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

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: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Join us for a one hour walk on the rail trail in Coopersburg

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

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Rail Trail Living Memorial Park, E Landis Street, Coopersburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

CANCELLED - Hike the rolling hills of Jacobsburg - CANCELLED

We will cover many of the 18 miles of trails this park offers. Trails of varied surfaces are through meadows and forests with rolling hills. Hiking boots recommended and water shoes might be nice to have for a cooling walk through Bushkill Creek. Bring at least 2L of water and lunch/snacks. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the large, triangular parking lot, just south of the park's Environmental Education Center, on Belfast Road.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Join us for 3-4 mile walk from the Quakertown Chamber of Commerce to the “Park at 4th” in Quakertown.

Let's get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll through Quakertown to the Park at 4th and Mill. We can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at McCoole's Red Lion Inn for some appetizers and drinks. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
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? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Want to walk a mile to see Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Want to walk a mile to see Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Walk to Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone 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

Float the Lehigh River from the new D&L boat launching site at Treichler's Bridge to the Rt. 329 bridge in Northampton. Wear a swimsuit, water shoes, wide-brimmed hat. Do not forget sun protection. Show up with an INFLATED truck tube. Vans and/or pick-up trucks would be helpful in transporting the tubes. Meet at the Whitehall Mall parking lot between Sears and the Auto Shop.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 3 miles
Meeting place: Sears at Whitehall Mall, 1259 Pennsylvania 145, Whitehall, PA 18052
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

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: 3-4 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

Concert is Postponed until September

From the borough: https://www.facebook.com/quakertownborough/photos/a.240169742671385/1945969572091385/?type=3&theater Unfortunately, tonight's concert event must be postponed until Thursday, Sept. 20th. The Little River Band's tour bus had a major engine malfunction and alternative transportation could not be arranged in time for tonight’s performance despite all parties best efforts. We apologize for the inconvenience. Want to walk a mile to see The Little River Band Walk to the final 2018 Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Little River 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 at 5:45 pm 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

Enjoy a tent camping weekend at Frances Slocum State Park

Let's have a fun camping weekend. We are going to head up to Frances Slocum State Park on Friday night for a relaxing weekend. No specific activities are planned as we will be playing it by ear. There are numerous hiking trails if you want to take a hike; a lake if you want to kayak and a swimming pool if you want to swim. Definitely, a campfire. We have 2 tent sites reserved that will hold 10 people. Cost for the site is $10 (non-refundable) for the weekend. These sites are almost filled. If there is enough interest for another site we can reserve, or you can reserve your own site. You will need to bring a tent and sleeping gear. We have some shared equipment like stoves, lanterns, etc. Bring your own food; but for Saturday evening, bring your meat of choice and a dish to share. Contact leader asap for more information if interested. http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrancesSlocumStatePark/Pages/default.aspx/

Details
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Enjoy a tent camping weekend at Frances Slocum State Park

Let's have a fun camping weekend. We are going to head up to Frances Slocum State Park on Friday night for a relaxing weekend. No specific activities are planned as we will be playing it by ear. There are numerous hiking trails if you want to take a hike; a lake if you want to kayak and a swimming pool if you want to swim. Definitely, a campfire. We have 2 tent sites reserved that will hold 10 people. Cost for the site is $10 (non-refundable) for the weekend. These sites are almost filled. If there is enough interest for another site we can reserve, or you can reserve your own site. You will need to bring a tent and sleeping gear. We have some shared equipment like stoves, lanterns, etc. Bring your own food; but for Saturday evening, bring your meat of choice and a dish to share. Contact leader asap for more information if interested. http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrancesSlocumStatePark/Pages/default.aspx/

Details
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Join us for a one or two part hike at Frances Slocum State Park

The first part of this hike is 6 miles on the west side of the lake through a beautiful forest and small fields with a few lake views. This hike will end back at the Pavilion. Bathrooms available. ... For those that want to continue (D+); the hike can be extended for another 6+ miles through woodlands, fields and a Native American Rock Shelter. ... Please wear hiking boots and bring at least 2L water, snacks and lunch. ... Meet in the parking lot at the picnic area below Pavilion #2. Co-Leader: Kyle Conrad (215) 840-3737 ........................... Frances Slocum State Park 567 Mount Olivet Road Wyoming, PA 18644-9333 ... DIRECTIONS to Park Entrance: The park is five miles from Dallas and ten miles from Wilkes-Barre. From Exit 170B of I-81, take PA 309 north 7.2 miles. Turn right (east) onto Carverton Road and drive for 4.2 miles. Turn left (north) on West 8th Street and drive 1.3 miles. Turn left (west) onto Mt. Olivet Road and drive one mile to the park entrance on the left. GPS DD: Lat. 41.34433 Long. -75.89186

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 150 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 - 12 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet in the parking lot at the picnic area below Pavilion #2. http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004698.pdf
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

Enjoy a tent camping weekend at Frances Slocum State Park

Let's have a fun camping weekend. We are going to head up to Frances Slocum State Park on Friday night for a relaxing weekend. No specific activities are planned as we will be playing it by ear. There are numerous hiking trails if you want to take a hike; a lake if you want to kayak and a swimming pool if you want to swim. Definitely, a campfire. We have 2 tent sites reserved that will hold 10 people. Cost for the site is $10 (non-refundable) for the weekend. These sites are almost filled. If there is enough interest for another site we can reserve, or you can reserve your own site. You will need to bring a tent and sleeping gear. We have some shared equipment like stoves, lanterns, etc. Bring your own food; but for Saturday evening, bring your meat of choice and a dish to share. Contact leader asap for more information if interested. http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrancesSlocumStatePark/Pages/default.aspx/

Details
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle.

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. Traffic on Route 22 can be a challenge so please plan accordingly. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! Some Native American tribes called the August Moon the “Sturgeon Moon” because they knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this Full Moon. 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 7:45pm and moonrise is at 8:09pm. 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/thunderstorms 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

Cancelled due to illness. Also there is a heat advisory and potential thunderstorms forecasted.

We'll walk through Lenape Park stopping half way through our walk for ice cream at Dairy Queen.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3 miles
Meeting place: Lake Lenape Park, 210 E Walnut Street, Sellersville PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Loop hike around the Green Lane Reservoir.

This loop hike will circle the Green Lane Reservoir, affording views of both the lake and countryside. There will be several short climbs and stream crossings. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Meet at the Park Office at the dead end of Snyder Road, just south of the dam. 2144 Snyder Road Green Lane, PA 18054
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net