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

This is our fall hike scheduling meeting for October, November and December. These scheduled events will be published in our Fall Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete our updated AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hiking Schedule Coordinator, Edna Himmler.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Explore various trails in this park in Northampton County.

We will walk several park trails, enjoying varying habitats, from forests to meadows, and streamside trails. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Take PA 33 to the Belfast exit (7 miles north of US 22). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then left on Belfast Road and drive 0.6 mile to the parking lot on your left.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike east on a Game Lands access road and return on a section of the AT.

Bring lunch and water. No pets please

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Round trip road miles distance: 10 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Rite Aid parking lot in Walnutport
Leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199

Hike to the Yellow Spring Trail to "inspect" the work of the Mid Atlantic Trail Crew.

We will hike from PA 309 south four miles on the Appalachian Trail to the Allentown Shelter blue Spring Trail and see the reworked Yellow Trail, which now descends easily and safely to the lower spring. After our walk to the spring, we will visit the shelter for a snack break, and then return on the A.T. to our cars. Bring a snack and water. Heavy rain cancels.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the parking lot just north of the A.T. crossing of PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Cheryl Kunkle.

Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St., Allentown, PA
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550