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

Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by Jon Eckhart, trail name Sparky, about his 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Church 140 South Ott St. Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Walk at Cedar Beach Park

5:05 pm - NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! We are walking around for an hour or so at Cedar Beach Park before meeting at St. Timothy's Church on Ott St. Take Route-222 to Hamilton St to Ott St. LEFT at light you will see the BIG parking area as you the turn. Turn RIGHT at sign and look for Warm Hand Ron's red ranger or the tan one with the custom cap. Either way, his other ride is a Mercedes. He will point out the spot where he took his "Grand Prize" photo with someone else's camera!

We will be back in September with more long walks and short hikes in Lehigh County book written by Gene Sharle of the Allentown Hiking Club.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: 5:05pm at Cedar Beach Park, 2600 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

(cancelled due to wet weather)

Get in your early morning short hike around Leaser Lake. Easy hike, relaxed way to start your day. We'll meet at the trailer parking lot on Ontelaunee Rd. You are welcome to bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Since it is an early state and if you want to make sure we don’t leave without you, message me if you are planning to attend. seglatz@gmail.com or 610-635-814.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4.2 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Leaser Lake, Ontelaunee Rd, New Tripoli, PA 18066, 40.68345475408288, -75.83756855625619
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.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 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain or thunderstorms cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13 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? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Li’l-Le-Hi starting at Fish Hatchery, easy morning stroll

Get in your early morning walk. We will go about 2.5 miles and either turn around or cross to the other side and return to the fish hatchery lot on other side. We might take a short detour up a hill, or not. You are welcome to bring your morning beverage. Steady rain will cancel. Since it is an early state and if you want to make sure we don’t leave without you, 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: A
Meeting place: 2901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

CANCELED - CANCELED - CANCELED Challenging section hike with fantastic views

This challenging section of trail will require you to navigate over and around car sized boulders. This section of trail runs along the top of the ridge. There are plenty of fantastic views, two shelters, and get to hike over the Lehigh Tunnel. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12.8 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: AT Parking Access, Route 309, Andreas, PA 18211 - Please contact the event leader for details.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle

Please arrive by 4:45pm for a prompt 5:00pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Please plan accordingly. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! August’s Full Moon, the Full Sturgeon Moon, is named for the giant lake sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. This native freshwater fish was readily caught during this part of summer and an important food staple for Native Americans who lived in the region. This is a 9 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 7:55pm and moonrise is at 8:13pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1200' 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. Also bring extra layers for when we are sitting at the Pinnacle waiting for the full moon to rise. Rain or cloudy conditions may cancel.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

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

Lehigh Gap Nature Center - Out and Back, some climbing, nice views

Get in your early morning hike. We will start with an uphill on Woodpecker Trail and head west on the AT. We turn around at about 2+ miles, near the intersection of Translater Lane and then return the way we came. Steady rain will cancel. Since it is an early morning start and if you want to make sure I don’t leave without you, 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: 8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

7.7 miles of challenging section hike with fantastic views

This challenging section of trail will require you to navigate over and around car sized boulders. This section of trail runs along the top of the ridge. There are plenty of fantastic views, two shelters, and get to hike over the Lehigh Tunnel. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids. Meeting Place: Bake Oven Knob Trailhead Parking, Germansville, PA 18053 (40.75167454452449, -75.73877396776999)

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.7 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Bake Oven Knob Trailhead Parking, Germansville, PA 18053 (40.75167454452449, -75.73877396776999)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

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

Lehigh Gap Nature Center - Out and Back to North Trail, some climbing, nice views

Get in your early morning hike. We will start with an uphill on Woodpecker Trail and head west on the AT. We catch the North Trail and go a bit further on that before we turn around. Goal is to get reach about 2+ miles before we turnaround and then return the way we came. Overall hike will be 4-5 miles. Steady rain will cancel. Since it is an early morning start and if you want to make sure I don’t leave without you, 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: 8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com