On Sat., January 20th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) at Pine Grove Furnace State Park for an average paced 4.2 mile hike on moderate to strenuous terrain.  Starting at the Pole Steeple Parking area we will climb up Pole Steeple Trail, take in the view, and descend on the AT, returning to Pole Steeple Trail trailhead via the Mountain Creek Trail.  If there is snow make sure to wear hiking boots and micro spikes or Yak Tracks if you have them.  The Theme for discussion will be that stinky creature, the skunk, presented by Debra Takach.  Meet at the RT 114 Park and Ride at 9:00 am. or alternately at the Pole Steeple Parking area at 9:30 am.  Call Patrick Walsh at 716-908-3676 or email pjwalsh3@gmail.com to register.   Hope you can make it!

On Sat., Nov. 18^th come out for a 5.7 mile, average paced loop hike on easy to moderate terrain.  The hike will start at Lambs Gap parking area on the Darlington Trail to Millers Gap and back on a different trail. We will learn about that strange looking creature, the opossum.  Meet at the Lambs Gap/Darlington Trail parking area on Lambs Gap road at the top of the mountain. (40.305052,-77.01427) at 10:00 am.   Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Be sure to wear orange as it will be hunting season.  Hope you can make it.

Did you ever want to hike up to Hawk Rock but didn’t want to go alone or were afraid to hold up a hiking group?  On Sun., Sept. 30^th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) is hosting a special hike to celebrate Family Hiking Day.  Bring friends, family, or just yourself to a hike up and back from Hawk Rock Lookout for a total of two miles on moderate to strenuous terrain.  Everyone hikes at their own pace so there is no pressure to finish at a specific time.  Come join the beautiful view.  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Health Center in Duncannon at 9:00 am. to carpool.  Call 1-812-320-5184 or email Josh at Pureseeking@yahoo.com to register.  Phone contact preferred.  Hope you can make it!