Weekend car camping and day hiking.

Hike the trails and carriage roads of the Shawangunk Mountains through Minnewaska State Park or the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y. We'll camp locally and eat our meals either in camp or on the trail. Bring your own tent, sleeping bag and pad, and all your food.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-10 miles
Meeting place: Holiday Inn East and Rts. 22 & 512. NO PETS!
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Hike the spur of this local rail trail.

The spur is not paved and is less heavily used. We will walk through the Whitehall Parkway, see remnants of the valley's cement industry, and pass by the historic Troxell-Steckel House, and then retrace our path back to our cars. Bring a snack and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6.5 miles
Meeting place: Ironton Trail parking lot on Chestnut Street. From Allentown, drive north on PA 145. Turn right on Chestnut Street (Sheetz Gas Station), and drive to parking lot (on your right).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

It's that time again for our annual summer potluck 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 Downflake Lane (1st light)turn right. Proceed to S. 12th St. and turn right. Continue to next light which is Emaus Ave. Turn left on to Emaus Ave. and continue to Honeysuckle Rd. Turn right at Salisbury Fire Co., (Honeysuckle Rd), left onto Black River Rd. Franco Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

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

Hike cancelled, to be rescheduled.

The 200-acre Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary and Wilderness Trust is perched on the steep slopes of Bougher Hill overlooking the scenic Delaware River. Hiking trails lead through a variety of forest types and meadow areas. Bring water and snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-6 miles
Meeting place: Mariton parking lot. From Easton, take Rt. 611 south toward Riegelsville. At the northern end of the borough, turn right onto Spring Hill Rd.. Turn right onto Sunnyside Rd. and follow to parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Walk the entire border trail and ford the Jordan Creek.

Water and food advised.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8.5 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Trexler Environmental Center Parking Lot.
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Hike or bike Nor/Bath Rail Trail followed by picnic and swim at our home.

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8-10 miles
Meeting place: Meet at 607 Buckingham Drive, Northampton. Please contact hike leader if you are coming as well as directions to their home.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Hike a paved rail trail in Northampton County.

The Tatamy Trail runs from the Palmer Recreation Trail to Tatamy, following the Bushkill Creek in the northern section and connecting several township parks. We will begin at Mill Race Park and walk south thru Penn's Grant and Penn Pump Parks to Hackett Parks. We will retrace our path back to our cars. Bring water and snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Mill Race Park. From US 22 and PA 248 near Easton, take PA 248 north to Van Buren Rd. Turn right on Van Buren. Then turn right onto Newlins Mill Rd. Follow Newlins Mill to Mill Race Park, which will be on your left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Cave tour and birthday party for Ed Case who did some volunteer work for the Allentown Hiking Club.

This is a PRIVATE TOUR! You MUST be a member to tour the cave. It is on private property. Applications available for $10.00. Deadline RSVP for Dietrichs hot dogs is July 30 at 12 noon. If you miss the deadline you will get a BERKS hot dog.

Details
Meeting place: Perry Township Recreation Area - Rte 662 to Moselem Springs Road, then Ontelaunee Trail to Onyx Cave Rd.(The cave is across the street from Perry Twp. Rec. area).
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com