A roundtrip 8-mile night hike to Dan's Pulpit.

Let’s celebrate the Wolf Moon with a roundtrip 8-mile night hike to Dan's Pulpit. We are starting at 4pm from the parking lot at PA Game Commission in Kempton, PA. The hike is considered to be a moderate hike. Required: warm clothes, snacks or dinner, headlamps and a great attitude.

Hike leader: Howard Reid, 610-420-8194, howardnreidjr@gmail.com

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Parking Lot at PA Game Commission, 409 Pine Swamp Road, Kempton, PA 19529
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by AHC club member Kim Woods about a recent trek through Ireland.

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Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

DATE CHANGED Loop hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle

This is a loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, first climbing to Pulpit Rock and then onward to the Pinnacle for spectacular views of the Lehigh Valley from both locations. This is not a beginner's hike due to the 1000' ascent and very rocky terrain. If there is snow on the ground, microspikes or other traction devices will be mandatory. Bring a least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain or snow cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot; 410 Reservoir Rd, Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

4 miles round trip on Red Dot Trail and Blue Dot Trail.

Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon. We will be taking the Red Dot Trail up and returning to the parking lot on the Blue Dot Trail. The hike is considered to be a moderate hike. Required: warm clothes, snacks or dinner, headlamps and a great attitude. Total hike distance is about 4 miles.

Hike leader: Howard Reid, 610-420-8194, howardnreidjr@gmail.com

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: Parking: Appalachian National Scenic Trail Parking Lot, Columbia, NJ 07832 . GPS Coordinates: N40.97213° W75.12592°
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Howard Reid 610-420-8194

Loop hike on the trails of South Mountain Preserve.

This preserve features woodland trails, large rock outcroppings, small stream crossings, moderate inclines, and several boardwalks. We will start the hike from Klines Lane parking lot at 11am so that folks can first stop at the Emmaus Farmers Market which opens at 10am. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky and some areas may be muddy. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Steady rain or snow cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Klines Lane parking lot (just east of the 2nd set of RR tracks), Emmaus, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Walk the Monocacy Trail to a Bach at Noon concert.

Hike is canceled but the concert will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZleqqavWk9s?si=Dv5C2ijOxxF9qnf0 Meet at the Illick's Mill parking lot at 100 Illick's Mill Rd. in Bethlehem where we will begin our 2 mile walk on the Monocacy Trail to the Central Moravian Church (73 W. Church St.) for a Bach at Noon concert. The concert is free, but voluntary donations are appreciated. After the concert, we will stop at a picnic table along the Monocacy Creek for lunch and then walk back to our cars. The Monocacy Trail is flat and has a good walking surface (paved, gravel, grass). Steady rain or snow or icy conditions on the morning of the event will cancel the hike portion of this event, but participants can meet in the balcony of the church for the concert. Bring lunch and water.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Loop hike around the Green Lane Reservoir

This loop hike will circle the Green Lane Reservoir, affording views of both the lake and countryside. There will be several short climbs and stream crossings. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. If there is snow on the ground, microspikes or other traction devices will be mandatory. Bring a least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain or snow cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the Park Office at the dead end of Snyder Road, just south of the dam. 2144 Snyder Road Green Lane, PA 18054
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299