Join us for an easy 2 ½ - 3 mile walk from the Quakertown Chamber of Commerce to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th” in Quakertown.

Walk off all those leftovers from Thanksgiving! Let's get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll through Quakertown to the Park at 4th and Mill. We can also enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at McCoole's Red Lion Inn for some appetizers and drinks. Heavy rain or Thunderstorms cancel.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet at 6:00 in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce (which is also the McCoole’s overflow parking) 21 N Main St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Michelle Hinkle 484-221-3172

Join us for a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

It's cold outside! We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Proper Brewing Company, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (behind the building on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) )
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

and then drive to 309 in time for the AHC's 86th Birthday Party. SEATS FOR THE DINNER ARE LIMITED, SO YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE PARTY. SEE BELOW.

Allentown Hiking Club (AHC) is turning 86 years old. We’re going to celebrate by hosting a number of hikes on portions of the Appalachian Trail maintained by the club. You can choose a hike from a number of events listed on our website or a corresponding posting on Meetup for this same day. On this particular hike, We will meet at noon at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant. We’ll shuttle to Bake Oven Rd - AT Parking Lot and hike along the AT back to our cars parked at the restaurant. We will enjoy the views at Bear Rocks and climb some challenging rocks over Knife's Edge. This section is very rocky and is NOT for beginners. We’ll be doing this hike at a 1.5-2.0 mph avg pace (that’s with breaks), finishing in time for the 4:30pm party. This is a shuttle hike, so please be prepared to drive people in your car if asked by the hike leader. After the hike, many of us will be going to Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant for dinner and a party. Details for this event are listed in a separate posting on this website and on Meetup. This will be a great time, and we hope you can join us!! SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THE DINNER. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE DINNER EVENT BEFORE 11/27/17. You can do so on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Allentown-Hiking-Club-Meetup-Group/events/244554432/ If you are NOT registered on Meetup, contact Karen Gradel for information on how to reserve your spot for dinner. You can find her contact information on the event posting for the party. We hope you can join us for a great day on the trail.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Pam Root 610-965-2213 pswilson01@aol.com

& BACK to BLUE MOUNTAIN SUMMIT RESTAURANT(4 MILES; 1.5-2 MPH)

This hike is a 4 mile "in and out". Although a shorter hike, and including some old logging roads, the trail is also muddy and/or rocky at points so boots are recommended. We will begin at the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant and hike 2 miles to Fort Franklin/Jacksonville-Snyder Road. After a short snack break we will head back to the restaurant where our cars are parked for a total of 4 miles. We will take our time, walking at a pace of about 1.5 to 2 miles per hour, leaving no one behind. We will meet at 1:00 pm at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant aiming to be on the trail by 1:15 pm. We’ll be doing this hike at a 1.5-2.0 mph average pace. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancel the hike Meeting Spot Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

Join us at the end of a wonderful day of hiking as we have a Birthday Party for the club. SEATS FOR THE DINNER ARE LIMITED, SO YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE PARTY. SEE BELOW.

Our club will be 86 years young on 12/2. So join us for a day of hiking and a birthday party on 12/3 at the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant. There are 4 hikes that day of varying lengths and difficulty. All of them will end at the restaurant. They are listed separately on our website and again on Meetup. This posting is for the party at the restaurant. You don't have to hike to attend the party, but since this is a hiking club, why wouldn't you hike? The owner, whose mother in-law is a past AHC board member, has worked with us to give us a deal for the meals. The dinner menu will be: Buffet of Chicken Marsala, Roast Beef, Pulled Pork Sliders, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables and a Salad. There will also be a Vegetarian option offered to those who ask for one in their RSVP response. The price includes gratuity (but not alcoholic drinks). There will of course be cake and cupcakes for desert. SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THE DINNER. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE DINNER EVENT BEFORE 11/27/17. You can do so on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Allentown-Hiking-Club-Meetup-Group/events/244554432/ If you are not registered on Meetup, contact Karen Gradel for information on how to reserve your spot for dinner. Her contact information is listed below. We hope you can join us for a great day on the trail.

Details
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

and then drive to 309 in time for the AHC's 86th Birthday Party. SEATS FOR THE DINNER ARE LIMITED, SO YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE PARTY. SEE BELOW.

