Calendar - Allentown Hiking Club

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29	30	1	2 12-2-20 6:00 pm \| Meeting DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING Monthly Business Meeting New Format: For this this meeting we will be using Zoom. To join the meeting use this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84883223241?pwd=M0Y0SVZCN0wyTTZKdjloYjlwbGVYQT09 Meeting ID: 848 8322 3241 Passcode: 909210 If you do not have access to a computer you can call into the meeting. The phone number is 1 646 558 8656 Details Meeting place: Your Home Posted on meetup.com? YES Leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602 Co-leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/DECEMBER-MONTHLY-MEETING-1729 DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING	3	4	5
6 12-6-20 1:00 pm \| Hike An Easy 4.5 Mile Walk on the D&L Trail from Easton’s Riverview Park to the Route 33 Launch and Back COVID PROTOCOL CALLS FOR FACE COVERINGS WHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE. Join us for a leisurely walk on a level and paved portion of the D&L Trail near Easton. We’ll meet at Riverview Park, Lehigh Drive, Easton, PA. This is just off 25th Street. After introductions, I’ll provide a brief talk on the history of the D&L canal through this area. In particular, at this point canal boats crossed the Lehigh River to from the north to the south bank. Also there is Island Park, now wilderness but over a century ago was a thriving amusement park served by trolley from Easton. Last week, there are portable potties at the start but none anywhere else on the walk. Dress for the weather! Temperatures will probably be in the 30s. Please RSVP so we have some idea how many hikers we have. Details Round trip road miles distance: 4.5 miles Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4.5 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: Riverview Park, Lehigh Drive, Easton, PA. near the port a potties. I have NOT been able to find a street address that works consistently for all maps. So please, enter Riverview Park Easton PA and that should bring you to the correct place. Call me if there is an issue. Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652 Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/An-Easy-45-Mile-Walk-on-the-DL-Trail-from-Eastons-Riverview-Park-to-the-Route-33-Launch-and-Back-1731 An Easy 4.5 Mile Walk on the D&L Trail from Easton’s Riverview Park to the Route 33 Launch and Back	7	8	9	10	11	12
13 12-13-20 1:00 pm \| Hike A 7 Mile Walk on the D&L Trail Starting From The National Canal Museum on Sunday December 13th at 1pm. COVID PROTOCOL CALLS FOR FACE COVERINGS WHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE. Join us for a leisurely walk on a level trail which is a mix of paved, gravel and sometimes grass of the D&L Trail near Easton. We’ll start at National Canal Museum parking lot Easton, PA. After introductions, I’ll provide a brief talk this well-developed and watered part of D&L canal. and the many historical and community activities that occur there. Though facilities are closed its worth hearing about the National Canal Museum and its mission, and the canal boat used for tours. More details at: www.canals.org. The walk is essentially in two parts. First: we’ll walk upstream about 1 mile to the point where the canal boats entered back in to the canal after crossing the Lehigh River. We will see remnants of an old bridge that connected to Island Park Island Park is now wilderness but a century ago was a thriving amusement park. Second: we’ll backtrack to the parking lot (an early bailout point if desired), then continue on the D&L trail just over 2.5 miles to the Forks of the Delaware where the Lehigh runs into the Delaware at Easton. We’ll see another canal lock and views of the Lehigh River on the way. One can easily return to the start point anytime. There does not appear to be restrooms that are open, so please be prepared, (The portable potties used last week at the Riverview Park might be available but they on the other side of the river..!) Dress for the weather! There may be some rain parts of the trail might be wet. Please RSVP so we have some idea how many hikers we have. Details Round trip road miles distance: 7 miles Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles Hike rating: A+ Meeting place: National Canal Museum parking lot Easton, PA. Street address is 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton PA 18042. It GPS's pretty well. Be aware that access to this area can only be on the one lane green bridge from Lehigh Drive to Hugh Moore Park. Just be patient crossing the bridge! Turn right at the end of the bridge to go into the park. Follow the road for parking, Parking is in the large lot before the gate. Call me if there is an issue. Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652 Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/A-7-Mile-Walk-on-the-DL-Trail-Starting-From-The-National-Canal-Museum-on-Sunday-December-13th-at-1pm-1732 A 7 Mile Walk on the D&L Trail Starting From The National Canal Museum on Sunday December 13th at 1pm.	14	15	16	17	18	19 12-19-20 7:00 pm \| Hike Bethlehem Holiday Walk (6 mi/2.5 hrs) Stroll the streets of Bethlehem enjoying the Sights and Sounds of the Holiday Season COVID PROTOCOL CALLS FOR FACE COVERINGS WHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE. We will gather at the plaza next to the library and leave from this point to stroll the streets of Bethlehem enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. We will walk for approximately 2½ hours, ending back at the plaza around 9:30 PM. There could be an optional stroll to the Bethlehem Brew Works for a snack after the hike ends, depending on COVID protocol at that time. Some notes. There are no bathroom breaks until later in the hike when we walk to the Steelstacks on the south side so plan accordingly before you get there. Also depending on where you park there are parking meters and the meters are active until 9 so having change for the meter is a good idea. There are unmetered spaces close by so just be aware if you choose to park at a metered space. There is usually a large turn out for this hike and some people only do part of it which is OK but PLEASE let the leader know before you leave the group. Rain or heavy snow will cancel the hike. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles Hike rating: A Meeting place: On the Plaza by the Bethlehem Public Library at the intersection of East Church Street and New Street, Bethlehem, PA Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/Bethlehem-Holiday-Walk-6-mi25-hrs-1725 Bethlehem Holiday Walk (6 mi/2.5 hrs)
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27	28	29	30	31 12-31-20 11:00 am \| Hike News Year's Eve Hike to the Allentown Shelter (8 miles) End the year with a hike on the Appalachian Trail PLEASE WEAR BLAZE ORANGE AS WE WILL BE ON STATE GAME LANDS AND SHARING THAT SPACE WITH HUNTERS. ALSO, COVID PROTOCOL CALLS FOR FACE COVERINGS WHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE. We will meet at Rt. 309 for a 4 mile hike to the Allentown Shelter. At the shelter we will eat lunch, however due to current COVID protocols we will not be sharing food as in previous years. 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 and water. 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 Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant parking lot, 2520 West Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211 Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299 Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602 Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/News-Years-Eve-Hike-to-the-Allentown-Shelter-8-miles-1721 News Year's Eve Hike to the Allentown Shelter (8 miles) 12-31-20 11:00 am \| Hike News Year's Eve Short Hike to the Allentown Shelter (4 miles) End the year with an short Appalachian Trail walk. This will be the 45th year that the club will visit our shelter on New Year's Eve. Meet at Fort Franklin Rd. at 11 AM for the 2 mile walk to the shelter. We will eat lunch at the shelter and then walk back to our cars. NOTE: Wear blaze orange since we will be walking on State Game Lands. A face mask is required when we are unable to maintain 6 foot social distancing. We will not be sharing food as in previous years. Bring lunch, water, an extra layer of clothing to stay warm at the shelter, and hand sanitizer, No dogs or alcoholic beverages. Steady rain or snow on morning of hike cancels this event. Details Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles Hike rating: A Meeting place: Meet at Fort Franklin Road crossing of the Appalachian Trail. Posted on meetup.com? NO Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com Share this: Link: https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/events/News-Years-Eve-Short-Hike-to-the-Allentown-Shelter-4-miles-1735 News Year's Eve Short Hike to the Allentown Shelter (4 miles)	1	2

