Easy walk around Valley Forge Park.

We will meet at the main parking lot on the left side near the rest rooms in Valley Forge Park. Please bring lunch, water and dress for the weather. Call for questions - 215-441-8715.

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Round trip road miles distance: 80 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: B

Explore several trails in Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center north of Nazareth.

We will walk several park trails, eventually winding up back at the starting point. Exact distance depends on the trails we choose. Options could include a historical site. Meet at the main parking lot on Belfast Road.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: B
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Monthly Meeting and Potluck Dinner at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church 140 South Ott Street Allentown, Pa.

This meeting includes election of officers for the coming year. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. Preparation of the winter hiking schedule and socialization follows. Please think of a hike or activity to put on the schedule.

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Exploration of Whitehall Parkway and Ironton Rail Trail.

We'll explore the cement industry ruins of the Whitehall Parkway, then add some miles on the Ironton Rail Trail. This is easy walking, but wear sturdy shoes all the same. Bring water, food. Rain or blizzard cancels. Meet at the Chestnut St. parking lot. Call leader for further information.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 - 7 miles
Hike rating: A+

Help check the boundaries of a property purchased by the National Park Service to protect the Appalachian Trail corridor.

This monitoring is done each year after the leaves are off the trees and involves off-trail walking along a blazed line. We will locate the surveyor's monuments and perhaps refresh some blazes. We will meet at Bake Oven Rd. parking lot. Call leader at 610-262-6977 if you are interested.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Help check the boundaries of property purchased by the National Park Service to protect the Appalachian Trail corridor.

This monitoring is done each year after the leaves are off the trees and involves off-trail walking along a blazed line. We will locate the surveyor's monuments and perhaps refresh some blazes. We will meet at the restaurant parking lot on PA 309 at the AT. Call leader at 610-262-6977 if you are interested.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4-5 miles
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Enjoy an end-of-the-year trek to the Allentown Shelter.

Bring a snack to share. Anyone who would like a shorter hike can join us at Fort Franklin Road. Meet at south end of restaurant parking lot on PA 309 at Appalacian Trail crossing at top of mountain.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Monthly Meeting of the Allentown Hiking club at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church 140 South Ott Street Allentown,Pa.

There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments. There will also be a presentation by Bill Geiger on hiking in the White Mountains.

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Walk the Walnutport Canal Towpath.

This nice wintertime walk can be divided into two convenient halves. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring food and drink. Rain or blizzard cancels. Meet at Rite-Aid in Walnutport.

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Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 - 7 miles
Hike rating: B+