If you missed the 1st Planet Walk you'll get another chance.

Pack a picnic lunch and come early (like 10ish) to see and hear Mercedes children (string trio) serenade the Lehigh Valley half-marathon runners as they run thru the covered bridge (the three youngest are 25!). Then a short drive to FREE parking deck at 6th and Linden Sts. to hear the Allentown Symphony Family concert at 2PM-3PM in Symphony Hall,23 N. 6th St. Hikers receive 10% discount (mention this). Call box office 610-432-6715. If you've been saving money for a rainy day, bring a little along and we'll go to the Art Museum instead. (FREE on Sundays).

Details
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet in the parking lot between Bogart's Covered Bridge and the Brick Barn across from the intersection of Oxford Dr (24th St) and Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown.
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

At 7:30 PM there will be a presentation by Janet Goloub on her trip to Costa Rica followed by our monthly meeting.

Club member Janet Goloub joined an AMC group in Costa Rica mainly to learn about the diverse natural history of the country. The trip focused on 4 locales - Le Selva Biological Station, Arenal Volcano, Moneverde National Park and Corcovado. Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

An Appalachian Trail hike from Smith Gap to Little Gap.

This hike runs along the ridge, through the woods and down a nicely blazed pile of rocks at Little Gap. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and lunch. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 22 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Walnutport Rite Aid

Spring maintenance hike for AHC's Appalachian Trail section followed by a potluck picnic.

This is our annual clean-up of our section of the AT. Please bring gloves, trash bags, clippers and water. After clean-up, we will have a picnic at Leaser Lake. Please let coordinator know what dish you will be bringing. Hot dogs will be provided by the club.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.3 miles
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit Inn parking lot, Rt. 309.
Leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Circle hike. Hike Delaware Water Gap to Sunfish Pond to Delaware River.

Trail will be wet, wear sturdy footwear. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Pets and people under control welcome.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 80 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at Park & Ride at Rt. 33 and Wm. Penn Highway, Palmer Township.
Leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199

Hike up a Mountain on a Game Lands road near Shartlesville.

We will hike a loop using Game land roads and the Appalachian Trail (AT). The Game land roads are groomed the AT is quite rugged. Please bring snacks and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 60 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at the Burger King on Route 100 just south of Route 78.

Code Orange. French Creek State Park

Check KTA website www.kta-hike.org for details LEADER: Lisa Miller PHONE: 610-582-9680 EMAIL: FrenchCreekEnvEd@pa.gov

Details
Meeting place: Park Office

10 mile hike with accent on the 23 waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park.

There is a reason that Ricketts Glen is the most visited park in Pennsylvania. There are 23 very special waterfalls to be viewed. This will be a day long event. We will drive to the park in the morning. We will hike the falls and then other parts of the park for a total of 10 miles. We will stop for pizza or a sandwich after hiking and then return in the evening. People friendly dogs are welcome. Other Hiking Clubs will also be invited to this event.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 180 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader

An 8-mile out-and-back hike from Upper Saucon Township into Hellertown and return.

Totally flat walking with a few road crossings. Bring lunch and liquids; sneakers are fine. NO PETS!

Details
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the Roadway Inn at the intersection of Rts. 22 & 309.

Loop hike around Bear Creek Mountain Resort.

The hike will circle the ski slopes at Bear Creek. Terrain is rocky and we will be hiking up one side of the mountain and down the other with a lunch/snack stop at the top of the mountain at the quad lifts. Rain cancels. Optional stop afterwards for food and beverages at the resort's Trail's End Cafe.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at the trailhead kiosk in Parking Lot 4, just overlooking the lake.
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Shuttle hike from Fox Gap to Delaware Water Gap

Bring lunch and plenty of water. Wear sturdy shoes. No pets due to shuttle requirements.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 80 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Park & Ride, Rt. 33 and Wm. Penn Highway, Palmer Township.
Leader: Nick Rosato 610-437-3199