We will hike the 4 mile Millstone trail

Time to coincide with tundra swans/snow geese migration. The trail is moderately difficult but "options" available. Family friendly, bring children. No pets.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: 1st meeting time - 1:00pm - Meet at Timbers Diner, 14323 Rd., Fleetwood. (Intersection of Rts. 222 & 662). 2nd Meeting time - 2:00pm - Sawmill Parking lot at Nolde Environment and Education Center.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Monthly business and hike scheduling meeting for Spring 2014.

Following the business meeting we will be looking to schedule hikes and other events for April, May and June 2014. These scheduled events will be published in our Spring 2014 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: The March meeting will be held at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Rd., Slatington, PA 18080. Directions to this location can be obtained at lgnc.org, or by entering the above address into your GPS. THIS LOCATION WILL BE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

A nice easy winter hike on the Delaware Canal Towpath.

We will cross-country ski if there is substantial snow.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Wy-Hit-Tuk Parking Lot on Rt. 611 several miles south of Easton.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

An end of winter afternoon hike on a local rail trail.

This will be an out and back hike on an old rail bed between Northampton and Bath. Anyone desiring a shorter hike can turn around at any time. Heavy rain cancels. No pets allowed on this trail.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Jacksonville Park on Jacksonville Road in East Allen Township. From US22 and PA 512, drive north on PA 512 about 3.3 miles and turn left on Jacksonville Rd. Drive .4 mile to the parking lot on your right.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

A.T. Hike, Fort Franklin Rd. - Hawk Mt. Rd.

DUE TO THE FORECAST THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE. KEEP AN EYE ON THE MEETUP CALENDAR FOR THAT NEW DATE!! We will walk past the Allentown Shelter, pause at Tri-County Corner where there is an optional rock climb to a view and continue over a lot of Pennsylvania rocks to the end. Bring water, lunch and wear sturdy shoes. Rain or other foul weather cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 4 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.5 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: EconoLodge at Rts. 309 & 22.
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Hike the Slate Heritage Trail.

Hike from Slatington to Slatedale on a rail trail and return. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the D & L parking lot on Main Street in Slatington, just west of the Lehigh River.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be presentation by Greg Huber on Big Trees of Lehigh Valley.

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

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St., Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Ironton Rail Trail HIke

This is an easy hike that loops back to the parking lot. Bring water and whatever snacks you want.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: From MacArthur Rd. (145) turn eastward onto Chestnut Street. Parking lot is 3/4 mile on right.
Posted on meetup.com? YES