Hike from PA 309 to the Allentown Shelter and return.

This is a flat section of trail, mostly on old woods roads. Bring a food item to share with others at the shelter. Anyone who wishes a shorter 4 mile hike can meet us at Fort Franklin Rd.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the tower at the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot on PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the Lehigh Gorge between the Tannery and Rockport.

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress to be outside all day. No pets. Bring lunch and water.Trail and driving conditions will be considered. If the weather is severe we will try to hike a local trail.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 70 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.4 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at the Rite Aid Drug store in Walnutport.

This will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a program, "Seeing America on Two Wheels".

Our program will be Susan Weaver sharing some of her many cycle-touring experiences. More details on page 2 of Winter 2010 "Happy Hiker".

Details
Meeting place: St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott, St, Allentown, Pa.

State Game Land #141 to Glen Onoko

Shuttle Hike from State Game Lands #141 to Lehigh Gorge trail and to Glen Onoko. Options available to vary length of hike and views. In event of significant snow or ice we will probably hike elsewhere. Bring lunch and water and dress appropriately.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 50 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 +/-- miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader
Co-leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

Walk a rail trail in northern Lehigh County from Slatington to Slatedale and return.

This 3.3 mile long rail trail runs from Slatington to Slatedale, utilizing as much as possible the bed of the the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way. The route follows and crosses Trout Creek. The first mile of trail from Slatington is paved; the remaining sections are combinations of grass, packed earth, stone or crushed macadam.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6.6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the trailhead parking lot at Main and Railroad Streets in Slatington (just west of the Lehigh River)
Co-leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike from Furnace Hill Rd. to Fire Tower Rd. (Lancaster Co.)

Rain/snow canceled this section back in October; let's try again. We will hike through State Game Land 46, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, a Boy Scout Reservation, and Game Land 156. Pass the Hessian Ditch and the junction with the Conestoga Trail.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12.2 miles
Meeting place: Roadway Inn parking lot at US 22 and PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
Co-leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069

We'll hike approximately 9 miles from the new Ranger Lake trail head through Whitehall Parkway and around the loop along the Lehigh River.

The trail is mostly level (it was a railroad bed), so low-cut shoes should suffice if the snow isn't too deep. Bring lunch and liquids.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Main trail head off Chestnut St, east of Rt 145(Sheetz mini-mart).

This will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a program with Betsy Kelly.

Betsy will not be at the February meeting. We will have a swap meet instead. Please bring your used but good camping and hiking gear to sell or trade.

Details
Meeting place: St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St, Allentown, Pa.