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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

2-12-12
Arts/Park/Concert/Brewworks Part X Yet another in a series of short hikes through the park, a concert at Allentown Symphony Hall following by relaxing meal/drink with friends at the Allentown Brewworks. [More]

2-25-12
Lehigh Gap Hike Hike up the East side of Lehigh Gap on the Appalachian Trail (AT). [More]

3-7-12
Monthly Meeting Monthly business meeting and our scheduling meeting for April, May and June hikes and events. [More]

3-10-12
AT Loop hike Hike up the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Lehigh Gap to the communication towers. [More]

3-18-12
Nor-Bath Trail Hike Hike the former route of the Northampton and Bath Railroad in East Allen and Allen Townships. [More]

3-25-12
Spitzenberg Mountain Climb A tour of the art studio of local wildlife artist Dan Christ and then a STEEP climb to the top of Spitzenburg mountain. [More]

4-4-12
Monthly Meeting Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Michael Nonemacher on the Switchback Railroad and trail near Jim Thorpe. [More]

Documents

Newsletter

Happy Hiker - 2011/01/01
Happy Hiker - 2010/10/01
Happy Hiker - 2010/07/01
Happy Hiker - 2009/10/01
Happy Hiker - 2009/07/01

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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