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, water and dish to share with group. Marion Orlousky of the ATC will join us again this year to provide guidance on the removal of invasive 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

Hike from Smith Gap to the Smith Shelter and return.

We will hike from Smith Gap north on the Appalachian Trail to the Leroy Smith Shelter, where we will make a short lunch stop before hiking back to Smith Gap. Bring lunch and water. Steady rain on day of hike cancels hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.3 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at Smith Gap where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Point Phillip-Kunkletown Road.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Our June monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 PM with a break for refreshments.

This is our summer hike scheduling meeting for July, August and September. These scheduled events will be published in our Summer Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete our updated AHC Hiker/Event form and give to the Hike Scheduling Coordinator.

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

Weed Whacking/Brush Clearing

Use weed whacker and remove brush along the trail. Bring gloves, rake, safety glasses, boots, water and snacks.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 15 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader, Ed Ritter at 610/261-1847 and AHC Forum.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Hike up and down Translater Lane.

We will hike up at dusk. Listening in the dark for the call of the Whip-Poor-Will. Bring water and flashlight

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at Osprey House Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Posted on meetup.com? NO

A hike through the wilds of the Trexler Game Preserve.

This loop hike will explore the northern portions of the Game Preserve, beginning at the Trexler Environmental Center, following the Border Trail through the Central Range to the North Range, then taking a variety of trails to explore the lesser-traveled sections of the park, returning to the Central Range and concluding on several trails that run along the Jordan Creek. There will be several long, steep climbs, multiple scenic overlooks, and likely buffalo and elk sightings. Early bailout options will be available. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Road Schnecksville, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net

The club will work with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the BMECC and other groups.

We will paint over the graffiti at Bake Oven Knob. Bring drinking water and gloves. Rain date is Sunday, June 21.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet in the Bake Oven Knob parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

We will provide food, beverages and treats for Thru-hikers.

If you would like to provide a food item or beverage please contact Karen to find out what is needed or just bring fruit or goodies. My cell phone is 267-424-4602 or you can email me at kjgradel@gmail.com. Rain date is Monday,June 29, 2015.

Details
Meeting place: Bake Oven Road Parking lot. GPS Coordinates 40.744544, -75.738112
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857

It's that time again for our annual summer picnic .

The club will provide hot dogs and drinks. We ask our members to bring a favorite dish to share with the group. No need to call about what to bring. We always get a variety of tasty dishes which, in turn, becomes a grand feast. DIRECTIONS: I-78 towards Allentown to Lehigh St. and north to Downyflake Lane (1st light) and turn right. Proceed to S. 12th St. and turn right. Continue to next light which is Emmaus Ave. Turn left onto Emmaus Ave. Turn right at Salisbury Fire Co. (Honeysuckle Rd.), left onto Black River Rd. Franko Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

Details
Meeting place: Franko Park, Salisbury Township
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle

Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle. This is an 8 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Sunset is at 8:38pm and moonrise is at 8:59pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1000' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Rain or cloudy conditions cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net