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- 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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- Dan’s Pulpit Night Hike - 8 milesNeeds location
Description: Let’s celebrate the “Pink Moon" with a roundtrip 8-mile night hike to Dan's Pulpit starting at 4pm from the Kempton PA Game Commission Parking Lot. The hike is a moderate hike and warm clothes, snacks or dinner, headlamps and a great attitude is required :) Please note that the hike will be canceled in the event of adverse weather conditions.
Total Distance: 8 Miles
Meeting Place: 409 Pine Swamp Road, Kempton, PA 19529
Coordinates: 40.62761745481498, -75.9529019748656Click here to learn more about Allentown Hiking Club.
