First LVRR Family Hike A Hit

Yesterday afternoon over 60 kids and adults met up at the Fish Hatchery in Allentown for the first of nine family-centric hikes to take place around the valley this summer. The hikes are sponsored by Lehigh Valley Road Runners and locations vary from week to week so be sure to check out http://lvrr.org/events/family-hikes/ for each week’s hike location.

Little hikers and their parents hiked from the Fish Hatchery to Bogert’s Covered Bridge, approximately 7/10ths of a mile, where they then dipped their toes in the creek, catching crayfish and enjoying the beautiful weather. After hiking back to the Fish Hatchery (also known as the Lil Le-Hi Trout Hatchery,) kids then fed the trout. The hatchery has been around since 1883 and thousands of visitors spend time feeding the fish each year.

Next week’s hike will take place at Upper Saucon Park. Hikers are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, the hike will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. There is a pavillion and playground at this location where everyone can hang out after the hike. You are encouraged to carry water and use sun screen. If you plan to attend you are asked to RSVP on the event page so that organizers can get a head count.

Hikes are free. Children who attend six out of the nine hikes will receive a special gift at the end of the summer. Be sure to RSVP and check in before each hike so that your children will receive credit for their attendance.

For more information, visit http://lvrr.org