Allentown Hiking Club (AHC) is turning 86 years old. We’re going to celebrate by hosting a number of hikes on portions of the Appalachian Trail maintained by the club. You can choose a hike from a number of events listed on our website or a corresponding posting on Meetup for this same day. On this particular hike, we will meet in the morning at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant. We’ll shuttle to the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and hike back to our cars parked at Bake Oven Knob. We’ll pass by the Outerbridge Shelter (which the club maintains). We’ll take the scenic trail and pass over the Bake Oven Knob natural formations. We’ll be doing this hike at a 2.5 mph avg pace (that’s with breaks), finishing in time for the 4:30pm party. This is a shuttle hike, so please be prepared to drive people in your car if asked by the hike leader. After the hike, many of us will be going to Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant for dinner and a party. Details for this event are listed in a separate posting on this website and on Meetup. This will be a great time, and we hope you can join us!! SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THE DINNER. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE DINNER EVENT BEFORE 11/27/17. You can do so on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Allentown-Hiking-Club-Meetup-Group/events/244554432/ If you are NOT registered on Meetup, contact Karen Gradel for information on how to reserve your spot for dinner. You can find her contact information on the event posting for the party. We hope you can join us for a great day on the trail.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836
Posted on meetup.com? YES

in time for the AHC's 86th Birthday Party. SEATS FOR THE DINNER ARE LIMITED, SO YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE PARTY. SEE BELOW.

Allentown Hiking Club (AHC) is turning 86 years old. We’re going to celebrate by hosting a number of hikes on portions of the Appalachian Trail maintained by the club. You can choose a hike from a number of events listed on our website or a corresponding posting on Meetup for this same day. On this particular hike, we will meet in the morning at Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant. We’ll shuttle to the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and hike back to the restaurant along the AT. We’ll pass by the Outerbridge Shelter (which the club maintains). We’ll take both scenic trails and pass over Bake Oven Knob and Knife Edge rock formations along our way. We’ll be hiking at a 3 mph avg pace (that’s with breaks), finishing in time for the 4:30pm party. This is a shuttle hike, so please be prepared to drive people in your car if asked by the hike leader. After the hike, many of us will be going to Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant for dinner and a party. Details for this event are listed in a separate posting on this website and on Meetup. This will be a great time, and we hope you can join us!! SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THE DINNER. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE DINNER EVENT BEFORE 11/27/17. You can do so on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Allentown-Hiking-Club-Meetup-Group/events/244554432/ If you are NOT registered on Meetup, contact Karen Gradel for information on how to reserve your spot for dinner. You can find her contact information on the event posting for the party. We hope you can join us for a great day on the trail.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 15 miles
Hike rating: E
Meeting place: Blue Mountain Summit 2520 W Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 GPS : 40.707247, -75.808836
Posted on meetup.com? YES

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.

NOTE: START TIME FOR THIS EVENT IS 6:30

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

At our club's November meeting, we decided to form a committee to look into ways to improve how we use Meetup.

The goal of this committee is to look into ways of raising awareness for our 86 year old club, & to maximize the full potential that this platform can bring to our club. The meeting is open to any & all people. Part of this meeting will be set aside specifically for people to ask questions about using Meetup, and to discuss more efficient ways we can use this program. We will be meeting weekly, and meeting will last no more than 2 hours max (hopefully shorter). Just some of the topics we'll be addressing over the coming weeks are - Featured Event Option - Meetup Team Roles - Posting on Meetup & Advanced Features - Meetup Membership Retention - New Email Addresses - Profile Question Option - Polls - Google Analysis - Pages on Meetup - New Member Greeting Notes will be taken at these events and will be posted as a picture so anyone can see what we discussed at the meeting.

