Monthly business and hike scheduling meeting for Spring 2013.

Following the business meeting we will be looking to schedule hikes and other events for April, May and June 2013. These scheduled events will be published in our Spring 2013 Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete an AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hiking Schedule Coordinator Edna Himmler.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Hike on the Sterner Mill, High Bridge and Quarry Trails.

Wear sturdy waterproof shoes in case of muddy conditions. Bring lunch or snack.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 - 7 miles
Meeting place: Quakertown Farmers Market on Station Road in Quakertown. Call 267-424-4602 for any questions.
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

Loop Hike in Nescopeck State Park.

Please bring Lunch and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 90 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet in the parking lot of Rite Aide Drug store in Walnutport.

Pool Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Trail And Allentown Symphony

We will walk only part of the 77 acre sanctuary nature trail along the banks of the Little Lehigh and enjoy a bird blind. After the hike we will head to the free parking deck at 6th & Linden Sts. for the 3:00 PM concert of the Allentown Symphony featuring the young violin winner of the International Schadt competition. Then a "brew" - 10% off food ticket, 50% off concert ticket if you mention "Mercedes" when ordering. Symphony Hall Box Office 610-432-6715.

Details
Meeting place: Visitor's Center of the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary/Wildlands Conservancy, 601 Orchid Place, Emmaus (Call leader for directions)
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

A pleasant walk along the Lehigh River Canal.

A 4 mile walk with the option of extending it. Bring lunch or snacks and water. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 - 7 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Rite-Aid in Walnutport.

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Al Karp on his Appalachian Trail adventures.

Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 Ott Street, Allentown, PA.
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550