A nice variety of the developed park, a dam, woods,and the bird sanctuary.

The June hike was soggy, and we'll try again this fall. Bring water, lunch. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 45 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7-8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Rite Aid, Route 145, Walnutport.

We will hike the AT from Ft Franklin Rd to Hawk Mountain Rd.

Bring lunch, water and footwear for climbing over northeast PA rocks. We will car pool and shuttle, no dogs please. We will pass side trails to Tri-County marker, Balanced rock and Dan's Pulpit, optional stops if time and weather permit. Our AHC shelter is also on this hike.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 20 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Please contact the leader for meeting place.

This will be a monthly business meeting with a break for refreshments followed by a program.

We will have a program presented by Betsy Lyman on invasive species.

Details
Meeting place: St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St, Allentown, Pa.

We will hike from Lehigh Gap to Little Gap.

Arguably the most difficult section of the AT in Pennsylvania. Please bring water and snacks. No Pets.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 7 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.1 miles
Hike rating: E+
Meeting place: Meet at Rite Aid Drug store parking lot in Walnutport

Hike from Furnace Hill Rd. to Fire Tower Rd. (Lancaster Co.)

We will hike through State Game Land 46, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, a Boy Scout Reservation, and Game Land 156. Pass the Hessian Ditch and the junction with the Conestoga Trail.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 120 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 12.2 miles
Meeting place: Roadway Inn parking lot at US 22 and PA 309.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com
Co-leader: Virginia Musser 717-626-0069

7 mile rail trail walk with trip to canal festival

Hike to old locks along canal between Weissport and Jim Thorp then take optional walk to Walnutport Canal Festival. Bring a lunch and water for the hike but save room for some more food at the festival.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 18 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Rite-Aid parking lot Rt. 145 Walnutport

We will use the blue blazed North Trail as well as the AT. We will see the natural woods and rocks of the region, the results of environmental devastation, and recent restoration efforts during a time of global awareness of the need to control carbon emissions' destruction.

Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and snacks. Bad weather may cancel.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 15 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Rite-Aid, Walnutport

7 mile rail trail walk with trip to canal festival

Hike to old locks along canal between Weissport and Jim Thorp then take optional walk to Walnutport Canal Festival. Bring a lunch and water for the hike but save room for some more food at the festival. This hike was rescheduled because the festival was rescheduled.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 18 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Rite-Aid parking lot Rt. 145 Walnutport