Hike Leader Requirements

Allentown Hiking Club

Allentown Hiking Club hike leaders must:

Be a member of the Allentown Hiking Club.
Participate in at least three club activities, such as attend meetings, hikes, picnics or maintenance projects. One of these must be to act as a co-leader on a hike. (Find a hike that interests you and contact the leader. Let him / her know that you are interested in leading a hike at some point in the future and would like to co-lead on their hike.)
Be familiar with destination & area. This is especially important if there is a car shuttle.
Be over 21 years of age
Be experienced in type of trip. Novice should not be leading backpack, canoeing, or hike in difficult terrain with little or no experience in these areas.