A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Looking back to our hikes throughout the year I’m excited to remember all the places we’ve been and energized about what hikes are yet to come in 2024.

Throughout the year we had hikes on the rugged and rocky Appalachian Trail, treks on city streets, maintenance activities to keep our trails clear and passable, and everything in between. Hike leaders continually gather like minded individuals to take them on a journey, in some cases to places they have not yet visited. And whether it’s a familiar trail or something new, it’s always fun to explore new places with folks who share the same appreciation of the outdoors. That’s what the Allentown Hiking Club is all about.

Enjoy these snippets from our year in hiking/trekking and keep watching the club calendar for upcoming activities. If there are hikes you would like to lead and share with others, please reach out or, better yet, come to a monthly meeting and the Club will help and support you throughout that process.

And I could not conclude the year without expressing a heartfelt thank you to Ed Ritter who recently stepped down as the Club 's Trails Chair. His support throughout the decades has been invaluable. I also want to say a big thank you to Kerry Snyder fo r stepping up to assume the responsibilities of Trails Chair. I know our club's maintenance activities will continue to be in very good hands. And an additional thank you goes out to Cyril Quatrone who has stepped up to take on the role of Programs Chair. We can look forward to presentations at our monthly meetings in the upcoming months. If you have ideas for a program please reach o ut to Cyril.

Happy New Year to all and Happy Trails!