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12-13-20 1:00 pm | Hike

A 7 Mile Walk on the D&L Trail Starting From The National Canal Museum on Sunday December 13th at 1pm.

COVID PROTOCOL CALLS FOR FACE COVERINGS WHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE. Join us for a leisurely walk on a level trail which is a mix of paved, gravel and sometimes grass of the D&L Trail near Easton. We’ll start at National Canal Museum parking lot Easton, PA.

After introductions, I’ll provide a brief talk this well-developed and watered part of D&L canal. and the many historical and community activities that occur there. Though facilities are closed its worth hearing about the National Canal Museum and its mission, and the canal boat used for tours. More details at: www.canals.org. The walk is essentially in two parts. First: we’ll walk upstream about 1 mile to the point where the canal boats entered back in to the canal after crossing the Lehigh River. We will see remnants of an old bridge that connected to Island Park Island Park is now wilderness but a century ago was a thriving amusement park. Second: we’ll backtrack to the parking lot (an early bailout point if desired), then continue on the D&L trail just over 2.5 miles to the Forks of the Delaware where the Lehigh runs into the Delaware at Easton. We’ll see another canal lock and views of the Lehigh River on the way. One can easily return to the start point anytime. There does not appear to be restrooms that are open, so please be prepared, (The portable potties used last week at the Riverview Park might be available but they on the other side of the river..!) Dress for the weather! There may be some rain parts of the trail might be wet. Please RSVP so we have some idea how many hikers we have.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 7 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: National Canal Museum parking lot Easton, PA. Street address is 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton PA 18042. It GPS's pretty well. Be aware that access to this area can only be on the one lane green bridge from Lehigh Drive to Hugh Moore Park. Just be patient crossing the bridge! Turn right at the end of the bridge to go into the park. Follow the road for parking, Parking is in the large lot before the gate. Call me if there is an issue.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mike Swartley 267-490-9652