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

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by a representative from the Mid-Atlantic office of the A.T.

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
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Hike a crushed stone trail.

We will start at Grist Mill Park in Hellertown and head south towards Upper Saucon Community Park. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Grist Mill Park, 99 W. Walnut St., Hellertown.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike a scenic trail that follows the Bushkill Creek.

The pathway is surfaced with an unusual crushed red stone. Large trees line the trail on both sides, framing views of Bushkill Creek as it meanders in and out of view. The trail crosses the creek five times on wooden bridges. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From the Stockertown exit of Rt. 33, turn right at the first stop sign. At the next light, turn left onto Sullivan Trail Road. Continue about 0.75 mile and pass a power station on the right. Park in the lot past the power station.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike a scenic rail trail in northern Northampton County.

We will hike the northern half of this rail trail, from the Buss Street trail head to Rasleytown Rd. Then we will retrace our path back to our cars. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Meeting place: From Wind Gap, take Rt. 512 north toward Pen Argyl. Immediately after passing the East Penn Auto Sales building on your left, turn right onto Buss Street. The trail head lot will be on your left.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Monthly business and hike scheduling meeting for Fall 2014.

Following the business meeting we will be looking to schedule hikes and other events for October, November and December 2014. These scheduled events will be published in our Fall Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete the AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hiking Schedule Coordinator.

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