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Our Mission

The aspiration of the Allentown Hiking Club is to escape the crowded city; to walk, hike and climb for the enjoyment and exercise with nature loving companions; to maintain its section of the Appalachian Trail; and to stimulate public interests in every phase of nature and the outdoors through programs and lectures.

1. Formation and Early Years
2. Building a "Cabin" on the Appalachian Trail
3. War And Revival: 1941-1961
4. The Fourth Decade, 1961-1970
5. The Fifth Decade, 1971-1980
6. The 1980s, Part 1
7. The 1980s, Part 2
8. The 1990s, Part 1: Appalachian Trail
9. The 1990s, Part 2: Non-AT Activities
AHC Library Holdings
ATC and PGC Contact Information
Hike Leader Requirements
Scouting Resource Page
Why not join us on our next hike?
Our events are free and open to the public. To participate, visit our events page, find an activity that sounds interesting to you, and call or email the event leader.

If you wish to enjoy and protect the great outdoors,
Why not become a member of Allentown Hiking Club?
You will receive our quarterly newsletter, The Happy Hiker. At our monthly business meetings, you will learn of the many ways members can get involved: as trail maintainers, monitors, hike leaders, and advocates for preservation and stewardship. Join today, or attend a monthly meeting for more information.

Upcoming Events

5-19-12
Ricketts Glen Day Hike 10 mile hike with accent on the 23 waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park. [More]

5-20-12
Saucon Valley Rail Trail An 8-mile out-and-back hike from Upper Saucon Township into Hellertown and return. [More]

5-20-12
Hike Bear Creek Loop hike around Bear Creek Mountain Resort. [More]

6-2-12
Fox Gap to Delaware Water Gap/Mt. Minsi Shuttle hike from Fox Gap to Delaware Water Gap [More]

6-6-12
June Monthly Meeting Our monthly business meeting will be held at 7:30 PM with a break for refreshments. [More]

6-9-12
Whip-Poor-Will Hike Hike from Osprey House on a loop hike finishing at Translator Lane. [More]

6-16-12
A Tour of theTrexler Nature Preserve Get a "behind the scenes" glimpse of the newly revamped Trexler Game Preserve with Tom Gettings who gave our after-meeting presentation. [More]

6-21-12
Work on Trails at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Evening work project. We will work on the Lehigh Gap Nature Center Trails. Please bring gloves and water.

Documents

Newsletter

Happy Hiker - 2012/01/01
Happy Hiker - 2011/10/01
Happy Hiker - 2011/07/01
Happy Hiker - 2011/04/01
Happy Hiker - 2011/01/01

Education Resources

AHC Honorary Members
AHC Officers 1931-2012

Hike Leader Resources

AHC Emergency Contact Form
Schedule a Hike by Hand

Member Resources

New Member Brochure
Volunteer Hours Form

Preservation Resources

DCNR Guidelines for Marking Recreational Trails
Heritage Conservancy Conservation Easement Booklet
PA Land Trust Model Documents

RPC

AT Shelter and Campsite Design Draft Proposal
ATC- AHC Delegation Agreement




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