Meet Hike Leaders Alison and Bob Gagnon (610-547-0034, robertgagnon@verizon.net), for a day hike on the Switchback loop trail in Jim Thorpe, PA.
Directions: Follow the NE Extension of the PA turnpike to PA route 209. Follow route 209 to Jim Thorpe, turn left at the light onto Broadway, which turns into Lentz Trail Rd. Mauch Chunk Lake Boat Rental parking is on the left, about 4.8 miles from the light.
Location: Meet at the parking lot at the Mauch Chunk Lake Boat Rental, 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
GPS: 40.8435, -75.8029.
Carpool: meet at 7:30 AM at Gateway Shopping Center, Swedesford Road, Wayne, outside of the Starbucks.
Bring water, snack, lunch. Restrooms are available