11:50 am for the concert.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Trout Hall at South 4th and Walnut Streets in Allentown.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Trexler Nature Preserve Early Morning Hike

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike south from the Game Preserve Road parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: 40.654708217668315, -75.6307054122471 Trexler Border Trail Parking Lot off Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

The Fish Hatchery in Allentown "Li'l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery"

7:07pm - This hike is, as far as I know, unique to the City of Allentown as it is the only city that I know of, with a fish hatchery! We will walk until someone wants to turn around (about halfway) and come back to our cars. We will come back at a later date to finish it. Perhaps in April when Mercedes kids will be playing at Bogart's Bridge for the St. Luke's half marathon. We will see!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: 7:07pm - Li'l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery, 2901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~ (please note the later starting time)

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

Traverse through a moderately challenging route

Generally considered a moderately challenging route which will traverse through the abandoned Village of Rausch Gap. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids. Estimate time range: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Mine Road, Jonestown, PA 17038
GPS Coordinates: 40.48192350957216, -76.55067287116377
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/18neMW3C9KKBgggf7

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.3 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Appalachian Trail Parking, Mine Road, Jonestown, PA 17038
GPS : 40.48192350957216, -76.55067287116377
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Loop hike around the 21 Waterfalls of Ricketts Glen State Park

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.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Glens Lot Trailhead Parking on Route 118 (41.300190, -76.272543)
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Trexler Nature Preserve Early Morning Hike

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike north from the Game Preserve Road parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: 40.654708217668315, -75.6307054122471 Trexler Border Trail Parking Lot off Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

The Seed Farm - Lehigh County newest park in Vera Cruz.

7:07pm - Tonight we walk at the Lehigh County's newest park at the "Seed Farm" on Vera Cruz Road, up the hill from the Turnpike. Take Route 29 to Emmaus. At Fulton Bank, turn onto Main St for about a quarter mile (if that). Turn right onto 10th St, between Dominos and Cottman Transmissions. As you go under the railroad, turn on your RIGHT T.S. Turn RIGHT onto Pennsylvania Ave. You will soon come to a Y. At that point, bear LEFT. That long and windy road (Vera Cruz Rd N) will lead to your park. Look for it on your right about 1 mile from the crossroads in downtown Vera Cruz.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: 7:07pm Meet at The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~ (please note the later starting time)

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

Trexler Nature Preserve Early Morning Hike

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike north from the Mill Creek parking lot on the Border Trail and plan to turn around after about 2 miles. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.66457873039469, -75.63368136148617 - Mill Creek Road Parking Lot - Trexler Game Preserve, Mill Creek Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~ (please note the later starting time)

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

Trexler Nature Preserve Early Morning Hike

Get in your early morning walk. We will plan to get on the trail and enjoy the morning quiet while getting in a little exercise before starting your busy day. We’ll hike the teardrop trail and the fireline trail and make our way back to the parking lot. Bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-8143

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: 40.66457873039469, -75.63368136148617 - Trexler Nature Preserve Mill Creek Rd Parking Lot, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Lehigh County 2nd newest park - Overlook?

7:07pm - This short walk will be to Lehigh County's second newest park. Overlook? Direction - take I-78 to Summit Lawn Exit, turn left onto Rock Rd and cross Route 145. Look for WFMZ towers. Right there is a small parking area. That's where we will be meeting at 7:07pm. We will take a very short walk to the overlook and nosey around the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society's observatories. They will not be open that night as it will not be dark yet.

However, you can make arrangements by calling them and come back later. Always leave them wanting more, not less! While you are there make arrangements to go to the field meet at Pulpit Rock (by invitation only). It used to be that the star party on Rock Rd was on Saturday night when the moon was the fullest and the field meet was the Saturday night when the moon was the weakest. Please call LVAS as things tend to change!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Take I-78 to Summit Lawn Exit, turn left onto Rock Rd and cross Route 145. Look for WFMZ towers. Right there is a small parking area. That's where we will be meeting at 7:07pm
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com