Monthly business and hike scheduling meeting for Fall 2015.

Following the business meeting we will be looking to schedule hikes and other events for October, November and December 2015. These scheduled events will be published in our Fall Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete the AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hiking Schedule Coordinator.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St.,Allentown,PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Walk along the Lehigh River on a rail trail.

We will walk north from Cove Road. This section of trail is nestled between a steep hillside and the Lehigh River, providing views of the water and a rare feeling of isolation in the Lehigh Valley. After 4 miles we will turn around and return to our cars. Bring water and snacks. Steady rain on morning of hike cancels. No calls the morning of the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Cove Road Trailhead, which is under the Rt. 145 bridge over the Lehigh River. Driving north on Rt. 145, look for the street and D&L sign on your right. If you drive across the Lehigh River, you missed the turn.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the rolling hills of Jacobsburg

We will cover many of the 18 miles of trails this park offers. Trails of varied surfaces are through meadows and forests with rolling hills. Hiking boots recommended and water shoes might be nice to have for a cooling walk through Bushkill Creek. Bring water and lunch/snacks. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at the large, triangular parking lot, just south of the park's Environmental Education Center, on Belfast Road.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Rt.206 to Deckertown Turnpike

This is a shuttle hike. We will meet at the end point and shuttle to the starting point. Please bring water, lunch or snack and wear sturdy boots. Cell - 267-424-4602 kjgradel@gmail.com.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8.9 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Deckertown Turnpike parking lot, Sussex, NJ. GPS coordinates 41.252528, -74.689568
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Hike the Bushkill Trail and a loop trail in Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.

We will start by hiking the 2 mile long Bushkill Trail, which traverses rural Bushkill Township between PA 512 and Jacobsburg. The trail looks like a rail trail, wide, level, with a crushed stone surface. When we enter Jacobsburg, we will hike a 4 mile loop in the park, and then return to our cars via the Bushkill Trail. Bring water and lunch. Steady rain on morning of hike cancels. No calls the morning of the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meeting place: Meet at the Bushkill Trail parking lot on PA 512, located one mile south of the junction of PA 33 and 512 at Wind Gap.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

10.6 mi AT Shuttle hike past Dan's Pulpit and Balanced Rock with 1000+ ft elevation gain.

Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10.6 miles
Hike rating: D
Meeting place: Blue Mtn Summit Restaurant Parking Lot
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Co-leader: Pam Root 610-965-2213 pswilson01@aol.com

Work on the Chestnut Oak Trail at Lehigh Gap Nature Center

Bring water and gloves.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 6 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 1 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Osprey House Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Walk in Cedar Creek Park and 3:00pm Concert at Allentown Symphony Hall.

We will walk one hour in the Cedar Creek Park enjoy the Rose Garden, then enjoy the 3pm Concert of the Allentown Symphony followed by a brew at the Brew Works. For Hikers discount mention HIKE20 when calling; Brew Works 10% food discount with concert ticket. Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. Box office 610-432-6715.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: A+ miles
Meeting place: Meet at parking lot behind the Barn at 30th St. and Parkway Blvd(between Cedar Crest Blvd. and Ott St.,in Allentown).
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637