Thursday December 12, 2024 - Maiden Creek/ Ontelaunee

Approximate 4-miles

Hike will be on the north side of Maiden Creek which flows into Lake Ontelaunee. We will start on an old road that leads to W Shore Drive; however, there is another old road that branches off this trail/road and returns to the old road. If there wasn't recent rain, we would explore further after reaching West Shore Drive.

NOTE: there is an option for those who do not want to explore to stay on the original old road to W Shore Drive and return via the same trail/road, The distance for this is under 4 miles and is 1 hill.

Meeting place: 10:00 AM Parking Area for Lake Ontelaunee Trails

Directions: Route 222 towards Allentown, Left on 662 at Moselem Springs circle. Around 3 miles after McArdle's Pub on the left and crossing the bridge, immediate left to one of the Parking Areas for Lake Ontelaunee Trails. See below GPS.

GPS: 1561-, 1599 Moselem Spring Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526 40.5556484, -75.9818772

For more information or further directions, contact: Cell 610 603 6876

Thursday December 5, 2024 - Blue Marsh Hike

Moderate 4-6 mile loop

We will hike the trail from the Stilling Basin towards the Red Bridge.

Meeting place: 9:30 AM. at Stilling Basin -Upper lot near the basin.

Directions: From Route 183 north, turn left at the CVS onto W. Leesport Road. Turn right onto County Welfare Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Palisades Road, then right into the Stilling Basin.  

NOTE: WEAR ORANGE TO BE SAFE. Heavy snow or rain will cancel this hike.

For more information or further directions, contact: Cell 484-557-7854