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.

Details
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.

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

2013 KTA Fall Meeting & Hiking Weekend

Event to be held in Doubling Gap Center, Newville, Cumberland County, PA. Registration opens August 1. A variety of hikes will be offered each day. Lodging, camping, and meal options will be available. See www.kta-hike.com for further details.

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2013 KTA Fall Meeting & Hiking Weekend

Event to be held in Doubling Gap Center, Newville, Cumberland County, PA. Registration opens August 1. A variety of hikes will be offered each day. Lodging, camping, and meal options will be available. See www.kta-hike.com for further details.

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A hike from the Hamburg Reservoir to Port Clinton.

This is the first of a series of A.T. hikes which will be offered during the next several months. It includes a historical site, some views and ends at the village of Port Clinton. Bring water and lunch. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 80 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader

2013 KTA Fall Meeting & Hiking Weekend

Event to be held in Doubling Gap Center, Newville, Cumberland County, PA. Registration opens August 1. A variety of hikes will be offered each day. Lodging, camping, and meal options will be available. See www.kta-hike.com for further details.

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Spend the day at Conowingo Dam observing Bald Eagles and hiking as you want.

Please bring lunch and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 180 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1+ miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the Park and Ride parking lot at the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange in Quakertown. The lot is directly across the street from the Toll Booth

We'll walk one hour and enjoy the vista of the Kittatiny Ridge before driving to Allentown Symphony Hall (now called Miller Symphony Hall) for the 3:00pm concert with featured piano soloist playing Grieg Piano Concerto.

FREE parking at the 6th & Linden St Parking Garage. Bring money for Brew Works afterwards (10% off food with concert stub). 50% off ticket prices thru Mercedes - either call or email ahead or can be the day of the concert.

Details
Meeting place: Franko Park and Recreation Area, 1539 Black River Rd (at Honeysuckle Road), Allentown, PA. (Same place as the club picnic).
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Hike several trails in the Preserve.

Explore several trails in this Lehigh County park. Bring snack and water. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Trexler Environmental Center. From PA 309 in Schnecksville, take Old Packhouse Rd. west for 0.8 mile to Orchard Rd. Turn right and go 0.35 mile to the parking lot on the right.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike through the Prairie Grass and Chestnut Oak Trails.

Bring snacks and water.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Osprey House at Lehigh Gap Nature Center

Backpack on the Old Logger's Path before it is too late.

Spend Saturday and Sunday backpacking on this outstanding trail before it is destroyed by Pennsylvania's gas fracking industry. This trail offers the mixed forests found in this area of North Central Pa. All are welcome. Pace will be moderate with about 6 miles/day.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Contact leader. We will meet Saturday morning to drive up.
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Backpack on the Old Logger's Path before it is too late.

Spend Saturday and Sunday backpacking on this outstanding trail before it is destroyed by Pennsylvania's gas fracking industry. This trail offers the mixed forests found in this area of North Central Pa. All are welcome. Pace will be moderate with about 6 miles/day.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Contact leader. We will meet Saturday morning to drive up.
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Walk along the Lehigh River north from Treichlers.

Enjoy the fall weather on this out and back rail trail hike in Lehigh County.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Cove Road trailhead. Heading north on PA 145 (before crossing the Lehigh River), turn right on Cove Road and follow the road to the parking lot, which is almost under the PA 145 bridge over the Lehigh River at Treichlers.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com