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 start at Fort Franklin Rd.

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

There will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Hike the Lehigh Gorge between Rockport and the Tannery.

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Trail and driving conditions will be considered. If driving conditions are questionable we will try to hike a local trail. No Pets.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 70 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.4 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: The parking lot of Rite Aid Drug store in Walnutport.
Co-leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

This hike follows the little Schuylkill creek and is an easy short hike but you can get wet, so wear appropriate footwear.

This is just below the Port Clinton Fire tower. Good intro to Hartman’s Hollow hike in summer. $5.00 for breakfast; 20 miles driving. We will be crossing private property so Hiking Club Members only!

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 20 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Kempton Rod and Gun Club Rte 737N ; Left on Rte 143S over steep hill; turn right onto Pine Creek Rd. ( not on Gun Club Rd.).
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Pennsylvania FARM SHOW, Harrisburg

We will be staying late to watch Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club members Jerry and Willie Kramer compete in the Square Dancing competition.

Details
Meeting place: 1st meeting: 1000 C. J. Hummels Restaurant, Rte 143 Lenhartsville 2nd meeting: 1100 Bethel Township Library - on right off exit I78 and Rte 501 car pool possible
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

6 mile loop hike on roads to High View

“Ve vill start valking at 9:09 am” (That’s German time) from Alexanders German Deli at the end of Rte 12 in New Jerusalem (call 610-682-0938 for directions) “Ve vill vant to vear layers. It vill get vindy”. This 6 mile loop hike on roads will take us to High View. “Ve have seen the view of the mountains; on this hike, ve vill see the mountains from the view! After our little valk, ve vill varm up in the piano lounge (lounge vear?)”. Bring sheet music and/or instruments for requests. But no dogs or cats!

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Alexanders German Deli at the end of Rte 12 in New Jerusalem (call 610-682-0938 for directions)
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

6 mile hike on Slate Trail

We will drive 5.0 miles to Slatedale where we will walk (1212) the Slate Trail (3.1 miles) to Slatington and back. Easy walking (total of 6 miles) to start the New Year right! Bring brunch money.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 10 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: 10:00 am 1st meeting place at CJ Hummels Gathering Place along Rte 143 Lenhartsville or 11:00 am at Bake Oven Inn along Bake Oven Rd. off Rte. 309 near end of Rte. 100
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Due to the depth of the snow cover and the unplowed trailheads, we are canceling this hike and will reschedule it in the Spring.

Hike the northern section of the trail from the junction of the Conestoga and Horse-Shoe Trails at Pumping Station Road south to Millway Road. This section crosses Game Lands, follows Hammer Creek, skirts Speedwell Lake, and then rejoins Hammer Creek. We will traverse farmland and pastures, and pass a covered bridge. The last two miles are on roads.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13.0 miles
Meeting place: Rodeway Inn at US 22 and PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
Co-leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069

At 7:30PM there will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com