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Women on Trail: Solo, Safe, and Strong
Bear Creek Preserve | October 15, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Start off on the right foot by hiking the Bear Creek Preserve with wilderness skills instructor Weavre Molina. You’ll learn basic safety, Leave No Trace ethics, map reading, and other solo hiking skills while walking together through our very own boots-on-dirt classroom.
With a short hike and multiple stops for discussion and practice, no one will be left behind. This intro-level workshop is intended for new hikers, but experienced outdoorspeople are welcome – and might just learn something new as well!
*This event welcomes all women, regardless of their assigned gender at birth.
UPDATE:
The turnpike will be closed the weekend of this event. Click here for more information: https://www.paturnpike.com/news/details/2022/10/06/pennsylvania-turnpike-plans-weekend-closure-between-lehigh-valley-and-mahoning-valley-interchanges
Here is the suggested detour for NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC:
Exit at Lehigh Valley Exit #56 and take U.S. Route 22 East to State Route 33 North (16.5 miles). Follow State Route 33 North to Interstate 80 West (24.5 miles).
Do not continue on to the turnpike. Take Exit 284 towards Blakeslee off I-80W, keeping right at the fork to get on 115N. They’ll then reach the Bear Creek Preserve in about 10 miles.
This may add about a 22 minute addition to your travel:
Bear Creek Preserve is a vast expanse of forests and steep stream valleys in the Lehigh River Watershed. Larger than many state parks, the preserve is a mosaic of diverse, thriving habitats and plant communities, including several rare species. The land provides vital habitat for native wildlife, including black bear, coyote, Bald Eagle, and many species of migratory songbirds. Bear Creek Preserve is part of a larger landscape of protected lands and popular recreation areas, including state parks and gamelands, that spans more than 150,000 acres.
At least a half liter of water per person, trails will be rugged and rocky, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing suited to the weather. Long pants and socks are recommended.
• Park and meet at the Management Center.
•Bathrooms will be available.
•Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
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- If you are sick, please stay home.
- CDC recommends that people who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with other people. Fully vaccinated people might choose to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings, especially if they or someone in their household is immunocompromised.
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Registration
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- We offer discounted tickets for registrants who are ACCESS Cardholders for $2 per person (limited to 4 tickets).
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Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
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