For every hike, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, · Anyone interested in hiking on Thursdays should E-mail
bring a lunch or snack, and water to drink.
catherinejo1@verizon.net for the schedule.
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Appalachian Trail- Little Gap to Lehigh Gap- 5 mile moderate-difficult hike. See an interesting variety of terrain, great views and a boulder climb down into Lehigh Gap. Some very rocky sections- sturdy hiking boots required. Bring a hat, plenty of water, lunch or a snack. Meet at 9:00 AM. Contact Hike Leader Sue Prendergast to register 570-242-0519 |
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Margy's Trail – SGL #129 in Carbon County - Short (about 1.5 miles roundtrip), Scenic hike through a hemlock forest – lots of boulders and rocks. Meet at 10:00 AM at the parking lot on Rte 903 located on the left, 2.6 miles from the intersection of Rte 115 and Rte 903. |
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Promised Land State Park - Canoe/kayak event on Promised Land Lake. Call 570-676-4117 to rent if you do not own your own boat but would like to participate in this activity. To get to the boat rental office and the parking lot for the launch site you will make a right hand turn just before the bridge going over the Spillway on Route 390. Bring something to eat and make sure you have sunscreen and water with you. Also, be certain that your watercraft is registered. Pouring rain will cancel the event. Meet at 9:00 AM in the parking lot at the launch site. Those who rent will park in the boat rental parking lot and paddle up to meet those at the launch site. |
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Big Pocono to Wolf Swamp and Deep Lake (4 C/D 12) - Fast paced, CARDIO Hike for 12 miles, lots of rocks and steep terrain. New hikers with leader will be screened. |
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Appalachian Trail - Overnite to the Leroy Smith Shelter. 2 mile moderate-difficult hike from Smith Gap to the shelter and 2 miles back the next morning. Meet at 3:30PM. Bring all gear needed- including dinner, breakfast, water and anything fun you're willing to carry. (Guitar anyone?) Or, if you'd like a longer hike, choose your own hike length and meet us at the shelter. |
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McDade Trail - DWG National Recreation Area. Easy 4 mile hike along the scenic Delaware River from Hialeah Park to Smithfield Beach & back. Follow River Rd. past Shawnee Playhouse to Hialeah on the right. Bring a towel for a quick dip!! |
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Bruce Lake Natural Area: A moderate 7 mile hike to Egypt Meadow and Bruce Lake, returning on the Brown Trail. Meet at the parking lot on the right off Route 390 just pass Promised Land Village. |
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Labor Day Weekend Nothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or rwhorient@aol.com if you would like to schedule another outdoor event. |
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Thunder Swamp Trail System lollypop hike – Hike from the Old Bushkill Road parking lot to Painter Swamp and return partly on a different trail for a 5 or 6 mile hike. This will be a moderate pace hike covering a variety of terrain and tread conditions; hills, flats, soft path and rocky path, wet and dry. Wear hiking boots/shoes and bring water. Meet at the Mr. Z’s in Marshall Creek for car pooling at 9 AM or in the State Forest parking lot off of Old Bushkill Road approximately 1.5 miles from Rt. 402 at 9:30 AM. |
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Nothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or rwhorient@aol.com if you would like to schedule another outdoor event |
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HUNTING SEASON IF YOU'RE OUT THERE, BE AWARE! . . . WEAR BLAZE ORANGE FOR SAFETY "Hunting Season" isn't just one month!!! Always be aware when doing outdoor activities.
Something else to do outside on a Sunday Afternoon in the Poconos: Local naturalist and Open Space advocate, Don Miller, conducts hikes for the Pocono Heritage Land Trust that are open to the public These hikes are on newly acquired properties that are being preserved for public use. There is usually one hike each month on a Sunday afternoon. At press time for this newsletter, Don did not have the schedule firmly set for this winter. To find out where he will be hiking, checkout the Land Trust’s website www.phlt.org and click on Events. The hikes are at an easy pace and
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Did You Know? Camping & Hiking Fun Facts |
Tread Lightly! Tips for Responsible Hiking
Do your part by leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species, restoring degraded areas, and joining a local enthusiast organization.
- Carry a trash bag and pick up litter left by others.
- Pack out what you pack in.
- Repackage snacks and food in baggies. This reduces weight and amount of trash to carry out (taken from: http://www.treadlightly.org/
page.php/responsible-hiking/ Recreation-Hiking.html?gclid= COimxoPK1ZcCFQwuHgod11lWDQ)
DRESSING FOR THE COLD
Hiking during the winter requires you to dress appropriately. You’ll be surprised at how fast you get overheated and begin to sweat while hiking during these colder months.
The key to dressing for hikes when it’s cold is to dress in layers. Also, wearing a shirt or turtleneck that zippers in the front is a good idea. You can zipper up for warmth and unzipper to cool down. When you do start to get hot, start by taking off your hat (yes, make sure you wear a hat as that is where most of your body heat escapes), then open your shirt or jacket a little, then try unbuttoning and rolling up your shirt sleeves. This will allow cool air to circulate up your arms and down your torso.
Finally remember to bundle back up when you stop hiking. Dressing and undressing as your body warms and cools is the best way to keep comfortable during winter hikes.EATING ON THE TRAIL
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you are eating on the trail. You should eat food that weighs the most first, such as fresh fruit, or canned foods. This will lighten the pack early on instead of after hiking many miles with the additional weight. Also, try eating small quantities often. This will avoid stomach aches while hiking and also keep your energy level up through out the day. Before you begin a climb, stop and have a snack. This will give you an energy boost when you need it most.
(taken from: http://www.pahikes.com/trails/
hiking_tips.asp)
The Appalachian Trail starts in northern Georgia and continues through South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and ends in Maine at Mt. Katahdin, Baxter Peak, Baxter State Park.
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Studies show that hiking is beneficial for a person's overall physical and mental health. Hiking can help prevent heart disease, decrease hypertension, cholesterol levels and weight, improve the symptoms of osteoporosis and arthritis, helps to control diabetes and can also relieve back pain. Hiking is also a great way to relieve stress.
Hiking can be a safe activity, but precautions should be taken:
- Tell someone where you are going, sign-in at the trail register, and stay on marked trails.
- Start slowly and build endurance.
- Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Dress in layers and be ready for changing weather. Wear synthetic or wool. Never wear cotton in the winter. Wear reflective clothing.
- Allow enough time for your hike - don't get caught in the dark!
- Bring along water to drink, bug spray and sunscreen.
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If you like to sit outside eating bananas in your favorite blue shirt, you're about to become a mosquito's best friend. They're twice as attracted to blue than any other color and appear to love people who've just eaten bananas. Source: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 2001 Summer In America