March 4, 2024
A Look Back and a Look Ahead
by Paula Uhrin
A Look Back and a Look Ahead
by Paula Uhrin
Looking back to our hikes throughout the year I’m excited to remember all the places we’ve been and energized about what hikes are yet to come in 2024.
Throughout the year we had hikes on the rugged and rocky Appalachian Trail, treks on city streets, maintenance activities to keep our trails clear and passable, and everything in between. Hike leaders continually gather like minded individuals to take them on a journey, in some cases to places they have not yet visited. And whether it’s a familiar trail or something new, it’s always fun to explore new places with folks who share the same appreciation of the outdoors. That’s what the Allentown Hiking Club is all about.
Enjoy these snippets from our year in hiking/trekking and keep watching the club calendar for upcoming activities. If there are hikes you would like to lead and share with others, please reach out or, better yet, come to a monthly meeting and the Club will help and support you throughout that process.
And I could not conclude the year without expressing a heartfelt thank you to Ed Ritter who recently stepped down as the Club 's Trails Chair. His support throughout the decades has been invaluable. I also want to say a big thank you to Kerry Snyder fo r stepping up to assume the responsibilities of Trails Chair. I know our club's maintenance activities will continue to be in very good hands. And an additional thank you goes out to Cyril Quatrone who has stepped up to take on the role of Programs Chair. We can look forward to presentations at our monthly meetings in the upcoming months. If you have ideas for a program please reach o ut to Cyril.
Happy New Year to all and Happy Trails!
March 4, 2024
Post Cards from Thru Hikers
Post Cards from Thru Hikers
Our club received two postcards from thru hikers thanking us for our maintenance efforts.
January 23, 2024
Maintenance Hike Garners Eleven Volunteers on 24 Hours Notice
by Hal Wright
Maintenance Hike Garners Eleven Volunteers on 24 Hours Notice
by Hal Wright
Trails Coordinator Kerry Snyder called for volunteers to help clear blowdown from the trail. On less than 24-hours notice, eleven volunteers responded.
This maintenance hike was arranged after Kerry received reports of a large amount of blowdown blocking the AT between Route 309 and Knife's Edge, a little over three miles north on the trail. The crew included AHC members and Alison ("Double H"), a 2023 thru-hiker who was in central PA for a family visit from her home in New Hampshire. The blowdown blocking the trail ranged from mere branches to numerous large trees. Kerry, the certified sawyer in the group, donned safety gear and did all of the chainsaw work.
Outing such as this exemplify the commitment of our volunteers and thousands more up and down the trail to provide the best possible experience for Appalachian Trail hikers.
We've created a gallery of photos taken during this maintenance hike which you may view here.
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