Allentown Hiking Club
Calendar
May 2009
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26 4-24-09 to 4-26-09 | Meeting
Keystone Trails Association Spring Hiking WeekendJoin hikers from around the state for a weekend of hiking and fellowship.
The weekend activities will be based in Coudersport, Potter County. Advance registration is required.
Details
Meeting place: Complete details are available on the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org or contact Rebecca Schreiber at 717-238-7017. 4-26-09 | Hike
Day Hike Peace Valley/Lake GalenaHike around Lake Galena.
Flat hike on a paved trail around Lake Galena. We will start and end at the Nature Center. Additionally we will tack on a short hike to visit the Pooh Tree. No Dogs. Rain cancels. E-mail or call leader for meeting time.
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1 5-1-09 7:00 pm | Other
Walspahrecht Nacht HikeAn evening hike between Lenhartsville and Virginville in Berks County
Be BRAVE and walk over Witchcraft Hill on it's SPECIAL night. Warm Hand Ron will read the story of Walspahrecht Nacht from the book "Ghost Stories of Berks County" by Charles Adams III. Then, when its too late to turn around you are going to hear the rest of the story! You must be a member of AHC for this hike, it is on PRIVATE PROPERTY!
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3 5-3-09 9:00 am | Hike
AT Hike - Delaware Water Gap, PA - Lake Lenape - Mt. MinsiHike the AT from Lake Lenape up to Mt. Minsi and beyond to the towers on the PA side of the Gap. Our return trek will be a series of trails including the Minsi Fire Rd and the Table Rock spur.
Great views of NJ, Mt. Tammany and the Delaware River from several lookouts. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a minimum of 2 quarts of water, lunch and snacks. Rain may cancel or delay. For additional information and updates, please call, email or visit Mountain Trekkers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mountain_Trekkers/. Meet 9:00 AM at McDonalds in Wind Gap, PA or 9:45 @ Lake Lenape Lot.
Leader: John Hubka 570-807-7777 JHUB7777@yahoo.com
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6 5-6-09 7:30 pm | Meeting
Monthly MeetingMonthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club.
This will be a business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a presentation by Cheryl Kunkle on hiking the canyons in Utah.
Details
Meeting place: St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South St, Allentown, Pa. |
7 5-7-09 to 5-10-09 8:00 am | Hike
Special Environmental Excursion to West Virginia.Travel to Southern West Virginia to see the devestating effects of Mountain Top Removal. Meet a group of people in West Virginia trying to save an area scheduled for Mountain Top Removal.
4 day event to the area of West Virginia where the Coal River Wind -http://www.coalriverwind.org - organization is located. This trip will be to see first hand the harms of Mountain Top Removal.
We will drive down on Thursday, May 7th. Friday and Saturday we will hike nearby area’s where we can see Mountain Top removal and hopefully see where Coal River Mountain is being saved! We will visit Kayford Mountain as it provides a devastating close up view of an active mountain top removal site.
Group size is limited to 14. If you have a serious interest in this trip and can hike about 8 miles on Friday and another 8 miles on Saturday, please contact al-schwartz@fast.net
Other noteworthy web pages on mountain top removal:
http://www.ilovemountains.org/ http://www.crmw.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaintop_removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Ce7I6nXIw |
8 5-7-09 to 5-10-09 8:00 am | Hike
Special Environmental Excursion to West Virginia.Travel to Southern West Virginia to see the devestating effects of Mountain Top Removal. Meet a group of people in West Virginia trying to save an area scheduled for Mountain Top Removal.
4 day event to the area of West Virginia where the Coal River Wind -http://www.coalriverwind.org - organization is located. This trip will be to see first hand the harms of Mountain Top Removal.
We will drive down on Thursday, May 7th. Friday and Saturday we will hike nearby area’s where we can see Mountain Top removal and hopefully see where Coal River Mountain is being saved! We will visit Kayford Mountain as it provides a devastating close up view of an active mountain top removal site.
