Monthly Business Meeting and presentation TBD.

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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 jcnj168@ptd.net
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

This is a pleasant, moderately challenging 8-mile hike along various mountain bike trails in a section of old growth forest in the slopes above the Lehigh River in Fountain Hill.

As we traverse the network of mountain bike trails up and down the sloping ground, we will rack up a fair amount of elevation gain along the way. There are some wet areas and plenty of rocks, so please wear sturdy boots and bring at least a liter of water, and food/snacks. No pets. Rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Dodson Street Park, Dodson St, Fountain Hill, PA GPS: 40.60576, -75.40370
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Kerry Snyder 610-737-7768

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. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Steady rain cancels.

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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? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

We will be removing invasive vegetation and opening up the trail leading to Lock #2. If time permits we will also work on Lock #1.

We will meet at the trestle bridge at 10:00 a.m. in the Leigh Gorge State Park. Please bring tools, gloves, water and lunch. I will have extra gloves, rakes, loppers and a weed wacker for those who do not have tools. We will cross over the trestle bridge and take the trail immediately after crossing to the left that leads down to the locks. Make sure your vehicles are completely off the road. There is a parking lot past the trestle bridge that will accommodate a large number of vehicles.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Trestle Bridge in Leihigh Gorge State Park. Contact leader with any questions 484-350-5832
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Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

A loop hike of the switchback railroad and through Jim Thorpe.

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.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 11 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Meet at Mauch Chunk Lake Park; 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net