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One
03-09-2011, 17:07
Dust off your gear (get off the computer :rolleyes:) and get out on the trail!
:welcome
Just thought I would post this in the Event/Get together section and invite YOU to some hikes that the Allentown Hiking Club schedules. I have been a member (and lurker) on this site since May of last year, but have not posted much. I thought this may be beneficial to others so...

Here is the website with all scheduled hikes:
http://www.allentownhikingclub.org/db_list1.php?featuretype=event

I joined Allentown Hiking Club to help me condition for my 2012 Thru. As you will see, most of the Hikes are Day Hikes. Everyone and Anyone is welcome to attend all AHC hikes unless otherwise noted. Tje Allentown Hiking Club Members that I have interacted with have proven friendly and informative so far.

There are two Backpacking/Overnights that I will be leading....

The first is Saturday April 2 till Sunday April 3. Spring hike to get everyone out on the trail for the season. It is an easy 4 mile hike in from Rt 309 Summit to the Allentown Hiking Shelter. We will spend the night there and then Hike 4 miles back out on Sunday Morning. This is a leisurely hike and can include all ages and conditioning levels. It will give you a good 'run through' of your gear and a chance to interact with others that have similar interests. Rain or Shine. Total Hike Miles 8.2

The second hike is Saturday June 25 till Sunday June 26. This Summer hike is going to be more challenging. It will be from Reservoir Rd Parking area in Hamburg PA (just below Windsor Furnace Shelter) 17 miles to the Allentown Hiking Shelter. We will stop by the Beautiful Pulpit Rock and the Pinnacle! We will overnight at the Shelter then Hike out Sunday 4 miles to the vehicles at Rt 309. Please see details at the above Allentown Hiking Club website. Due to start and finish point logistics, we will actually be meeting at Rt 309 Summit and leaving some vehicle there then going to the start point. Rain or Shine. Total Hike Miles 21.3

It would be great if some local members (or non local) of White Blaze could join us for these two backpacking hikes. I hope to see you at these and/or any other scheduled hikes. Feel free to contact me with questions.
Joey C
03-09-2011, 18:38
I'll throw the June hike on my calendar and see how things go. Sounds like a great time to me!
Toolshed
03-09-2011, 19:01
Nice idea. I used to belong to the AHC - Dues were really inexpensive like $10 or so. I may have to rejoin. I'll add these short hikes to my calendar.
Thanks
Crash
03-13-2011, 06:25
The Allentown shelter is on of a few I haven't camped at yet. I hope to make the trip.
pythonathiker
03-13-2011, 08:53
I can't say enough wonderful things about the Allentown Hiking Club! They welcome complete strangers to their group, offer them chocolate and good company, and always look out for each other. I was lucky enough to join them for several hikes in 2009/2010. A big shout out to Janet!
mweinstone
03-13-2011, 09:46
PA is the center of the hiking world. rock on Atown.
emerald
03-13-2011, 12:16
PA is the center of the hiking world.

Some people are slow to realize this fact, but the day will come when even the diehards will at last acknowledge it begrudgingly.
Razor
03-13-2011, 19:43
It is the center of ROCKS on the trail so it must rock!
BAG "o" TRICKS
03-17-2011, 11:08
Have fun with the scouts and weekend warriors at the shelters on your trip.
One
03-18-2011, 04:51
All part of the experience...
...uh, and I guess we are the weekend warriors. :-?
Crash
03-18-2011, 17:05
The SB trail into the Allentown shelter isn't bad compared to the trail north (really east) of Rte 309. I'm a member of the Club but have never been on any of their hikes. I don't like hiking with large groups.
One
03-29-2011, 18:18
Just a reminder, the 'shake down' hike is this weekend.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.

My contact information is located in the first post...follow the Allentown Hiking Club link and it is listed in the event description.

Hope to see some WhiteBlazers there! :)
Crash
03-30-2011, 22:07
I am going! Now I need to pack all of my stuff. I am going to hammock there.
One
04-01-2011, 14:07
Sounds Good Crash!
The physical address (if needed for a GPS) of the meeting place is:
2620 W Penn Pike Andreas PA 18211
See you at 12 Noon Tomorrow...

Again, All are welcome!
Crash
04-01-2011, 16:14
Anyone else coming from White Blaze?
Toolshed
04-01-2011, 16:21
No..My son's weekend LAX tourney is at Coventry. Even if I could skip that, his BS Troop backpack trip is also on the AT this weekend Just S of yout trip, there is no way I can make it out...:-?
Second Half
04-01-2011, 20:38
Wish I could but we're in Baltimore tomorrow for a family get-together.
One
04-03-2011, 19:00
A dicey weather report and it turned out to be beautiful both days! Thanks to WhiteBlazer's 'Crash' and 'hikerhobs' who joined the shake down backpacking hike this weekend. We had a total of 5 that overnighted and an additional 6 that utilized it as a day hike. Also there were two others that also were staying at Allentown Shelter in hammocks. With Crash that made a total of 3 hammocks (4 tents and zero in shelter). Another group of nice hikers to interact with. The nice view through the trees without the leaves and a warming campfire added to the enjoyment. Thanks again guys, a pleasure hiking with you.
Crash
04-04-2011, 12:59
Thanks One! I had a great time. Nice meeting & camping with you, Lexie, Jean, & Hiker Hobbs, and the two hammockers from Metuchen.
It was a relaxing trip, only slightly interrupted by me not finding my tarp (it was in my pack after-all. But I turned that mishap into a positive the next day for everyone.
hikerhobs
04-04-2011, 15:11
Hey One, What a nice hiking weekend, Had a great time. It was a pleasure sitting around and talking to the older gentleman from the hiking club. Nice fire on saturday night, Beautiful hike out on sunday. Thanks again and looking forward to hiking with you and crash soon.
Crash
04-04-2011, 22:36
Hiker Hobs - get anything good @ Cabela's?
mweinstone
04-04-2011, 22:51
sounds fun makes heard wakes
hikerhobs
04-05-2011, 15:23
Crash, Picked up a 650 down jacket, Didn't have any 750's left. Good purchase. Thanks for letting me know.
One
05-30-2011, 09:13
Just reminding WB's of the overnight hike coming up June 25-26. It is less than 4 weeks away. I did a 'pre-hike' of it last weekend. There are two 'uphills' that can prove challenging with the rest of the hike less difficult with some beautiful views! Details are at the Allentown Hiking Club site...
http://www.allentownhikingclub.org/db_list1.php?featuretype=event

Pencil it into your calenders. My contact info is at the above link if you are planning on attending. Hope to see you there!
Toolshed
05-30-2011, 11:01
Nice idea. I used to belong to the AHC - Dues were really inexpensive like $10 or so. I may have to rejoin. I'll add these short hikes to my calendar.
Thanks
And I just rejoined last month!!!
One
06-17-2011, 21:24
One Week Away.
Mark you calender for Next Weekend!
One
06-24-2011, 14:48
Tomorrow Morning 6am Start!