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.

Meeting Place: Appalachian Trail Parking, Mine Road, Jonestown Park. 17038
GPS: 40.48192350957216, -76.55067287116377

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.

This is a 10-11 mile loop hike that will start with a 400' climb from the trailhead up to the bluffs followed by a cliff walk towards Raymondskill Falls, the tallest waterfall in PA, where we will stop for lunch. We will continue on to Hackers Falls and Milford Knob before descending back to the trailhead. Steady rain or thunderstorms will cancel. Bring at least 2L of water plus lunch and snacks.

Let’s celebrate the a beautiful summer evening with a roundtrip 8-mile night hike to Dan's Pulpit starting at 6 pm from the Kempton PA Game Commission Parking Lot. The hike is a moderate hike and warm clothes, snacks or dinner, headlamps and a great attitude is required.

Please note that the hike will be canceled in the event of adverse weather conditions.

Details: We’ll be hiking the challenging Border Trail loop at Trexler Nature Preserve, which features rolling hills, steep climbs, long switchbacks, open fields, and a stream crossing. Rated HARD by the preserve, this is not a beginner’s hike and requires good physical condition. Be sure to bring at least 2 liters of water, snacks or lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, and wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended. The hike will be canceled in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Total Distance: 10+ miles

Meeting place: Trexler Nature Preserve Observation Parking Lot, Orchard Road, Schnecksville, PA.