Hike to Deep Lake and back.

On State Game Lands. Bring lunch and water. No pets please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 40 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: McDonalds in Wind Gap
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Starting at 7:30pm there will be a presentation by Dr. DeCarlo from the Wellness Center.

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
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Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

7 mile out and back hike on the Appalachian Trail from Rt. 309 to Bear Rocks and back.

We will pass beautiful views from the narrow Knife Edge, eat lunch at Bear Rocks, then return. Terrain is rocky requiring a few hand holds and good balance. We will spend some time enjoying the scenery at Bear Rocks. Wear sturdy hiking boots. Bring water and lunch. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Meet at trailhead on Rt. 309 across from Blue Mountain Summit Hotel.
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Leader: Pam Root 610-965-2213 pswilson01@aol.com

Classic loop hike through the Delaware Water Gap including Dunnfield Creek, Sunfish Pond, Raccoon Ridge, and the AT.

This lot fills up quickly so please arrive early. From there we will hike the Dunnfield Hollow Trail to Sunfish Pond. This section includes multiple stream crossings that, depending on how fast the creek is running, may require getting your feet wet, so please plan accordingly. Trekking poles are strongly recommended. After a rest at a rock outcropping on the northeast side of Sunfish Pond we will continue on the Appalachian Trail to Raccoon Ridge for lunch. After lunch we will travel back down the Appalachian Trail to our cars. Sturdy hiking boots are recommnded. Bring at least 3 quarts of water (you will thank me) and lunch plus snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Meet at the Dunnfield Creek Parking lot, which is the second to last exit in NJ off Route 80 West.
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Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

A walk and concert in Bethlehem.

Hike the Monocacy Trail to center city Bethlehem, where we will enjoy a Bach at Noon concert in the Central Moravian Church. The free concert (donations accepted) includes J. S. Bach's Cantata 45 and Sonata in A Major for Flute and Harpsichord. If time permits, we will explore the historic area around the church, and be in line at 11:30 when the church doors open, so that we can sit in the balcony. After the concert, we will stop in the Colonial Industrial Quarter to eat lunch before heading back to our cars. If the new AMC office in Illick's Mill is open, we will drop in. Bring lunch and water. Rain on the morning of the hike cancels the hike. No calls day of the hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Meeting place: Meet at Illick's Mill Park, 100 Illick's Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA. Park in the lot across the road from Illick's Mill.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

An easy stroll on the towpath in Bucks County.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Meet at the towpath parking lot across the bridge just north of the intersection of Rt. 212 and Rt. 611 south of Riegelsville.
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Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

One hour easy walk along Cedar Brook before concert.

Easy 1 hour walk along Cedar Brook to an old mill and Second Harvest Food Bank and the Master Gardeners Vegetable gardens to look for familiar plants. From there drive to Miller Symphony Hall to enjoy the 3pm Allentown Symphony concert with violin soloist competition winner. Afterwards, a brew at the Brew Works. Tickets: 20% Hikers discount: mention HIKE20 when calling; 10% food discount at Brew Works with concert stub. Free parking at the prison lot. MillersymphonyHall.org 610-432-6715, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown, Pa.

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Meeting place: Joe Daddonna Lake and Terrace.Take Rt. 222 to 21st St.,1st left onto Reading Rd.,1st right onto St.Elmo St.,turn left into parking lot.
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Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637

Joint hike with Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club to commemorate BMECC's first Appalachian Trail work trip.

We are celebrating the 89th anniversary of BMECC's first Appalachian Trail work trip on Nov. 21, 1926, when their trail crew placed their first blazes on the Berks-Lehigh border at Tri-County Corner. On the return hike we will stop at the Allentown Shelter. Bring lunch and water. Heavy rain on morning of hike cancels.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 8 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6.6 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Meet at the tower at the south end of the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot on PA 309 (on top of the mountain). We will carpool to Fort Franklin Road since parking is very limited at that road crossing.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Hike the trails of the South Mountain part of the Robert Rodale Reserve.

Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers. Bring water and snack or lunch. Cell - 267-424-4602 kjgradel@gmail.com.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Boroline Park, 600 Alpine St., Emmaus
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Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

This is a classic loop hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle.

What better way to enjoy the crisp fall air than by climbing a mountain? This is a 10 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, climbing to Pulpit Rock and then following the ridge to the Pinnacle for spectacular views of the Lehigh Valley. This is not a beginner's hike due to the 1000' ascent and very rocky terrain. Bring a least 2L of water and lunch / snacks. Steady rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 10 miles
Hike rating: D+
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot; 410 Reservoir Rd, Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

We will have our potluck holiday dinner followed by our monthly business meeting and winter hike scheduling.

Bring your favorite dish to share with others. Following the business meeting we will be scheduling hikes and other winter events. Please complete the AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hike Scheduling 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