JULY
Sunday, July 6th – Big Pocono State Park – 10 mile hike – Fast paced hike; not for beginners. South Trail down to lower South Trail left toward North Trail to railroad bed trail and up North Trail. Lunch up at Cameltop. Hike out upper ski trails and back up to far side of Big Pocono, then onto the Indian Trail to South Trail and back out to SGL 38. (AMC & POC sponsored hike.) Leader: Rhoda Eisman, email (preferred) RSE640@aim.com, 570-620-1315.
Saturday, July 12th – Long Pond Barrens and Grass Lake – Do one or both of these short hikes. The Long Pond hike is about 3 miles round trip and the Grass lake hike covers 2 miles round trip. We will meet at the Nature Conservancy on Long Pond Road at 9 AM. Contact Roy Kleinle at 570-421-8982.
Sunday, July 13th - Mt. Minsi-Appalachian Trail-Delaware Water Gap – 2 mile easy-moderate hike. Hike halfway up Mt. Minsi to the first overlook and see great views of the Gap. Meet at 9 AM at the Lake Lenape parking lot for the A.T. off Mountain Rd.in the town of Delaware Water Gap. Contact Sue Prendergast for more information at 570-242-0519.
Friday, July 18th – Full Moon Hike at Big Pocono – 3 mile easy hike – Top of Poconos. Tremendous views of North, South & East under the full moon. See Mt. Pocono, The Blue Ridge, The Stroudsburg’s and beyond from atop Camelback Mountain. Durable footwear recommended. Red lens lights only. Rain or cloud covered, hike will be cancelled. Meet at 8 PM at State Gamelands lot #38. Contact John Motz 570-236-1462.
Saturday, July 19th – Appalachian Trail in New Jersey - 8 mile moderate to difficult hike - severalelevation changes (150 feet & 200 feet). We will hike from Crater Lake to Tillmans Revine. A shuttle will be required. Meet at Millbrook off Old Mine Roadat 9 AM. Contact George Singlemann 570-421-2968.
Sunday, July 20th – Game Commission Cooperative - This is a four mile hike exploring a new trail in the cool woods. After a 1/2 mile moderate rocky climb, the remainder of the hike is fairly flat walking on old woods roads. There will be some road walking at the end to get back to the parking area. Meet in the rear parking lot of Wawa at the intersection of Routes 209 and 715 in Brodheadsville. Meeting time will be at 9 AM and we will caravan to the starting point. Contact leaders, Tom or Rosemary Miller at 570-992-1321.
Sunday, July 20th – Brady Lake – 4-5 mile easy hike on mostly flat trail. Beginners welcomed. See the newly refilled lake and new damn, hike to the railroad bed and back. Meet at 9 AM at the Brady's Lake Parking Lot off Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Contact Sue Prendergast for more information at 570-242-0519.
Saturday, July 26th – Big Pocono State Park – 9 mile hike – Fast paced hike; not for beginners. South Trail down toward Lower South Trail and down unknown “pink” trail to railroad bed trail. Left on railroad bed trail around to Lower Loop side and up North Trail. Lunch at the top of Big Pocono, then onto the Indian Trail and out the South Trail to SGL 38. (AMC & POC sponsored hike.) Leader: Rhoda Eisman, email (preferred) RSE640@aim.com, 570-620-1315.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 2nd – PEEC-Ridgeline Trail 4.5 moderate hike – Proper foot attire required. Trails arevery rocky and hilly. Meet @ 9:30 AM PEEC parking lot on Route 209. Contact Bob Wacker @t 570-629-5293
Saturday, August 9th – Hidden Lakes & McDade Trail – 2 hikes combined into 1 – Hidden Lakes - 2 mile hike around lake – decent footwear required. McDade Trail – 4 mile hike to Hialeah Picnic Area. Swim at Smithfield Beach (optional). Meet at McDade Parking Lot (Riverview) off River Roadin Bushkill area at 9:30AM. We will shuttle. Contact Bob Wacker at 570-629-5293.
Saturday, August 16th – Yellow trail in Tobyhanna State Park - 6.6 mile hike - This round trip hike is demanding because of rocky sections so wear proper hiking boots. After the hike you can change into swimming attire for a dip in Tobyhanna Lake. Meet at 9:30 AM in parking lot #5.
Contact Roy Kleinle at 570-421-8982.
