Hawk Rock Up and Back Hike Opportunity

On October 24, Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community is teaming up with Lindgren Craft Brewery and sponsors for the 2nd Brews & Views event. The estimated 8.5-mile Fall Brews & Views section hike has SOLD OUT, but the club is offering an alternative opportunity for any and all skill levels.

This is a much shorter no-cost hike opportunity.

Hawk Rock: Up and Back Hike Opportunity

Hosted by: Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community

  • Date: October 24th, 2026
  • Cost: Free. Merchandise will be on hand for purchase including t-shirts, hats, key chains.
  • What’s Included: a sticker, healthy vibes in nature, and the view from Hawk Rock
  • Meet-up Location: Hawk Rock Parking Lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/RMBkktV1nfkyKbmS7
  • Meet-up Time: 8:00a.m. gathering begins. Chat, stretch, talk about hiking and get into groups to enjoy the hike. Hike leader will start at 8:30a.m. and a trail sweep will start just after 9a.m. Hike with us.

🥾 Hike Conditions & Expectations

  • Distance: Under 2 miles
  • Elevation: Roughly 700 feet of elevation gain
  • Terrain: Rocky footpath typical of central Pennsylvania, with uneven footing, roots, and rocky sections. Leaves make the trail slippery this time of year.
  • Pace/How Long Will This Take: Hike your own hike pace. This is designed for all skill levels to be out in nature and enjoy a hike. Feel free to go as far as you can and take breaks as needed. Budgeting time for a hike with all skill levels isn’t precise and it depends how long attendees want to stay up top and take in the view. We are hoping to finish the guided hike and have trail sweep back down by 11:00. Fit people who use this trail might complete it in less than an hour if they didn’t spend much time at the top, Others will take longer and savor more nature or rest breaks. Hike your own hike; we all love hiking for different reasons.
  • Experience Level: Anyone! No experience necessary. This hike is for anyone who wants to hike. Set out on the path and go as far as you feel comfortable and turn around anytime you want to go back. Or set out behind our leader and go up, enjoy the view and come back down to our merch table. As with all exercise, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
  • Gear: Participants should come prepared with appropriate footwear, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Bonus: Trekking poles, a small trash bag and gloves in case there’s a need to pick up debris, snacks, first aid kits, journals, cameras, or your favorite gear.
  • Dog friendly considerate dogs are welcome on this hike.

Register your interest so we know how many to expect: https://forms.gle/7wqnXQ2oU4wiQk7a7

Please plan for some extra time in Duncannon (we call it Funcannon for a reason) before and after to check out our thriving business community and hiker amenities. Perry County offers so much to explore.

Hiking Opportunities: 2026 DATC Festival

Planning on attending the 2026 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival, but want to get the full “hiker” experience??

Well it’s your lucky day… Our partner A.T. clubs are hosting A.T. hikes on both sides of Duncannon on the morning of Saturday, June 20th, 2026, and will end each hike in the Duncannon Town Square to join the Festival from 2:00pm – 8:00pm!! See below for details and how to register for each.

PETERS MOUNTAIN HIKE – Led by York Hiking Club:

Hike Level: HARD. 4 mile hike will start at Clarks Ferry Park and Ride off PA 147, we will hike up Peters Mountain on the Appalachian Trail to the Clarks Ferry Shelter and then take the blue trail back to the park and ride. The climb up the mountain is steep with boulders we have to climb over near the top. Bring water, hiking or trail shoes, lunch, snacks, hiking poles, and dress for the weather. After the hike, plan to go to the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival which goes from 2-8PM.

Meeting Time and Location: 10:00AM at Clarks Ferry Park and Ride off PA 147 (40.39597734029541, -77.00869766563504)

To attend the Peters Mountain hike, please contact hike leader Alan Noble (amnoble38@gmail.com or 717-758-8470).

COVE MOUNTAIN HIKE – Led by Mountain Club of Maryland:

Hike Level: HARD. Come join us on an 8.5 – 9 mile hike, starting at the Hawk Rock Parking lot and heading head south to Cove Mountain shelter for lunch. After lunch, we will retrace our step, but stay on the AT to Inn Road. Then we will walk into Duncannon to the town square. We plan to arrive at the festival at its start at 2:00pm. Bring lunch, water, bug spray. Poles recommended. Note, the walk back to the Hawk Rock Parking Lot from the festival is approximately ¾ mile.

Meeting Time and Location: 9:30AM at the Hawk Rock Parking Lot (24 Watershed Dr. Duncannon, PA 17020)

To attend the Cove Mountain hike, please find the hike at the MCM list below and contact the hike leader listed via email: https://www.mcomd.org/schedule/list/

Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival, 2026

Join us for our annual A.T. festival, held in one of the most charming and welcoming trail towns between Georgia and Maine!

Check out the updated event schedule and see vendor listing here.

Held on the 3rd Saturday in June every year, this year’s festival on June 20, 2026 will have food and craft vendors, live music, educational booths, volunteer organizations, children’s arts and crafts, and some really great animal presentations! With 2 stages this year, the music and the entertainment won’t stop all afternoon (and did someone say something about “A.T. – The Musical”??) This celebration is for adults and children alike, with a little bit of something for everyone.

Bring your family down to our NEW FESTIVAL LOCATION, in the Duncannon Square (on Market St. between Cumberland St. and Ann St.) and enjoy the comradery of the town and numerous through-hikers that attend every year. Please note our NEW FESTIVAL TIME as well; we can’t wait to celebrate the town and the trail from 2:00pm – 8:00pm this year!!

If you want to volunteer, click to sign up for a shift or two at the 2026 festival.

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community (DATC) hosts this celebration of the A.T., the hikers, and most importantly, Duncannon’s contributions to the A.T. community as the geographical mid-point of the entire A.T.

Thank you to the Borough of Duncannon, The Mountain Club of Maryland, and the Duncannon Sportsman’s Association for being long time sponsors of the festival! Donate to show your support of the festival and our community trail club too. Thanks to our other supporters too!

2:00 PM FESTIVAL START 2:30 PM DR. NYCE - SOLO 4:00 PM DAVE GATES - SOLO TRAIL ROUNDTABLE 5:00 PM MUSICAL at the Doyle BIRDS OF PREY ANIMAL SHOW 5:30 PM ROCK HOLLOW JAM - BAND 6:00 PM SUSQUEHANNA STORYTELLING GUILD 7:00 PM NO LAST CALL - BAND ALL DAY LONG! BALLOON ARTIST FOOD, ARTS AND CRAFTS

Please be advised that by entering this event site you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify one of the event photographers, videographers, or event staff.