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.

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

Tired of the boring and stuffy meeting scene but still need or want to be heard? CANCELED

We'll take it slow and easy from Rt 309 and head south on the Appalachian Trail to the Allentown shelter, have lunch while discussing the wants and needs of the membership (thats you!) then head back to our cars. THIS HIKE IS CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: CANCELED

Part III of Arts/Park Series

A 1.5 mile loop walk through an Allentown park, 8th St bridge, returning to the Arts Walk, Art Museum,(free) and then enjoying the 3PM Allentown Symphony concert followed by a "brew" at the Allentown Brew Works. Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N 6th St. Concert tickets: hikers receive 10% discount(mention this). Box office 610-432-6715, Brew Works 812 W Hamilton St. 10% discount with concert ticket. Parking FREE, Art Museum FREE. Attire: hiking gear is fine.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.5 miles
Meeting place: 2nd meeting area at 12:12PM new parking deck(free) 6th and Linden Steets, in Allentown.
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Hike from Fire Tower Rd. (Lancaster Co.) to Pinch Rd. (Lebanon Co.) THIS HIKE IS NOW CANCELED 2/18/2010

We will leave Game Land 156, traverse a YMCA camp, walk some paved roads, and then hike Governor Dick Hill trails, passing a concrete observation towner.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 11.5 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

Hike around Merril Creek Reservoir. CANCELED

Sections of this trail may be muddy so wear appropriate footwear. No pets. Also bring lunch and water. Weather and trail conditions will be considered. CANCELED

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 26 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: McDonalds in Easton at the intersection of Routes 22 and 248 (25th Street

Hike the trails of Nockamixon State Park in Upper Bucks County.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: The mariana parking lot on Harrisburg School Road off route 563.
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

This will be a business meeting followed by refreshments and scheduling for April, May, June 2010.

This date is confirmed with St Timothy's Lenten schedule. This is a scheduling meeting, hike leaders please come prepared to list your hikes. Long or Short!

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

A hike through woods, over rocks, lots of views, and down the hill.

A walk along the Blue Mt ridge, views, PA rocks, a descent to the river gap, and more make this a varied hike. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and sturdy shoes. Rain or heavy snow conditions cancel.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 30 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.5 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Rite-Aid Walnutport.