4.2-Mile Jacobsburg Park Hike + Martin Guitar Factory Tour

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Lisa Lombardo
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001J0Rx
Audience: Everyone

Description: Martin Guitar is known for its exceptional leadership and innovation in fretted instrument and string manufacturing. Since it was established in 1833, six generations of the Martin family have led the guitar company in the factory located in Nazareth, PA.

Our day will begin at 10am when we meet at Entrance B11 to Jacobsburg Park at the intersection of Belfast Rd and Keller Rd. (40.79832, -75.30972 in Google Maps). Our “lollipop” loop hike will be on dirt and gravel trails. At about the midpoint, we will arrive at the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (bathrooms available). We will complete the loop and then retrace our steps on the trail back to the parking lot. The hike will include a handful of crossings on lightly traveled local roads. The elevation gain is about 265ft.

Anticipated hike time is approximately 2 hours. Please bring snacks and water, wear sturdy shoes and layer according to the weather.

After our hike, we will head to Nazareth for lunch. The Catty Corner is conveniently located next to the Martin factory, but we can try another place if people have suggestions.

8 people are allowed on each factory tour. I purchased all 8 tickets ($7.50 each) for the 2pm tour, which ends at 3pm. You can reimburse me via Zelle, Venmo, or in cash on the day of. If you need to cancel and can’t find a replacement for yourself, please expect to pay for your ticket.

We may want to arrive early or stay late after the tour so we can browse the museum, exhibits and factory store. The factory closes at 4:30pm.

The leader will communicate to the group by 8am if the weather is not conducive to hiking. However, we will still meet for lunch and the factory tour.

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!