Hiking weekend for KTA members.

The event will take place at Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingman's Ferry, Pike County, PA. Registration ends April 1. See KTAHike.com for further details.

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This will be the 4th Annual "Munchkin" Memorial Rose Garden Ramble for our former club treasurer and friend.

A laid-back stroll around the Allentown Rose Garden and Lake Muhlenberg (if it doesn't rain)! Then it's off to the Ritz for ice cream. NO PETS! Holly Vogler (610)820-0162 will assist in leading this hike.

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Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: We will meet at the picnic pavilions at the end of Honochick Drive (bear right at the island just before Ott St. and continue across to the pavilions).
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

At 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by wildlife photographer Dave Levandusky from the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.

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

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

A varied stretch of the A.T., almost level with one major descent at the end.

Wear sturdy shoes. Bring lunch and water. Rain cancels.

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Round trip road miles distance: 20 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Rite-Aid in Walnutport.

Spring maintenance hike for AHC's Appalachian Trail section followed by a potluck picnic.

This is our annual clean-up of our section of the A.T. Please bring gloves, trash bags, clippers and water. After clean-up we will have a picnic at Leaser Lake, North boat ramp. Please let coordinator know what dish you will be bringing. Hot dogs will be provided by the club. Call or email Ed Ritter if you plan to attend.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.3 miles
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit Inn parking lot, Rt. 309.
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

D & L Hike.

Walk along the Lehigh River north from Cementon and return. Heavy rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the D & L trailhead on PA 329 just west of the Lehigh River.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Loop hike around Bear Creek Mountain Resort

UPDATE 5/11/13: IT LOOKS LIKE THE SHOWERS WILL MISS US SO THE HIKE IS ON! UPDATE 5/10/13: The weather is questionable for tomorrow and a determination will be made at 9am as to whether or not the hike will take place. Please check back after 9am on Saturday, 11 May. The hike will circle the ski slopes at Bear Creek. Terrain is rocky and we will be hiking up one side of the mountain and down the other with a lunch/snack stop at the top of the mountain at the quad lifts. Rain cancels. Optional stop afterwards for food and beverages at the resort's Trail's End Cafe.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at the trailhead kiosk in Parking Lot 4, just overlooking the lake.
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike the AT from Lehigh Furnace Gap to Osprey House.

We will look for birds, wildflowers, and signs of spring. Bring lunch and water. Maria Tranguch from Lehigh Gap Nature center is the sponsor of this hike.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Osprey House

Hike the Saucon Valley Rail Trail from the Upper Saucon Township Park to Hellertown and back.

Low-cut athletic shoes will suffice. Bring lunch and liquids, but NO PETS, PLEASE!!!

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 20 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader for meeting place.
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Nor-Bath Rail Trail hike

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.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Jacksonville Park on Jacksonville Rd. in East Allen Township. Driving north on PA 512 from US 22, Jacksonville Rd is on your left just past Harold's RV.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com