A loop hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle.

This is a 9 mile hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir and going up to the Pulpit and then Pinnacle for spectacular winter views. This is not a beginner's hike due to the 1000' ascent and rocky terrain. Bring plenty of water and lunch/snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir Trail Head parking lot, 40 Reservoir Road, Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

Hike in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships in Northampton County

Also known as the Towpath Bike Trail, this paved path includes sections of the Lehigh Canal, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Lehigh Valley Transit interurban routes. We will walk the southern section along the Lehigh River. Bring snack and water. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Riverview Park. From US22, take 25th Street South for about 2 miles and turn right on Lehigh Drive. Turn right into the parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Loop hike on several park trails.

We will hike the Henrys Woods and Jacobsburg Trails, and finish on the Homestead Trail. Since hunting is permitted until noon on parts of the Homestead Trail, wear blaze orange. Bring a snack and water. Steady rain cancels the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Take PA 33 to the Belfast exit (7 miles north of US 22). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then left on Belfast Road and drive 0.6 mile to the parking lot on your left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

This hike follows the equestrian loop of State Game Land 205 with two off shoot trails that will be out and back.

Bring water and snacks.

Details
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: From Exit 49B of I-78 go north on PA 100 6.3miles to a right onto Sell Rd. Proceed .3 mi to a right onto Warden Road for about one mile to parking lot on left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Hike distance 9.5 miles (or more if we choose to detour into Jim Thorpe)

Hike the "Back Track" of the Summit Hill from the visitors' center of Mauch Chunk Lake to a spectacular view of Lehigh Gorge. We'll have lunch here and decide on our return route. Bring Lunch and liquids, sneakers or light hiking shoes will be fine. NO PETS!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.5 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Rite-Aid drug store in Walnutport.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Paula Uhrin on her trip to Morocco.

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 Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Explore some of the trails in this Northampton County park.

We will walk several park trails, enjoying varying habitats, from forests to meadows, and streamside trails. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Take PA 33 to the Belfast exit (7 miles north of US 22). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then left on Belfast Road and drive 0.6 mile to the parking lot on your left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike from Little Gap to Lehigh Gap.

We will look for all things nature and inspect the "resource islands" and the American Chestnuts planted as part of the Superfund restoration. There is a sharp descent into Lehigh Gap. Bring lunch and water.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 14 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Osprey House at Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Posted on meetup.com? NO

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

Date for the maintenance hike has been changed from Saturday,May 24 to Sunday, May 25. This is our annual clean-up of our section of the A.T. Please bring gloves, trash bags, clippers, water and dish to share with group. Marion Orlousky of the ATC will join us this year to provide guidance on the removal of invasion plant species from portions of the trail to the north of 309. After clean-up we will have a picnic at Bake Oven Knob parking lot. Please let the coordinator, Ed Ritter(610-261-1847, Cell-484-241-7782) know what dish you will be bringing. Hot dogs will be provided by the club. Bring your own chairs.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.3 miles
Meeting place: Bake Oven Knob parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net
Co-leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

A classic hike through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Hike up Dunnfield Hollow Trail to Sunfish Pond, take a break on some rocks overlooking the pond, then hike around the top of the pond to the A.T. We'll hike the A.T. to Raccoon Ridge where we'll stop for lunch. After lunch we'll hike back down the A.T. to the cars. Sturdy hiking boots recommended. Bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at Dunnfield Creek Natural Area Parking Lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net