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 215-536-7311 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 215-536-7311 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting. Author Jeffrey Ryan will give a presentation and book signing on his new book 'Hermit'.

A 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? YES
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

8-9 mile loop hike on the trails of South Mountain Preserve

This preserve features woodland trails, large rock outcroppings, small stream crossings, moderate inclines, and several boardwalks. We will start the hike from Klines Lane parking lot at 11am. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky. Bring water and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8-9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Klines Lane parking lot (just east of the 2nd set of RR tracks), Emmaus, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike Raymondskill and Cliff Trail

Ok Its Time. Come out and enjoy the day! Hike to the tallest Waterfall in Pa.There are several great trail here including Cliff Trail with sweeping views of the Delaware River. After we will head to Milford with plenty of places to eat. limited parking so carpooling is suggested. Bring 2 liters water, snacks , Sturdy Hiking Boots, and your sense of Adventure !!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12+ miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Raymondskill Rd. GPS. 41.2887051-74.841562
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Kyle Conrad 215-840-3737

Float the Lehigh River from Treichler's Bridge to the dam in Northampton. Rain date: 8/18/2019

Bring an INFLATED truck tube and wear a swimsuit, water shoes and a wide brimmed hat. Hopefully nobody will interrupt us this time. Trucks and vans will be helpful to haul tubes. RAIN DATE: the following Sunday, August 18th 2019

Details
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Whitehall Mall between SEARS and the Auto Shop. For your reference, SEARS AUTO CENTER address is 2025 Whitehall Mall, Whitehall, PA 18052
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Explore downtown Allentown and enjoy a Bach at Noon concert

Meet at Trout Hall (S. 4th and Walnut St.) to start our walk around downtown Allentown. The city has just laid out a 2 mile walking route, which we will follow; we will also venture further onto other streets to see more of the downtown development and sights. We will plan to be at St. John's Lutheran Church on S. 5th St.. between Hamilton and Walnut, at 11:30 to get balcony seats for the concert. The church is air-conditioned. The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto in C Major for Two Keyboards, BWV 1061, Cantata 180 – Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, and Johannes Brahms' Motet from A German Requiem, How lovely is Thy dwelling. Bring snacks (if desired) and plenty of water. Steady rain on morning of event will cancel the hike portion, but we will meet at 11:30 at the church for the concert.

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

Hike Nor-Bath Trail (Northampton & Bath RR).

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4-5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Nor-Bath Trail (Northampton & Bath RR), 700 Savage Rd, Northampton, PA 18067
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744

Want to walk a mile to see Gary Puckett and The Union Gap with The Grass Roots?

Walk to Sands Sounds of Summer Concert Series by Borough of Quakertown: Gary Puckett and The Union Gap with The Grass Roots 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)

For info on the concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-puckett-and-the-union-gap-with-the-grass-roots-sands-sounds-of-summer-concert-series-tickets-61307861464

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 215-536-7311 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Come and watch the Sturgeon Full Moon rise from the Pinnacle!

Please arrive by 5:15pm for a 5:30pm 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 8:02pm and moonrise is at 8:58pm.

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. Depart at 5:30pm.
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. 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 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 215-536-7311 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Walk a mile to see Vince Neil of Motley Crue with special guest Lita Ford-Sands

Walk to Sands Sounds of Summer Concert Series by Borough of Quakertown: Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe with special guest Lita Ford-Sands 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) cpaetow@hotmail.com

For info on the concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-puckett-and-the-union-gap-with-the-grass-roots-sands-sounds-of-summer-concert-series-tickets-61307861464

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 215-536-7311 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Walk a mile to see Trace Adkins-Don't Stop Tour

Walk to Sands Sounds of Summer Concert Series by Borough of Quakertown: Trace Adkins-Don't Stop Tour at Quakertown's Univest Performance Center at Park at 4th.

You will need to bring a chair to sit in and $44 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 $39 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) cpaetow@hotmail.com.

For info on the concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-puckett-and-the-union-gap-with-the-grass-roots-sands-sounds-of-summer-concert-series-tickets-61307861464

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 215-536-7311 cpaetow@hotmail.com