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. |
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Events
Sat September 11, 10:00 am
Loop hike at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Charcoal Trail
Hike Distance: 5 miles
Rating: B+
Start at Osprey House on LGNC property.
Hike on Prairie Warbler Trail, Woodpecker Trail, AT, North Trail. Then cross over onto LGNC property and down Charcoal Trail, Prairie Grass Trail and back to Osprey House on LNE Trail. Bring water and snacks.
Meeting Place: At Osprey House at LGNC (see www.lgnc.com for directions
Leader: Jim Gabovitz 610-262-3578 gabby@enter.net
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Sat September 11, 7:00 am
Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run
Hike Distance: 28.4 miles
Sponsored by the Keystone Trails Association, the 28.4-mile hike will take place in York & Lancaster Counties. Contact KTA (www.kta-hike.org) for details and registration form.
Volunteers are still needed to direct parking, help with event timing, assist with set-up and clean-up, and more. Please contact Becky at 717-238-7017 or ktaadmin@verizon.net for more information or to sign-up to volunteer. Volunteers will receive a Super Hike t-shirt and be invited to attend the post-event picnic.
Registration is limited to 400 participants. The registration fee is $60 for participants registering on or before August 21. After August 21, the registration fee is $75; on-site registration is $90. Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, September 3. All mailed registrations forms must be postmarked by September 3. Payment on-site the day of the event is by cash, check or money order only.
Meeting Place: Please contact the event leader
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Sun September 12, 10:00 am
Broad Mountain Circle Hike
Round Trip Road Miles: 40
Hike Distance: 9 miles
Rating: B
Hike from Route 93 on Game Lands
Hike to a view point overlooking the Lehigh Gorge. Bring lunch and water.
Meeting Place: Meet at Rite Aid in Walnutport
Leader: Dick Snyder 610-264-9327
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Sat September 18, 10:00 am
Bike Lehigh Gorge / Hike Penn Haven Plane
Hike Distance: 12 miles
Rating: B+
Experience Lehigh Gorge from the bottom and the top.
From Glen Onoko, we will bike about six miles on the Lehigh Gorge Trail (not paved) to the Penn Haven Plane. There we will lock the bikes and climb up the inclined plane to the rim of the gorge, where we will eat lunch while enjoying a great vista. After lunch we will retrace our route. After our return, there will be an optional short side trip to Lock 2, which the Allentown Hiking Club maintains. Bring lunch, water, bike lock, helmet, sturdy shoes to climb the plane.
Meeting Place: Meet at the Rite Aid on PA 145 in Walnutport at 10 AM or at the Glen Onoko last parking area along the access road at 10:30 AM.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
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Sat September 25, 10:00 am
Loop hike on D&L Trail and LGNC trails.
Hike Distance: 6 miles
Rating: A
Start at Osprey House heading northwest on the D&L Trail
Hike along D&L Trail to Three Ponds Trail. Follow Three Ponds to LNE and Chestnut Oak Trail, back Prairie Grass Trail and along LNE back to Osprey House.
Meeting Place: Osprey House at LGNC. See www.lgnc.org for directions.
Leader: Jim Gabovitz 610-262-3578 gabby@enter.net
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Sat October 9, 10:00 am
Ironton Rail Historic Trail
Hike Distance: 6 miles
Rating: A+
Accompany members of the Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Committee as they conduct an interpretive hike along this multi-use loop trail.
We'll learn how coal, iron and limestone helped start the industrial revolution in America right here in the Lehigh Valley. The hike is about 6 miles long, but the pace is easy. There is no formal lunch stop, so bring along a drink and some easy to eat snacks.
Meeting Place: Please contact the event leader
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652
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Sun October 10, 12:30 pm
Mary Immaculate Center
Hike Distance: 3 to 4 miles
Rating: A
A special hike on an unusual property, this hike takes us through the 400-acre property of the Mary Immaculate Center in Lehigh Twp., Northampton Cty.
