Monthly Business Meeting and quarterly scheduling.

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

A Bite and A Short Walk Before Monthly Meeting

We're back! For tonight's hike, we will meet at the Hamilton Family restaurant on (you guessed it!) Hamilton St at 5:05pm. We will grab a bite to eat. At 6:06pm, we leave for our walk to and through Union Terrace Park. Last time we got all the way to the Second Harvest Food Bank. I am pretty sure we won't get that far this time as that would be very long walk.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: 5:05pm at Hamilton Family Restaurant, 2027 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

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: Library lot in front of Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA 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

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 after the hike. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Steady rain or thunderstorms 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

Hike the Monocacy Trail and enjoy a Bach Concert

Meet at Illick's Mill at 100 Illick's Mill Rd. in Bethlehem. We will walk 2 miles on the Monocacy Trail to Central Moravian Church, 400 Main St., to enjoy the Bach at Noon concert. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. After the concert, we will eat lunch at a picnic table along the Monocacy Creek and then walk 2 miles back to our cars. The Monocacy Trail is flat with a mix of paved and natural surfaces. Bring lunch and water. Rain on the morning of the hike will cancel the hike, but participants can meet at the church at 11:50 am for the concert.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Illick's Mill, 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Let's take a leisurely stroll around the park ~

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: Library lot in front of Quakertown Park at 4th (the park with the amphitheater); Mill Street, Quakertown PA 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

Section hike with great views and rocky terrain

Challenging hike with great views as hikers begin to descend down towards the river. The footing is very rocky, so be sure to wear appropriate hiking footwear. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15.1 miles
Meeting place: Appalachian Trail, 3200 Valley Rd, Marysville, PA 17053
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Walk at noon, then Allentown Symphony Concert at 2pm

Come and walk at noon, then attend The Allentown Symphony Concert at 2pm in Miller symphony Hall at 23 N. 6th St. (MillerSymphonyHall.org)

According to the City of Allentown Trails Guide Book “This path follows sidewalks and Art Walk downtown. One will be treated to art, architecture, a fountain, a park, sculptures, picnic areas and more!” We will walk for one hour and return our leader to Miller symphony hall on 6th st.

From there we’ll go to the Allentown Art Museum (free on sundays) while Mercedes gets ready to play the cello in a spectacular concert featuring a guest trumpet soloist and ending with Beethoven 5th symphony! Concert starts at 2pm.

Tickets available for $25 or the first four ticket requesters can get 50% off by contacting me directly - via text or email - for details. ( I can only get 4 tickets at 50% off)

PS. Dress is casual - what you wear to walk is fine!

Afterwards we usually go for a bite to eat - to the Americus Hotel ( just around the corner from Symphony Hall)

Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz, 484-515-8001 or Mercedes.Jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer, 610-562-8680 (no email)

Details
Meeting place: Meeting time: 12 noon Meeting Place: Community Deck Parking Garage - 13 S 6 St
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Let's explore the trails of Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary!

I'm allowing time in the morning for attendees to partake of the Easton Farmer's Market prior to the hike. Mariton is perched on the steep slopes of Bougher Hill overlooking the scenic Delaware River. A highlight of the preserve’s trail system is the River Lookout Trail, with a seasonal overlook of both the Delaware Canal and the Delaware River 300 feet below. As the trails are rocky and rooted, sturdy hiking boots are required, and trekking poles are suggested. We willl hike most of the trails throught the preserve and partake of several beautiful views.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6ish miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Park Office
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by Wanda Shirk, board member and former President of the KTA and current President of the Susquehannock Trail Club, about her experience participating on the TV show Survivor.

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

5pm Short walk before 7pm meeting.

This one and 1/2 hour walk in the park will take us to the Harry Trexler monument to view the changing leaves (we'll see!- by November it may be too late!)

Then we will drive back to St. Timothy's church for the 7pm AHC meeting. Rain cancels.

Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001,

co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-562-8680

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1-2 miles
Meeting place: Main parking lot at Harry Trexler Memorial Park, 155 Springhouse Rd. Allentown (before meeting)
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Lehigh Nature Gap - 3-4 miles, western part of trail system

Get in your early morning hike. We will meet at Vanman Lane parking lot, western end of the Lehigh Nature Gap trail system. The hike should be relatively moderate to easy. We will aim for 3-4 miles and adjust as necessary. Start at the parking lot, join the Double G loop, then Chestnut Oak Trail, return on Prairie Grass, then maybe part of 3 Ponds. 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: 226 Vanman Ln, Lehighton, PA 18235
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com