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

One hour easy walk on nature trail at the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park, then drive to Miller Symphony Hall for Allentown Symphony Concert.

The 3:00PM concert will feature famous pianist Garrick Ohlsson play the romantic Rachmaninoff Variations followed by a "brew" at Allentown Brewworks (10% off food w/concert stub.) 20% off concert tickets for hikers; mention code HIKE20. Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St.,Allentown, PA 610-432-6715; Allentown Brewworks, 812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. Leader (and cellist) Mercedes.Jurkiewicz@gmail.com/484-515-8001 (may text) Co-Leader (and usher) Ron Kieffer 610-562-8680

Details
Meeting place: Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park, 1151 Mosser Rd., Trexlertown, PA. 18031
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Hike the northern section of a Northampton County trail.

This paved trail in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships was the route of the Lehigh Valley Transit interurban (electric railway or trolley) line. From the trail head near Easton Area High School, we will traverse suburban neighborhoods and parks before entering farmland and woodland. After about 4 miles, we will turn around and retrace our path back to our cars. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the parking area behind the Home Depot on 25th Street in Palmer Township. From the 25th St. exit of US 22, drive south on 25th Street; after passing the High School and William Penn Highway, turn right into the shopping center at Birch St.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike to Deep Lake and back on State Game Lands

Bring Lunch and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 50 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Trail Maintenance at Lehigh Gap Nature Center

The club has adopted this trail at LGNC. We will review and work on the trail. Bring gloves, water and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.0 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Lehigh Gap Nature Center Osprey House.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Co-leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Dianne Allison on birds.

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 variety of trails with views of Palmerton and the mountain.

We will explore several trails (leader's choice). Some of the hike will be on a rail trail and the remainder on foot paths. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6-7 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Osprey House at Lehigh Cap Nature Center.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com