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.

April 11, 2026 Brews & Views Hike on the Appalachian Trail

🍺🥾 Brews & Views Hike on the Appalachian Trail 🥾🍺
April 11 | Duncannon, PA

Join the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community and Lindgren Craft Brewery for our first-ever Brews & Views Hike! This guided Appalachian Trail hike starts at Rt. 225 and follows the A.T. back to Duncannon, ending with a cold beer at Lindgren Craft Brewery 🍻

🎟 Cost: $20
Includes:
✔️ Shuttle bus from Duncannon Square to the Rt.225 trailhead
✔️ Custom event t-shirt
✔️ One 16oz Pint at Lindgren Craft Brewery after the hike

⏰Schedule
On Saturday, April 11, 2026 meet between 8:00-8:15 AM in the parking lot behind the A.T. sign in Duncannon Square (24 N. Market St. Duncannon, PA 17020). Bus departs promptly at 8:30 AM to the trailhead and hike back in small groups.

🥾 Hike Info
• ~8.5 miles
• ~1,800 ft elevation loss
• Moderate to strenuous
• Rocky A.T. terrain, ending with crossing the Clarks Ferry Bridge on the pedestrian sidewalk
• Steady, conversational pace

Best for hikers with prior experience. Come prepared with proper footwear, water, snacks, and weather-appropriate gear.

Spots are limited and registration ends March 20^th — sign up early and join us for great views, great brews, and an unforgettable A.T. experience! 🌄🍺

Huge thank you to our inaugural “Trail Boss” Sponsor: Visit Hershey & Harrisburg. VHH’s involvement in our central PA community is invaluable, and with many exciting events and “adventures,” they offer something for everyone! Check out VHH and all their local outdoor activities here: https://www.visithersheyharrisburg.org

⚠️ Waiver
Participants hike at their own risk. Organizers and partners are not responsible for injuries, illness, or loss during the event.