Appalachian Mountain Club Delaware Valley Chapter

All are welcome to join me for a 3-4 mile hike with about 300 feet of elevation at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Belfast, PA. From Route 33 head east on Henry Road to a sharp left onto Belfast Road. Then it is about 0.6 miles to the parking lot (just south of the Environmental Center) where we will meet. There are toilets near the parking area.

We will take parts of the Homestead and Henry's Woods trails to make a pleasant loop with meadows, hills, woods, and the Bushkill Creek.

Please wear sturdy shoes and carry enough fluids for a two-hour activity. As with any activity that takes place during the warmer months, never underestimate your individual hydration needs, and pack plenty of fluids. Spring and summer hikes also bring the possibility of sudden storms, or encounters with snakes, biting insects or ticks. Take proper safety precautions.

Should the status of the hike be in doubt due to any form of weather or excessive heat, phone/text leader. Leader Scott Harney 610-442-0797.

Notes
Prior to joining the walk, a waiver must be completed on the AMC website by registering at https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001Lz7x2AC/act00014652

Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.

Join us on the trails at French Creek State Park at 9 AM.

We are doing around 10 miles, so expect a 9 to 11 miles long hike at a moderate pace. We can reach the farthest trails in French Creek at this distance. This hike is rated "vigorous" only because of the length. It is not geared to be a workout hike. We will take time to stop for breaks at the top of hills and as needed to keep the group together.

Expect less than 2000 feet total elevation gain the whole hike.

The starting location is at the French Creek State Park Playground. This is 800 feet southwest of the Hopewell Lake boat ramp parking area going towards the park office. The GPS coordinates for the playground are: 40.1983077435609,-75.79114511944678. Modern bathrooms at the start. We meet there at 9:00 AM and leave soon after. We normally finish about 30 minutes before the stated end time.

Bring water plus a snack if desired. We will stop to de-layer once we start moving. I have only limited text and talking cell phone coverage in the park at the start.

I only cancel this hike due to adverse weather conditions which make it unsafe to drive or hike. Check Meetup comments. I'll update the AMC database status too.

Well behaved dogs can come on this hike if they can keep up with the group. Owners of dogs not on leashes will be asked to leave the hike. Please post a Meetup comment in advance if you are planning to bring your pet.

On-line registration in the AMC system is not required for this hike; While I find Meetup convenient, I welcome and reserve spaces for AMC members from the Outdoor Connector website (go to http://activities.outdoors.org/ ) (Meetup is: https://www.meetup.com/Appalachian-Mountain-Club-Delaware-Valley-Chapter/ ). Update your RSVPs if your plans change. All participants will need to agree to and sign a paper AMC legal waver sheet just prior to the hike if you did not register on the AMC Outdoor Connector site.

Please note:
In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.