Group size is limited to 14. If you have a serious interest in this trip and can hike about 8 miles on Friday and another 8 miles on Saturday, please contact al-schwartz@fast.net
Other noteworthy web pages on mountain top removal:
http://www.ilovemountains.org/ http://www.crmw.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaintop_removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Ce7I6nXIw |
9 5-7-09 to 5-10-09 8:00 am | Hike
Special Environmental Excursion to West Virginia.Travel to Southern West Virginia to see the devestating effects of Mountain Top Removal. Meet a group of people in West Virginia trying to save an area scheduled for Mountain Top Removal.
4 day event to the area of West Virginia where the Coal River Wind -http://www.coalriverwind.org - organization is located. This trip will be to see first hand the harms of Mountain Top Removal.
We will drive down on Thursday, May 7th. Friday and Saturday we will hike nearby area’s where we can see Mountain Top removal and hopefully see where Coal River Mountain is being saved! We will visit Kayford Mountain as it provides a devastating close up view of an active mountain top removal site.
Group size is limited to 14. If you have a serious interest in this trip and can hike about 8 miles on Friday and another 8 miles on Saturday, please contact al-schwartz@fast.net
Other noteworthy web pages on mountain top removal:
http://www.ilovemountains.org/ http://www.crmw.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaintop_removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Ce7I6nXIw 5-9-09 8:00 am | Hike
Horse-Shoe Trail HikeSection 3 - Warwick County Park to Fire Tower Rd. (French Creek State Park)
Almost half of this section is located in Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site and French Creek State Park. Dozens of charcoal rings are visible from the trail. This section also traverses the large boulders in the "River of Rocks" near St. Peter's Village.
Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12.6 miles Meeting place: Days Inn Parking Lot at Rt. 22 and 309 Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com Co-leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069 |
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10 5-7-09 to 5-10-09 8:00 am | Hike
Special Environmental Excursion to West Virginia.Travel to Southern West Virginia to see the devestating effects of Mountain Top Removal. Meet a group of people in West Virginia trying to save an area scheduled for Mountain Top Removal.
4 day event to the area of West Virginia where the Coal River Wind -http://www.coalriverwind.org - organization is located. This trip will be to see first hand the harms of Mountain Top Removal.
We will drive down on Thursday, May 7th. Friday and Saturday we will hike nearby area’s where we can see Mountain Top removal and hopefully see where Coal River Mountain is being saved! We will visit Kayford Mountain as it provides a devastating close up view of an active mountain top removal site.
Group size is limited to 14. If you have a serious interest in this trip and can hike about 8 miles on Friday and another 8 miles on Saturday, please contact al-schwartz@fast.net
Other noteworthy web pages on mountain top removal:
http://www.ilovemountains.org/ http://www.crmw.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaintop_removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Ce7I6nXIw 5-10-09 9:30 am | Hike
Circle Hike AT, Green Trail & MoreCircle hike to Sunfish Pond
We will return via Beulahland Trail, Rail to Trail along the river with some road walking. Dogwood trees should be in bloom. Wear sturdy shoes, bring lunch and water.
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16 5-16-09 8:00 am | Hike
AT Lehigh Gap to Bake Oven KnobA day hike north to south from Lehigh Gap to Bake Oven Knob.
We will car pool to Bake Oven Knob and shuttle to the start point at Lehigh Gap. Bring lunch, water and footwear for PA AT rocky conditions.
Since we are shuttling, no dogs please.
5-16-09 | Hike
Birds, Bees, Flowers and TreesLeisurely walk thru the forests and meadows of Jacobsburg State Park.
We will be keeping an eye and ear out for birds as well as wild flowers. There is a gradual climb to reach the meadows but once there, the walk is flat. Bring binoculars if you have them and a camera if you wish. No dogs. Rain cancels. Email or call leader for meeting time.
5-16-09 11:00 am | Other
Highlands Trail CelebrationJoin the celebration to welcome the Highlands Trail into PA.
The AMC NY/NJ Trail Conference and the Borough of Riegelsville are sponsoring an afternoon of hiking, cycling, paddling and refreshments in the area as part of a festival along the Delaware River at the Roebling Bridge where the Highlands Trail will intersect with the D&L Trail
Details
Meeting place: McDonald's, 25th Street Shopping Center, Easton. |
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17 5-17-09 11:00 am | Other
Best Bike Trip in Berks CountyA breakfast will be at 11:11 AM, bike trip will be at 12:12 PM.
