Hike west on the Ironton Rail-Trail, then east through Whitehall Parkway.

We'll hike the western end of the Ironton Rail-Trail as far as we can go, then add more miles either on the eastern loop or by exploring the network of trails through Whitehall Parkway. Bring lunch and liquids and dress for the weather. Rain will cancel. Meet at the barn 1/4 mile west of Route 145 on Chestnut Street. NO PETS!

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Hike rating: B

Monthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club at St Timothy's Lutheran Church 140 South Ott St, Allentown, Pa.

This will be a business meeting followed by refreshments and scheduling for April, May and June. This date is contingent on St Timothy's Lenten schedule. Their schedule is not known at the printing of this newsletter. If March 4 is not available the meeting will be March 11, 2009. PLEASE check www.allentownhikingclub.org in January 2009.

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Circle hike along the Appalachian Trail and North Trail.

We'll climb up the A.T. from Route 873, then turn north along the blue-blazed trail to meet the A.T. again and return to our cars. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring food and drink. Rain or blizzard cancels. Meet at Rite-Aid in Walnutport.

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Round trip road miles distance: 4 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-7 miles
Hike rating: C+

Day hike the trails on the north side of Nocakamixon State Park in northern Bucks County.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Hike from Bake Oven Knob road on a Game land road, bush wack to the AT, and return to Bake Oven Knob road via the AT.

Weather and trail conditions will be considered. Please bring snacks and water. Also wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.Meet at Rite Aid in Walnutport.

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Round trip road miles distance: 20 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5+ miles
Hike rating: B+

Monthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church 140 Street Ott Street Allentown Pa.

There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments. This is scheduling month so consider putting a hike on the schedule.

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This will be a loop hike on America's first gravity run railroad that operated from 1827 to 1937.

Call leaders for meeting place. Wear good shoes, one good climb. Bring lunch, water, & camera. Weather conditions will be considered.

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Round trip road miles distance: 23 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.5 miles
Hike rating: C+

Learn some local history by hiking the IRT

Accompany members of the Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission as they conduct an interpretive hike along this multi-use loop trail. We’ll learn how coal, iron and limestone helped start the industrial revolution in America right here in the Lehigh Valley. The hike is about 6 miles long, but the pace is easy. There’s no formal lunch stop, so bring a drink and some easy to eat snacks. Contact: Gene Scharle (610) 432-5652

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+

Hike Ashfield Road north via blue trails and return on the AT.

Dress appropriately - much of this section is exposed and rocky with some good views. Bring lunch and water. In case of bad road conditions we may hike elsewhere as road is not winter maintained; call leader if conditions are questionable. Meet at Rite-Aid on Rt. 145 in Walnutport.

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Round trip road miles distance: 16 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C+

Monthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking club at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church 140 South Ott street Allentown,pa.

There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments. A program will be presented by Greg Weitzel, Director of Parks, Recreation and Trails on trails in Allentown.

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