AMC150 - Family 1 Mile Hike at Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Details
Activity Type: Family Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader: Scott Harney
Registration Type: Registration required
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001sZ0D/act00016978
Description: Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Appalachian Mountain Club by joining us at 1 pm on Monday April 20th for about a 1 mile loop at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. We will climb 100 feet of elevation split between several segments. Staff from the nature center will join us to teach us about the local nature and history. Non-members are encouraged to attend.
This hike is targeted at families with younger children and is rated easy. Check Outdoor Connector for a longer option for families with older children, and hikes in the area for adults.
We will meet on the porch of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s Osprey House (8844 Paint Mill Rd, Slatington, PA 18080). We will start with the Prairie Warbler trail, explore the Osprey Sensory Garden, and finish with the River Trail. We will stop occasionally for water breaks, for the group to catch up, remove/add layers, and to explore interesting things we see.
Please wear sturdy footwear (boots or sneakers), the trails are not suitable for strollers as there are rocks, steps, roots, and could be mud. Please bring at least one bottle of water per person. No dogs please.
There are bathrooms and a water fountain at Osprey House, which will be open while we are there.
All participants must register individually for the hike at https://activities.outdoors.org so that the waiver is signed and an emergency contact is provided.
Severe weather such as heavy rain or thunderstorm will cancel, drizzle will not. If in doubt, or have any questions contact Scott Harney at 610-442-0797 (call/text) or smharney79@gmail.com.
"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."
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!