Bring $5.00 for breakfast, your bike and helmet. We'll bike on paved, back roads by beautiful farmsteads and through the Moselem Springs Country Club. One moderate but long hill near the beginning and another short one midway. The rest is relatively flat. Be sure to bring your camera! Photos on line mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10-12 miles Meeting place: Virginville Fire Company off Rte 143 Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637 5-17-09 9:30 am | Hike
Schuykill River TrailWe will hike a part of the Schuykill River Trail, also known as the Bartram Trail. This is a rail to trail that is well groomed except for about a 30 yard section at the access point in Port Clinton.
This section will require some scrambling over a steep rocky embankment. We will hike from Port Clinton 3.8 miles North have lunch then return the same way. Please bring lunch and water. No Pets.
5-17-09 8:30 am | Hike
Bartram TrailNew Rail Trail
Carl will leave from Kernsville trailhead and meet Jim at Port Clinton.We will walk along the Schuylkill River to an old RR trestle. Bring water and lunch.
Anyone desiring a shorter hike can meet Jim at 9:30 and we will join you in Port Clinton.
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23 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
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24 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. 5-24-09 1:30 pm | Hike
Short notice hikeHike trails at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
We will start at Osprey House and go one the LNE. Hopefully we will continue our hike on the just completed Chestnut Oak Trail and perhaps the Double G and Prairie Grass Trail. Please bring snacks and Water.
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25 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
26 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
27 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
28 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
29 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
30 5-30-09 9:30 am | Hike
Lehigh Gorge Day HikeHike up the Glen Onoko falls to Overlook of Lehigh Gorge.
Hike up the Glen Onoko falls. Continue on the fire road and up to the Lehigh Gorge Overlook. From the Overlook continue on the fire road finally working down the mountain and onto the bike path. Once on the bike path a several mile walk back to Glen Onoko. Those who have not hiked with the leaders will be screened. Optional Pizza stop after the hike. Registration Required.
5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. |
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31 5-23-09 to 5-31-09 | Hike
PA Hiking WeekKeystone Trails Association and the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources sponsers this week-long event.
Events are held around the state and are open to the public.
Details
Meeting place: Visit the KTA web site at www.kta-hike.org to see the state wide listing of events during this week. 5-31-09 9:00 am | Maintenance
Annual Maintenance HikeThis is our annual cleanup of our section of the AT.
Please bring gloves, trash bags, clippers and water. After clean up we will have a pot luck picnic at Leaser Lake.
Details
Meeting place: The AT crossing of Route 309 in the Blue Mountain Summit Inn parking lot. Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net |
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6 6-6-09 6:00 pm | Hike
Joint Evening Whip-Poor-Wlll HikeHike with Warm Hand Ron and the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club and the Community Hiking Club.
Hike up the mountain at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and down Translator Road hear the whip-poor-wills.
Details
Meeting place: Meet at 6:06 PM C. J. Hummel's Gathering Place along Rte 143 in Lenhartsville or at 7:07 PM at the Osprey House on Paint Mill Rd off Rte 857. Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637 6-6-09 8:00 am | Hike
Horse-Shoe Trail HikeSection 2 - Lower Pine Rd. to Warwick County Park
About half of this section will be on narrow, hilly, scenic back roads through Chester County horse country. Trails passes historic Fink truss bridge built in 1847. About two miles from the end of the hike, there will be a "wet foot" creek crossing (which can be bypassed with a detour which adds a mile to the hiking distance).
Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles Hike / bike / on-water distance: 13.6 miles Meeting place: Days Inn Parking Lot at Rt. 22 and 309. Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com Co-leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069 6-6-09 10:00 am | Other
National Trails Day EventThe Lehigh Valley Trail Tenders, the volunteers of the D&L Nat'l Heritage Corridor, are sponsoring a new community event in Bethlehem on this National Trails Day.
"Travel the Towpath", a celebration of Bethlehem's most popular trail, the Lehigh Canal Towpath, aka the D&L Trail, will take place along more than two miles of this historic trail. This will be an opportunity for the public to form a better appreciation of the trail's history, ecology and recreational opportunities.
Details
Meeting place: Please contact Dennis Scholl, 610-923-3548 x225, www.delawareandlehigh.org |
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