Bob Hosking, a local naturalist who has frequently walked it, and Bud Cole, a local outdoor writer, will describe the natural and cultural attributes as we meander, especially taking in fall changes. The property's future also is important, as it is no longer used by the diocese of Philadelphia, its owner. Wear sturdy shoes; although this is not a strenuous hike, there is some climbing. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels.
Meeting Place: Indian Trail Park, Rt. 248, Pennsville. Contact hike leader for directions, if necessary.
Leader: Janet Goloub 610-767-1287
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Sun October 17, 9:00 am
Weissport Canal/Walnutport Canal Festival
Round Trip Road Miles: 18
Hike Distance: 7 miles
7 mile towpath hike with optional trip to canal festival
Hike from Weissport to Jim Thorpe. After return to meeting point optional trip to Walnutport canal festival.
Bring water and lunch for hike but save room for some of the good food at the canal festival.
Raindate for festival is October 24
Meeting Place: Rite-Aid Rte. 145 Walnutport
Leader: Carl Griffin 610-760-0479
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Sun October 24, 9:30 am
Deep lake Hike
Round Trip Road Miles: 40
Hike Distance: 4 miles
Rating: A+
Hike to deep lake and back on State Game Lands.
Bring lunch and water. No pets.
Meeting Place: Meet at McDonalds in Wind Gap
Leader: Jim Gabovitz 610-262-3578 gabby@enter.net
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Sat November 6, 8:00 am
Conestoga Trail
Hike Distance: 14.4 miles
Hike from Scenic View Drive to Pitney Road.
This will be the first of five hikes on the 64 mile long Conestoga Trail in Lancaster County. The CT runs from the Horse-Shoe Trail in the north to the Mason Dixon Trail at the Susquehanna River. On this section, which is on rural roads, we will go through three covered bridges.
Meeting Place: Rodeway Inn at US 22 and PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
Co-Leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069
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Sun November 7, 12:00 noon
Arts Park and Symphony in Allentown
Hike Distance: 1.5 miles
A 1.5 mile loop walk through the Allentown Park, crossing 8th St Bridge, then returning to the Arts Walk, Art Museum(free) and then enjoying the 3PM Allentown Symphony concert followed by a "brew" at the Allentown Brewworks.
Note: Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N 6th St. Concert tickets: Hiker receive a 10% discount(mention this). Box office 610-432-6715. May purchase on the day of. Brewworks: 812 W. Hamilton St - 10% discount with ticket. Parking: FREE. Art Museum: FREE Attire: hiking wear is fine. Rain: We'll stroll through the art museum.
Meeting Place: Parking Deck at 6th & Linden Sts.
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001
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Sun November 7, 12:30 pm
Lehigh Gap Hike
Round Trip Road Miles: 2
Hike Distance: 5 miles
Rating: B+
Hike from Lehigh Gap to Little gap on the Appalachian trail.
About 1/2 mile of this hike is very difficult climbing over rocks. Bring snacks and water. No pets.
Meeting Place: Rite Aid in Walnutport
Leader: Jim Gabovitz 610-262-3578 gabby@enter.net
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Sat December 4, 8:00 am
Conestoga Trail
Hike Distance: 12.5 miles
Hike from Pitney Road to New Danville on Long Road
Join up for the second of our hikes on this Lancaster County trail. This section will feature Lancaster city park trails and road walking. We will be following the Conestoga Creek.
Meeting Place: Rodeway Inn at US 22 and PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
Co-Leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069
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Fri December 31, 12:00 noon
New Year's Eve Appalachian Trail Hike
Hike Distance: 8 miles
Hike from PA 309 to the Allentown Shelter and return
This is a flat section of trail, mostly on old woods roads. Bring a food item to share with others at the shelter. Anyone who wishes a shorter 4 mile hike can start at Fort Franklin Rd.
Meeting Place: Meet on PA 309 at the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot (south end at the tower)
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
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