Allentown Hiking Club
Calendar
August 2026
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28 7-28-26 8:00 am | Hike
Appalachian trail Little Gap to Smith GapJoin us to experience the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and good workout.
It's a great opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Lots of rocks. 1.7 miles of up hill. No facilities.
Bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, Sturdy footwear, and tick protocols required. The hike will be canceled in the event of rain
Point to point hike. If you can help with the shuttle let me know. We will meet at smith gap parking at Smith Gap View rd, Point Phillips rd, Smith Gap Ter intersection 40.82553, -75.41432. Then I will drive to the start. Will need someone to drive me back to my car.
Optional extra .25 mile to look out. I need to drive to state game parking on Blue Mountain drive (GPS Coordinates: 40.8253886,-75.4152499)
Please contact Ed Kenna 267-468-9209 text or call. |
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4 8-4-26 8:00 am | Hike
Appalachian trail Leigh Gap to Little Gap5.1 miles 1129 ft elevation gain
It's a great opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
Lots of rocks. 1.3 miles of up hill.
No facilities.
Bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, Sturdy footwear, and tick protocols required.
The hike will be canceled in the event of rain.
Point to point hike. We will meet at State Game Land parking on Blue Mountain drive (GPS Coordinates: 40.8055,-75.5342).
Then we will drive to the starting point at Appalachian Trail Parking, Walnutport (GPS: 40.78296, -75.60393) to start hiking.
Will need someone to drive me back to my car at the end of hike.
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5 8-5-26 7:00 pm | Meeting
AUGUST MONTHLY MEETINGMonthly Business Meeting and presentation by Steven C. Wright, author of The Weight I Carried: Hiking through Grief and Healing on the Appalachian Trail.
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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602 |
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18 8-18-26 8:00 am | Hike
Appalachian trail Leigh Gap to Bake Oven Knob9 miles 1900 ft elevation gain
This is a it's a great opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Steep rock scramble 1300 gain in first mile. Then we will descend into Leigh furnace gap then climb back up to Bake Oven Knob and down to the parking. Lots of rocks. No facilities. Point to point hike. We will meet at north State Game Land parking on Bake Oven Knob road (GPS Coordinate: 40.74472, -75.73803). Then we will drive to the start point to start hiking at Appalachian Trail Parking 40.7813, -75.6084 or Appalachian Trail Parking, Walnutport 40.78296, -75.60393. I will need someone to drive me back to my car at the end of hike Bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, Sturdy footwear, and tick protocols required. The hike will be canceled in the event of rain. |
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25 8-25-26 9:00 am | Maintenance
Blowdown Maintenance Hike (2.5 miles)Maintenance hike leaving from Fort Franklin Rd parking lot to clear several blowdowns between there and Rte 309
We'll be hiking from the Fort Franklin Rd parking lot about 1.25 miles north towards Rte 309 clearing blowdowns identified by Susan Norling. I will be looking for help carrying the chainsaw, associated supplies, and safety equipment, as well as removing bucked logs from the trail. For safety reasons, please wear sturdy boots, sunglasses/safety glasses, and leather gloves. Clippers and/or small hand saws are also welcome. Bring water and lunch. No pets. Rain cancels. Please RSVP with text to 610-737-7768. |
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1 9-1-26 8:30 am | Hike
Hike Appalachian Trail: Bake Oven Knob to Fort Franklin Rd6.8 miles 498 ft elevation gain
This hike includes the cliffs (AKA the knife edge) and bear rocks. Lots of rocks. No facilities.
Point to point hike.
We will meet at Fort Franklin Rd and Blue Mountain parking (GPS Coordinate: 40.69434, -75.84195).
Then we will drive to the starting point at North State Game Land parking on Bake Oven Knob road (GPS coordinate:
40.74472, -75.73803). I will need someone to drive me back to my car at the end of hike.
Bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, Sturdy footwear, and tick protocols required.
The hike will be canceled in the event of rain. |
2 9-2-26 7:00 pm | Meeting
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETINGMonthly Business Meeting and presentation by Cyril Four Feet Quatrone telling his story: Cripple on the Trail.
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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602 |
3 9-3-26 7:15 am | Hike
Early Morning Walk through Allentown's Lehigh Parkway (6-7 miles)An Early Morning Walk
Let's get an early start to the day and enjoy a peaceful Lehigh Parkway. We will meet at the Allentown Fish Hatchery and complete a series of figure eights all along the Little Lehigh Creek. You can complete the entire distance or turn around and head back early depending on the distance you are comfortable with. Sneakers are fine as the terrain is both paved and crushed stone. Bring water and perhaps snacks if you think you will be hungry and dress for the weather conditions. |
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