Herb's Appalachian Trail Journey

During this presentation, you will get a chance to ride "Shotgun" with our very own Allentown West Rotary Club member Herb Klotz who last year (in 2021) completed the ~2190 mile Appalachian trail.  Herb wil share many of his memorable experiences during his 15 year journey to complete the trail.  I encourage you to invite your friends to hear about this once in a lifetime journey as Herb gets to put you in the front seat of his 15-year dream-come-true experience! 

The history of the Appalachian Trail: a national treasure for adventurers

• Appalachian Trail is revered worldwide by adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts and has been immortalized in Bill Bryson’s book A Walk in the Woods, but how did the Appalachian Trail come into existence, and why is it so special? In this article, we take a look at the history of the Appalachian Trail, from the seed of a utopian idea to a jaw-dropping hiking path drawing millions of visitors away from the city and into the outdoors each year.  

  The Appalachian Trail, or AT as it is commonly referred to, is the world’s longest hikers-only footpath. Stretching approximately 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain in northern Georgia to the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, the AT crosses 14 states along the eastern seaboard, mostly in the Appalachian Mountains.  Because it is a hikers-only footpath, you won’t see bikers or horses on this trail, just people in hiking boots, walking any distance from a few miles in a single day to the mammoth undertaking of the entire trail in one go, known today as a thru-hike. 

About Herb Klotz

• Herb serves the Rotary cause in many capacities including Rotary Zone 32 Coordinator (2021-24) and Zone 28/32 Innovative Club Advocate (2020-22).  He also serviced as past president for the AWRC Club and District 7430 Governor in 2019-20.