What we’re about
Founded in 1931, Allentown Hiking Club is founded for all people, of all backgrounds to, in the united in a shared purpose of our love of nature. We are sponsored by the Allentown Recreation Bureau and a member of the Keystone Trail Association and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
We maintain 10.3 miles of the Appalachian Trail, including two backcountry shelters, Allentown (north of New Tripoli) and G.W. Outerbridge (west of the Lehigh Gap).
We offer hikes and other outdoor events, which are open to the general public and led by experienced club members and other local experts. We have a plethora of different events of all different skill levels. Along with our larger weekend hikes, we have midweek hikes that are both social strolls, and more adventurous workout hikes. We meet up to hike to local free concerts, have organized bike rides, water fun events, winter sports & more. Check out our calendar to see what we have coming up. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
More information on the club can be found on our main website https://www.allentownhikingclub.org/
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Hawk Mountain Road – Rt 309 (Point to Point)Game Commission Parking Lot- Pine Swamp Road, Kempton, PA
Hikers will meet at the PA Game Commission Parking Lot at 409 Pine Swamp Road, Kempton, PA 19529 (Coordinates: 40.62761745481498, -75.9529019748656), then proceed over the Appalachian Trail up the ridge to Dan’s Pulpit proceed past balance rock, Tri County Corner, the Allentown Shelter and the hike will end at Rt# 309. Total Hike Distance: 12 miles
This is a point-to-point hike so all hikers need to confirm attendance with hike leader so transportation can be coordinated.
Celebratory gathering and dinner will be held at the Thunderhead Lodge.
Weather cancels hike.
Click here to learn more information at Allentown Hiking Club. Donation is welcome to help the club in carrying out trail maintenance.
- Rausch Gap (Out and Back)Needs location
Description: Generally considered a moderately challenging route which will traverse through the abandoned Village of Rausch Gap. Weather cancels hike and hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids.
Meeting Place: Appalachian Trail Parking, Mine Road, Jonestown Park. 17038
Coordinates: GPS: 40.48192350957216, -76.55067287116377
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- Wind Gap to Fox Gap (point to point)Needs location
A rocky challenging hike that starts at Wind Gap and ends at the trailhead just north of Bangor. The trail is steep at parts as it climbs up Blue Mountain so wear sturdy boots. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
This is a point-to-point hike so all hikers need to confirm attendance with hike leader so transportation can be coordinated.
Hikers should bring snacks, lunch and lots of fluids.
Weather cancels hike. Rain date: Sunday, June 22
Meeting Place: 9 East 3rd Street, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Coordinates: 40.8608, -75.2925Click here to learn more information at Allentown Hiking Club. Donation is welcome to help the club in carrying out trail maintenance.
