Hey allI have two hikes coming up this week, one is Tuesday afternoon, meeting at the gas station in Hampton (I think it's BP) on Rt 31 near the Musconetcong River bridge by New Hampton Road, within sight of the traffic light. We'll be hiking fifteen miles of abandoned rail lines between Townsbury and New Hampton. There will be some back road walking, but mostly pleasant rail bed stuff, which is pretty wide.
Note there is one tunnel, which is possible to go over, but will require getting feet wet.
Then on Sunday, we will be doing a half off trail, half on trail hike in the Lehigh Gorge.
This hike will be run much in the way we have always done the Pocono Rim hikes, only on a much more difficult scale. The route begins in Jim Thorpe, and follows quite streets to the cemetery where we will visit the tomb of Jim Thorpe himself. We then make our way out to the access road to the gorge and get on the Upper Division Lehigh Canal...if we can.
From here, the route becomes much more difficult as we try to ascend the east rim of the Lehigh Gorge. This will involve ups and downs, and off trail situations. We plan to get to the Oxbow Bend, pictured here in a great photo by Rich Pace. We'll then continue north to Penn Haven where we cross the Lehigh and return with a relaxing walk along the Lehigh Gorge/D&L Trail back to the Glen Onoko access.
Meeting time will be 9 am Sunday the 7th at Jim Thorpe Market. Try to park on the railroad track side and we'll try to find each other. Other than the market, there are no food and drink stops on this hike, so everyone should be prepared with a lunch and/or snack, as well as plenty of water. Hikers should also be prepared for difficult terrain and steep slopes. Probably not suitable for pets.
Feel free to contact me for more information (908) 343-8374 or sneezehorse@hotmail.com
M'ke
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