Hike along the Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown.

Enjoy the beauty of one of Allentown's parks, starting near the Fish Hatchery and following the trail along the south side of the creek, and passing Bogert's Covered Bridge. At the North Bridge, we will cross the creek and return along the north side to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: From US 22, go south on Cedar Crest Blvd. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road, cross the Little Lehigh and turn right into the parking lot.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Starting at 6:30PM we will have our potluck holiday dinner followed by our monthly business meeting and winter hike scheduling.

Bring your favorite dish to share with others. Following the business meeting we will be looking to schedule hikes and other events for January, February and March 2015. These scheduled events will be published in our Winter 2015 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 Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Walk through Upper Saucon Township in Lehigh County.

We will walk the southern half of this rail trail and enjoy the (almost) winter weather and scenery. Bring snacks and water. Steady rain or snow cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park on Landis Street. Driving south on Rt. 309 in Coopersburg, turn left onto Landis St. and then left again into the Park parking lot between the ball fields.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the streets of Historic Bethlehem and enjoy the holiday sights and sounds.

Back by popular demand! Spend several hours hiking the streets of Bethlehem's Historic District enjoying the lights and holiday decorations. Optional stop at the Brew Works after the hike. Heavy rain cancels hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet on the Plaza next to the library on Church Street in Bethlehem.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Enjoy an easy hike to the Shelter, where we will share munchies.

We will start at PA 309 and hike south on the Appalachian Trail for four miles to the Allentown Shelter. At the shelter we will stop for a break; bring a snack item to share with the group. After a suitable period eating and socializing, we will retrace our steps to PA 309. Anyone interested in a shorter four mile hike or a later start time can join us at Fort Franklin Road.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at the tower on PA 309 at the summit of Blue Mountain. Park on the west side of the road.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 215-536-5857
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 jcnj168@ptd.net