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

NOTE: START TIME FOR THIS EVENT IS 6:30 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 Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602

A walk to enjoy Allentown's Lights in the Parkway

I haven't been to this FREE EVENT but I've heard good things... so let's give it a try! The website indicates that parking is available on both Lehigh Parkway South and Grammes Road, which is behind the Queen City Airport. Let's meet in front of Ferguson Selection Center (1818 Grammes Road) and from there we can continue as a group through the Lehigh Parkway. I'll be wearing a string of lights so you can more easily find me. I'm expecting it to be crowded with traffic so plan to arrive early so we can gather and leave on foot by 5:30. With yesterday's rain it's sure to be muddy so wear appropriate footwear and layers for the cold plus bring a flashlight. Additional information here: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Home/Special-Events/Events/Lights-in-the-Parkway/Move-It-Mondays https://www.allentownpa.gov/Portals/0/files/SpecialEvents/Lights/MoveItMondays.pdf?ver=AdfQqvDDF3hhnvaF70AWFA%3d%3d

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2.5 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Parking is available on both Lehigh Parkway South and Grammes Road. Let's meet in front of Ferguson Selection Center (1818 Grammes Road). I'll be wearing a string of lights so you can more easily find me.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

Holiday hike around Historic Bethlehem

Join me for our annual hike arouund Bethlehem Pennsylvania to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday. We will walk for about two to two and a half hours. Since we are in the city, people can do only part of the hike, just let the leader know before departing the group.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5-6 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: City plaza next to the library and city hall on Church street, Bethlehem PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mike "Sparky" Wuerstle 267-374-0324 bluegrasshorizon@yahoo.com

Let's watch the Full Cold Moon rise from the Pinnacle!

Please arrive by 12:45pm for a prompt 1:00pm departure. Come and watch the Full Cold Moon rise from the Pinnacle. This is a 9 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Moonrise is at 4:09 pm and sunset is at 4:44 pm. This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1000' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots and trekking poles are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Extra layers are recommended as we will be waiting at the Pinnacle for the full moon to rise. Rain or cloudy conditions may cancel.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 9 miles
Hike rating: C
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

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. We will meet at Rt. 309 for a 4 mile hike to the Allentown Shelter. At the shelter we will eat lunch before returning to our cars. We will enjoy snacks and friendship at the shelter so feel free to bring a snack or goodies to share around the shelter's picnic table. 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 and that hike is listed separately in the schedule. 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 the morning of the hike cancels this event.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: B
Meeting place: Meet on Rt. 309 at the State Game Lands parking lot across the road from the Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299

End the year with a short Appalachian Trail walk.

This will be the 48th 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. For those who wish to do so, bring a snack item or goodie for the picnic table to share with others. NOTE: Wear blaze orange since we will be walking on State Game Lands. Bring lunch, water, and an extra layer of clothing to stay warm at the shelter. 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 the Fort Franklin Road crossing of the Appalachian Trail .
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Suzanne Glatz 610-635-8143 seglatz@gmail.com

Monthly Business Meeting and presentation by club members Ron Kiefer and Mercedes Jurkiewicz.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA Enter from the back parking lot
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Paula Uhrin 484-951-4299
Co-leader: Karen Gradel 267-424-4602