Hike/swim, check out chutes, drops and pools of the Seven Tubs Natural Area.

We'll warm up with a short hike, then descent into the cool microclimate of Wheelbarrow Run. Another trail will lead to a streamside lunch stop, then it's off to a sunny swimming hole before returning to our cars. Wear a swimsuit or something you don't mind getting wet. Bring lunch, liquids, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Roadway Inn at the intersection of Rts. 22 & 309.
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Hike along the Little Lehigh Creek in an Allentown city park.

We will enjoy the beauty of one of Allentown's parks, starting near the Fish Hatchery and following the trail along the south side of the creek, and passing Bogert's Covered Bridge. At the North Bridge, we will cross the creek and return along the north side to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From US 22, go south on Cedar Crest Blvd. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road, cross the Little Lehigh and turn right into the parking lot.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Guest speaker Michael Nonnemacher will give a presentation on the Lehigh Canal.

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
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Hike from Sand Island in Bethlehem to Lock 40 in Allentown and return.

We will head west from Sand Island, pass under the Hill to Hill Bridge, see Lock 41, and end our trek at Lock 40, where we will turn around and head back east to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From center city Bethlehem, drive south on Main Street, crossing over the Lehigh Canal onto Sand Island. Turn left, pass the Ice House, and park in the lot.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Ride from Slatington to Lehighton

Bring lunch and water. This ride is on the D&L trail and the trail is well groomed.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 20 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at the D&L Trail head in Slatington

Float the Lehigh River for 4 miles from Treichler's Bridge to the dam in Northampton for a cool passage through the rural country.

Bring sun protection, a wide-brimmed hat and an inflated TRUCK inner tube. Trucks and vans will be appreciated to help haul tubes and drivers back to the starting point. NO PETS!

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Whitehall Mall between Sears and the auto center. NO PETS!
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Hike from Sand Island in Bethlehem to Lock 40 in Allentown and return.

This is a reschedule of last week's rained out hike. We will head west from Sand Island, pass under the Hill to Hill Bridge, see Lock 41, and end our trek at Lock 40, where we will turn around and head back east to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From center city Bethlehem, drive south on Main Street, crossing over the Lehigh Canal onto Sand Island. Turn left, pass the Ice House and playground on your left, and park in the lot under the bridge.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Ice Cream Hike

Summer is still with us, and no AHC hike is complete without an ice cream stop. We'll dispense with the aches and pains of a formal hike and just strive for the ultimate ice cream headache. Leave the dishes in the sink and skip dessert. NO PETS!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Bethlehem Public Library.
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

The ATC Mid Atlantic Trail Crew will be adding switchbacks and improving the Yellow Spring Trail.

Last year the Mid Atlantic Crew worked two weeks, beginning the relocation of this very rocky, steep, eroded trail. They will finish the work this year. The crew (6 volunteers and a crew leader) will move tools into the site on Thursday afternoon, work 8AM to 4 PM Friday thru Sunday and Monday morning. Club volunteers are invited to work with the crew (one, two, or more days); sturdy boots and long pants are required. You must preregister with Bob Sickley at the Mid Atlantic Office. Contact Bob Sickley at 717.258.5771 x203 or bsickley@appalachiantrail.org

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The ATC Mid Atlantic Trail Crew will be adding switchbacks and improving the Yellow Spring Trail.

Last year the Mid Atlantic Crew worked two weeks, beginning the relocation of this very rocky, steep, eroded trail. They will finish the work this year. The crew (6 volunteers and a crew leader) will move tools into the site on Thursday afternoon, work 8AM to 4 PM Friday thru Sunday and Monday morning. Club volunteers are invited to work with the crew (one, two, or more days); sturdy boots and long pants are required. You must preregister with Bob Sickley at the Mid Atlantic Office. Contact Bob Sickley at 717.258.5771 x203 or bsickley@appalachiantrail.org

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The ATC Mid Atlantic Trail Crew will be adding switchbacks and improving the Yellow Spring Trail.

Last year the Mid Atlantic Crew worked two weeks, beginning the relocation of this very rocky, steep, eroded trail. They will finish the work this year. The crew (6 volunteers and a crew leader) will move tools into the site on Thursday afternoon, work 8AM to 4 PM Friday thru Sunday and Monday morning. Club volunteers are invited to work with the crew (one, two, or more days); sturdy boots and long pants are required. You must preregister with Bob Sickley at the Mid Atlantic Office. Contact Bob Sickley at 717.258.5771 x203 or bsickley@appalachiantrail.org

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