Sunday, August 17th – Mountain Bike at Deep Lake – Enjoy Pocono Plateau at the peek of summer in scenic State Gamelands #38. Will use existing State Gamelands Jeep trails to access Deep Lake as well as some Primo Pocono Single Track. Experience all that two wheels have to offer deep in the heart of the Poconos as we venture from field to forest and visit on the PA’s exceptional value streams and a glacier. Bring water, helmets, repair kits and spare tube for an easy-moderate, 6-11 mile ride. Snow cancels. Meet at 9 AM. Contact John Motz 570-236-1462.
Saturday, August 23rd – Geocaching Hike at Big Pocono State Park – 7-9 mile hike – Fast paced hike; not for beginners. Take the top of the Indian Trail to hike down the North Trail down to railroad bed trail. Follow railroad bed trail to end, past gate and up unknown “pink” trail to South Trail. At top of South Trail, hike the Indian Trail to finish out the hike. (May alter.) (AMC & POC sponsored hike.) Leader: Rhoda Eisman, email (preferred) RSE640@aim.com, 570-620-1315.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th - QUARTERLY MEETING – Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Saturday, August 30th – Tobyhanna Lake - A boating event exploring Tobyhanna Lake. Make sure your water craft is registered. Those of you who do not own your own boats may rent one by calling 570-894-3409. Meet at the boat launch area at 9 AM. Leaders are Tom and Rosemary Miller 570-992-1321.
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 1st – LABOR DAY PARADE IN PEN ARGYL. See under Special Events. Contact Tom Miller, Activities Coordinator, 570-992-1321 or e-mail: pahikers@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 6th - 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroud Township Community Day. This event is held at Brodhead Creek Park, Route 191. See under Special Events. Contact Frank Allen 570-420-9040.
Sunday, September 7th – A TRI-FECTA - A 3-4 mile easy round trip at Hayes Creek in gamelands 40, then to lunch in White Haven at the Ugly Mug. After lunch bike from White Haven to Rockport and back (16 mile round trip), Do any one, two, or do all three! We will meet at 9 AM at the game lands 40 off Route 534 - 1/4 mile south off Route 80. Plan to meet for lunch at 12:30 & biking at 2 PM. Contact George Singlemann 570-421-2968.
Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th – Thunder Swamp Trail – Saw Creek Bridge Replacement – Join the Keystone Trails Association trail crew as we replace the long awaited bridge over Saw Creek on the Thunder Swamp Trail. The 40 foot span was flooded out in 2006 and is being replaced along with elevated rock end walls. It will be installed with traditional hand tools and machines. Free camping is available at Promised Land State Park for crew members. Join us for the day or the whole weekend. Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 8- we’re done. Contact John Motz for additional information 570-236-1462.
Sunday, September 14th – Big Pocono State Park to Wolf Swamp & Deep Lake – 12 mile hike – Fast paced hike; not for beginners. Take the top of Indian Trail to hike down the North Trail down to railroad bed and back up the South Trail and out toward SGL 38. Hike down to Dry Gap and up to Wolf Swamp and Deep Lake and follow Wolf Swamp Run back around to ending lot above Camelback Ski area. (AMC & POC sponsored hike.) Leader: Rhoda Eisman, email (preferred) RSE640@aim.com, 570-620-1315.
Saturday, September 20th - Thunder Swamp Trail Bushkill Roadto Rt. 402 – 8 mile hike -Hike the Thunder Swamp Trail from the parking lot on Bushkill Road southto the trail’s main parking lot on Rt. 402. This hike will be possible because of the just completed bridge replacement over the Saw Creek. If bridge is not completed the hike will be shorter. Meet at 9 AM in parking lot on Rt. 402. Contact Roy Kleinle at 570-421-8982.
Sunday, September 21st - Hickory Run State Park – 7 mile moderate hike. Hike from the park office to Fourth Run Trail to Manor House Trail to Fire Line Trail. We will return to the park office by way of Hickory Run Trail. We will meet at the park office on Route 534 at 9 AM. Contact Tony & Flo Gatto 570-646-0673.
Friday, September 26th thru Sunday, September 28th – KTA Weekend at PEEC – This fun filled weekend has a lot to offer. Hiking, Canoeing, etc. Mark your calendars, lead a hike, bring family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. See under Special Events.
Saturday, September 27, 2008 – 12 PM to 5 PM - Pocono Township Community Day. This event is held at the Central Pocono Ambulance Building in Tannersville. See under Special Events. Contact Frank Allen 570-420-9040.