Details
Meeting place: The Inside Scoop, 301 N. 3rd St, Coopersburg, PA 40.514537, -75.384913
Posted on meetup.com? YES

Join us for a walk through Quakertown

The 200 year old historic Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, a familiar local dive bar, has a new owner. Proprietors of The Local in Souderton, which offered fresh farm to table food, purchased the Eagle Hotel in Quakertown. Plans for renovations have been pushed back to 2018 so we will check out the original place before renovations begin. We will meet at the Eagle and take a meandering walk through Quakertown stopping back at The Eagle Hotel/The Local for burgers andor drinks. Cash only. We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. Thunderstorms or heavy rain cancels

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-3 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Eagle, Corner of Rts 212 and 313; Quakertown PA. Parking is in lot behind hotel or on street; Usually quite a few spots across from the front entrance on Route 313 (Broad Street)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

The annual Bethlehem Holiday hike to enjoy the sights and sounds in historic Bethlehem.

We will walk for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours returning back to the meeting point at the end. The pace will be moderate. There will be an optional stop at the Brewworks afterward for those interested. Forecast is for a cold night so dress in layers and bring a pack to shed layers into as the hike warms you. We will be walking on paved surfaces and gravel paths so choose your footwear accordingly.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Plaza next to the Bethlehem Library (11 West Church Street Bethlehem, PA)
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Join us for an easy 2 mile lighted walk around the Promenade Shops in Center Valley (Window shopping only!)

Let’s get our blood flowing with a short midweek stroll and burn a few calories so we can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking. Meet outside in the Parking Lot next to LLBean (the side without an entrance) A favorite; Tuesday is $5 Burger and fries night at Bar Louie’s. Heavy Rain, Snow, Ice or Thunderstorms cancel.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Please meet outside in the Parking Lot on the WEST side of LLBean (Promenade entrance from West Saucon Valley Circle).
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

Join us for a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mile walk from The Proper Brewing Company to the new solar lighted “Park at 4th" in Quakertown.

It's cold outside! We will be walking through town to the park so please wear bright outerwear and/or bring a light. We can enjoy some refreshments when we are done walking by meeting back at The Proper Brewing Company for appetizers and drinks. Meet in the Parking lot behind the brewery (on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) Heavy rain, snow or ice cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2-2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: The Proper Brewing Company, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (behind the building on the side of the Police Station/borough hall) )
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Cynthia Paetow 215-494-6973 cpaetow@hotmail.com

End the year with a hike on the Appalachian Trail.

We will meet at Rt. 309 for a 4 mile hike to the Allentown Shelter. At the shelter we will eat lunch and enjoy shared goodies. After a suitable time for socializing, we will hike 4 miles back to our cars. Anyone who would like a shorter 2 mile hike to the Shelter may join us at Fort Franklin Road. Bring lunch, water, and a snack item to share with the group. Since we will be spending time at the shelter, bring an extra layer of clothing to stay warm. No dogs or alcoholic beverages. Steady rain or snow on morning of hike cancels this event.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet on Rt. 309 by the tower at the south end of the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant parking lot, 2520 West Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Monthly Business Meeting

Kevin J. Halbfoerster, Conservation Administration Supervisor of the Pennsylvania Game Commission/Southeast Region Office will be presented a plaque during this evening's meeting for his efforts at Bake Oven Knob. Mr. Halbfoerster was nominated by the Allentown Hiking Club as Volunteer Partner of the Year in 2016 and the Appalachian Trail Conference awarded him Partner of the Year for 2016 for his work at Bake Oven Knob. Please join us to congratulate and thank Mr. Halbfoerster for all of his hard work.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602
Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Shuttle hike on the D&L Trail - Anthracite Region

The D&L tells the story of American's industrial past with lots of history and quaint towns. Join us for an exploratory winter hike on the D&L Trail in the Anthracite Region. This is a shuttle hike. We will carpool to Black Diamond Trailhead (576 Woodlawn Avenue, Mountain Top, PA), park a few vehicles here, then shuttle to White Haven North Trailhead, where we will begin a 9.8 mile hike northbound back to Black Diamond Trailhead. The trail is flat. Scenery is wooded, open pastures, multiple ponds, small bridge, and a large lake. Bring water and lunch. No dogs please.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 54 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9.8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet at Wescosville Park n Ride (next to Charcoal Drive-In), 4440 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, for a carpool to Black Diamond Trailhead. We will leave promptly at 8:00 am. Or, you can drive directly to Black Diamond Trailhead, 576 Woodlawn Avenue, Mountain Top, PA, meet at 9:00 am.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Pam Root 610-965-2213 pswilson01@aol.com