Bring brunch money. Please call Ron for Sunday meeting place.

The primary plan is to go to Intercourse, PA Fire company for breakfast on Sat. Then go to Glen Brendles' Farm for a 1/2 hour tour. (He's a "well-oiled" machine according to GRIT Magazine in the Sept '16 issue). Then walk the "Low Line Rail Trail" to Rte.41 and back to Mt. Vernon Road.

UPDATE - The camping and the stay at Old Stone Guest House are not an option now. You are welcome to day hike on either day but you MUST call for meeting place for Sunday.

On Sunday morning we'll go to the Gap Diner along Rte 30 and hike the "Lowline Railtrail" from Rte 41 to Rte 896 and back. This will be a bit longer than Saturday's walk.

You MUST contact the leaders for meeting place for this hike on Sunday.
Ron Kieffer cell - 610-217-4637
Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 8 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meeting place for Saturday - CJ HUMMRL’s Restaurant, 28 WIllow Street, Lenhartsville, PA 19534
Meeting place for Sunday - please call RON
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Presentation followed by Allentown Hiking Club Monthly Business Meeting

Prior to the AHC April business meeting, Brian Urffer will give a presentation on honey bees.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Join us for a short walk before the Allentown Hiking Club Meeting

Let's get a little exercise before the meeting starts. We will meet at St. Timothy's and walk about .6 miles to Cali Burrito on Reading Road to have some dinner. Afterward we'll head back to the church for the club meeting. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel the walk

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Hike to a Bach At Noon concert

Meet at Illick's Mill parking lot for a 2 mile hike on the Monocacy Trail to center city Bethlehem, wher we will enjoy a Bach Choir Bach At Noon concert in the Central Moravian Church. The concert is free, but freewill donations are gratefully appreciated. After the concert we will eat lunch near the Monocacy Creek and then hike the 2 miles back to our cars. Bring lunch and water. Steady rain on the morning of the hike cancels the hike portion, but we will meet at 11:30 in the balcony of the church for the concert (73 W. Church St.). No calls on morning of hike.

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

Join us for 3-4 mile walk from the Quakertown Chamber of Commerce to the “Park at 4th” in Quakertown.

Let's get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll through Quakertown to the lighted Park at 4th and Mill. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at McCoole's Red Lion Inn for some appetizers and drinks. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3-4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce (which is also the McCoole’s overflow parking) 21 N Main St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (This is located in town. If you put just the Chamber in your GPS it may take you to the old one on 663.)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Spring cleanup for Lock#2

The Allentown Hiking Club maintains a lock along the D&L trail. Lock #2 is in the Lehigh Gorge area. Please bring gloves, lunch and water. Those familiar with this project can meet at the Nesquehoning trestle at about 10:15Am.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid pharmacy parking lot in Walnutport.
Posted on meetup.com? YES

We will walk through the historic West End District. After the hike optional refreshments at a local restaurant. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Hike: 3 miles Hike rating : A+ Meeting Place: Allentown Farmer's Market/ Agri-Plex parking lot 1825 Chew St, Allentown 18104 Leader; Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: see above
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934

Join us for an easy 2 mile walk around the Streets of Coopersburg

Time to get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll and burn a few calories so we can enjoy some refreshments at the new brewery in Coopersburg, Sage Alley Brewery & Grille Thunderstorms or Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the Parking lot at The Village Center, 21 N Main Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

CANCELLED - Watch the moonrise from the Pinnacle - CANCELLED

Please arrive by 4:15pm for a 4:30pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Please plan accordingly. Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! April’s Full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, heralds the appearance of the pink moss, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. This is an 8 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Moonrise is at 8:10pm and sunset is at 7:47pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1000' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Rain or cloudy conditions cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

8-9 mile 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 9am. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is moderately rocky. Bring water and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8-9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Klines Lane parking lot (just east of the 2nd set of RR tracks), Emmaus, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Time to get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll and burn a few calories so we can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Tuesday is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s. Thunderstorms or Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the Parking lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Hike several small trails at the LGNC; meet at the Osprey House.

Hike a series of short trails at the LGNC. Meet at the Osprey House hike the Prairie Warbler trail to the LNE come down the Bobolink trail and return on the D & L trail. There will be some elevation change. Wear hiking boots bring water and hiking poles would make the elevation changes easier.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 3.5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: LGNC Osprey House Contact Anne Griffin 610-760-0479 with questions
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

This is a somewhat challenging hike along the Appalachian ridge which will include 1.1 miles on an exposed unstable boulder field and a stop at Outerbridge Shelter. Not for beginners! Many great views north and south!

Leaving from and returning to Lehigh Furnace Gap on the AT, this “loop” hike will include portions of the AT as well as the north and south trails on either side of it. If your main purpose is to go fast and get exercise, please consider another hike. We will be moving at a good clip, but stopping to enjoy the vistas and sightings along the way. Numerous views both north and south of the Northeast Extension and Lehigh River. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 21 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Please contact Hike Leader for start location (ksnyd82@gmail.com) at least 2 days in advance.
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Presentation followed by Monthly Business Meeting

The presentation will be followed by the regular monthly business meeting.

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