Four mile walk on the trails at Trexler Preserve, including meadows and woods, and 600 - 800 feet of elevation gain for some exercise

Kickstart your weekend with a Friday morning walk at Trexler Nature Preserve. Hiking along the Jordan Creek, and thru woods and meadows, we'll enjoy some decent elevation gain (600' to 800') for exercise and take in some fine views. Please wear sturdy boots and bring at least a liter of water. No pets. Rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Trexler Nature Preserve Central Range Trail Head, 5375 Old Packhouse Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078 GPS: 40.649184, -75.621458
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Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Loop hike through the Bear Creek Preserve

A moderate hike with varied terrain and foliage, two waterfall views, several bridge crossings, and a scenic and shady trail along Shades Creek. There is no significant elevation gain. Be alert to the possibility of black bears and rattlesnakes that call this preserve home. Hiking boots recommended. Hiking poles suggested. Bring 2 liters of water plus lunch and snacks.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13 miles
Meeting place: 47 Rabbit Run Lane, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Monthly Business Meeting and Scheduling

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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

Four mile walk on the trails at Trexler Preserve, including meadows and woods, and 600 - 800 feet of elevation gain for some exercise

Kickstart your weekend with a Friday morning walk at Trexler Nature Preserve. Hiking along the Jordan Creek, and thru woods and meadows, we'll enjoy some decent elevation gain (600' to 800') for exercise and take in some fine views. Please wear sturdy boots and bring at least a liter of water. No pets. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Trexler Preserve Central Range Trail Head, 5375 Old Packhouse Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078 GPS: 40.649184, -75.621458
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

Walk and Bach Concert

Walk the Monocacy Trail from Illick's Mill to Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, where we will enjoy the Bach at Noon concert. The program includes Orchestral Suite #4 and Cantata 71. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert, we will eat lunch along the Monocacy Creek and then walk back to our cars. The trail is 4 miles round trip and we will enjoy a fairly leisurely pace. Bring lunch and a face mask for the concert. Steady rain on the morning of the event will cancel the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the parking lot at 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017ease contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the rolling hills of Jacobsburg State Park

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 water and lunch/snacks. Steady 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? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

D&L Trail - Freemansburg

This is an B rated hike and we will walk 5-9 miles. The terrain is flat. You will need comfortable sneakers or hiking boots. Bring 1-2 bottles of water and a light snack or lunch. D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead, Monroe St, Freemansburg, PA 18017

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6-9 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Please meet at the trail head parking lot. There is limited parking so you may need to park on the upper road.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Jill Pask 610-821-9744