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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 Applalachian 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
Proposed AHC Privacy Policy
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

1-7-09
Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club. This will be a business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a program presented by Dennis Scholl of the D & L National Corridor.

1-10-09
Canal Towpath Dayhike A walk along the canal towpath in Walnutport. This hike is in 2 parts, 5 miles & 3 miles; we start with 5 miles. Let's warm up on this pleasant walk along the Lehigh River, [More]

1-11-09
*** CANCELLED *** Snow Sports at Camelback Mountain Join us to Ski or Ride at Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, PA

1-14-09
Snow Sports at Camelback Mountain Join us to Ski or Ride at Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, PA. [More]

1-24-09
Lehigh Parkway Winter Walk in Allentown Wintertime afternoon walk along the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. [More]

1-31-09
Day Hike Nor-Bath Rail Trail Out & back on Nor-Bath rail-trail starting and ending at the Bath end. Flat trail, no climbs. No dogs please. Rain/snow, cancels.

2-4-09
Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club. This will be a business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a program on charcoal making by Terry Stauffer.

2-8-09
Plainfield Rail Trail Walk in rural Northampton County. [More]

Documents

Education Resources

AHC Honorary Members, 1931-2007
[download]

AHC Officers, 1931-2007
[download]

Hike Leader Resources

Contact Form for Hike Attendees
[download]

Form to Add a Hike By Hand
[download]

Member Resources

New Member Brochure
[download]

Volunteer Hours Form
[download]

Newsletter

Happy Hiker - 2007/01/01
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Happy Hiker - 2007/04/01
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Happy Hiker - 2007/07/01
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Happy Hiker - 2007/10/01
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Happy Hiker - 2008/01/01
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Happy Hiker - 2008/04/01
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Happy Hiker - 2008/07/01
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Happy Hiker - 2008/10/01
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Preservation Resources

DCNR Guidelines for Marking Recreational Trails
[download]

Heritage Conservancy Conservation Easement Booklet
[download]

PA Land Trust Model Documents
[download]

RPC

AT Shelter and Campsite Design Draft Proposal
[download]

ATC- AHC Delegation Agreement
[download]





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