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10-4-06 7:30 pm | Meeting
Monthly MeetingMonthly meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club held at the Lehigh Senior Citizens Center,1633 Elm Street, Allentown Pa.
There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments and a presentation by Bob Grim titled, "Hikes you may have not considered".
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10-6-06 to 10-8-06 | Hike
KTA Fall MeetingJoin hikers from around the state at Camp Swatara in Bethel, PA, for KTA's Annual Meeting and hiking weekend.
Come for a day or the entire weekend. Camping or cabin lodging is available. Hikes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. For registration information contact Pam Metzger at info@kta-hike.org or 814-395-9696.
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10-6-06 to 10-8-06 | Hike
KTA Fall MeetingJoin hikers from around the state at Camp Swatara in Bethel, PA, for KTA's Annual Meeting and hiking weekend.
Come for a day or the entire weekend. Camping or cabin lodging is available. Hikes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. For registration information contact Pam Metzger at info@kta-hike.org or 814-395-9696.
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10-7-06 8:00 am | Hike
Day Loop HikeLoop hike of Mauch Chunk switchback railroad.
Meet at K-Mart on Route 145 in Walnutport. We will car pool to Mauch Chunk Lake, where the hike begins and loops back to.
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Round trip road miles distance: 23 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.5 miles
Hike rating: C+
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10-6-06 to 10-8-06 | Hike
KTA Fall MeetingJoin hikers from around the state at Camp Swatara in Bethel, PA, for KTA's Annual Meeting and hiking weekend.
Come for a day or the entire weekend. Camping or cabin lodging is available. Hikes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. For registration information contact Pam Metzger at info@kta-hike.org or 814-395-9696.
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10-8-06 10:00 am | Hike
Loop hikeLoop hike in Nescopeck State Park.
We will do two loop hikes in the Park. We will have lunch where we park the cars so bring some extra goodies for sharing with the group. Please bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Eckerd Drug store in Walnutport.
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Round trip road miles distance: 90 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
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10-14-06 10:00 am | Hike
Day HikeDay HIke with Past President.
Spend Saturday hiking the trails of Nockamixon State Park with AHC past president Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle. Enjoy scenic views of Upper Bucks County's largest body of water from the park's diverse trail system.
Meet at Nockamixon State Park marina off Route 563. Contact Sparky for more information @ 610-346-7042 or wuerstle@erols.com.
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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
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10-15-06 9:00 | Hike
Weissport Canal and Walnutport Canal FestivalHike canal path from Weissport to Jim Thorpe.
Optional walk to Parryville and/or Walnutport Canal Festival. Bring water and lunch (there is also good food later at the canal festival). Meet 9 am at Eckerd Drugs, Route 145 in Walnutport.
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Round trip road miles distance: 18 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7+ miles
Hike rating: B
Weissport Canal and Walnutport Canal Festival
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10-21-06 8:30 am | Hike
Pinnacle Day HikeHike to the beautiful Pulpit and Pinnacle Overlooks on the Appalachian Trail.
Scenic loop hike starts with an uphill climb on the AT to the Pulpit overlook. We will continue on to the Pinnacle Overlook, walk along the AT to the Helicopter pad, and finish the loop walking downhill along a stream and past the Hamburg Reservoir. Meet at the Days Inn Parking lot at the intersection of Rts. 309 and Rt. 22. Note: this is a joint hike with the Appalachian Mountain club. There will be an optional stop at restaurant in Hamburg after the hike.
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Round trip road miles distance: 50 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
10-21-06 10:00 am | Hike
Day HikeIronton Rail Trail interpretive hike.
Accompany members of the Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission 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. There is no formal lunch stop so bring a drink and some easy to eat snacks.
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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+
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10-22-06 12:30 pm | Hike
Loop hike on the ATHike up the Appalachian trail from Lehigh Gap to the blue trail, loop back on the blue trail to the AT, return to Lehigh Gap.
Please bring water and snacks, sturdy shoes are recommended. Meet at Eckerd drug in Walnutport.
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Round trip road miles distance: 6 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6-7 miles
Hike rating: C+
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10-28-06 8:30 am | Hike
Lehigh Gorge / Glen Onoko Day HikeHike at Lehigh Gorge and Glen Onoko, past waterfalls and a view of the gorge.
Sooner or later my "weathered out" hikes run. With all of our rain, the falls may be in full fall fall. After the climb up the falls, we'll walk along the ridge, take a long pause overlooking the gorge, and descend more gently. Bring lunch and water; wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels. Meet at Eckerd Drugs, Walnutport. Call for further information.
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Round trip road miles distance: 30 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-7 miles
Hike rating: B+
Lehigh Gorge / Glen Onoko Day Hike
10-28-06 9:00 am | Maintenance
Tender's ProjectReturn to Lehigh Gorge for lock stabilization efforts and vegetation clearing.
Bring gloves; wear long sleeves, long pants and waterproof footwear if possible. Call leader by Sunday, October 22nd so I can submit a head count for lunch. Contact Gene Scharle to register and for more information.
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Round trip road miles distance: 60 miles
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10-29-06 9:30 am | Hike
PEEC Day HikeLoop hike from PEEC to Indian Ladders in the DWGN Recreation Area between Bushkill and Dingmans Ferry.
We will hike some trails, some woods roads and do some bushwacking. See the falls and some great views if weather is clear. Bring water, snack or lunch. Hiking boots are prefered. Meet at PEEC Visitors Center. Contact Charlie Lentz at 570-828-8211 for more information.
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Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: C+
10-29-06 9:00 am | Hike
Day HikeCircular hike at Lehigh Gorge.
This is a woodland road walk with two stream crossings and a vista. Meeting place is at Eckerd Drugs on Route 145 in Walnutport. Contact Leader Dick Snyder @ 610-264-9327 for further information.
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Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C+
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11-1-06 7:30 pm | Meeting
Monthly MeetingMonthly Meeting of the Allentown Hiking Club at The Lehigh County Citizens Center, 1633 Elm Street, Allentown Pa. There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments and a presentation by Brenda Richardson Lehigh Valley Search and Rescue titled, "An Overview of Search and Rescue".
CHECK WEBSITE FOR POSSIBLE MEETING TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE.
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11-4-06 9:00 am | Maintenance
Tender's ProjectReturn to Lehigh Gorge for lock stabilization efforts and vegetation clearing.
Bring gloves; wear long sleeves, long pants, and waterproof footwear if possible. Call leader by Sunday, October 29th so I can submit a head count for lunch. Contact Gene Scharle to register and for more information.
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Round trip road miles distance: 60 miles
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