Category Archives: Announcements

General news announcements from DATC.

A Hike and Spooky Stories!

On Sat., Oct. 15th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) for a 2 mile average paced night hike through the wooded cross country trails behind Susquenita High School. The terrain is moderate to easy with a few short climbs. Stop at the abandoned cemetery for some scary stories told by Wilhalmina Dorotheea Roskabower Kaufman. Bring a sit upon if you wish to sit during the story telling. Bring flashlights or headlamps. Meet at the left side of the Susquenita High School Parking lot closest to the building at 7:00 pm. (309 Schoolhouse Rd. Duncannon – along 11/15) Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

National Family Hiking Day

DOC LogoSaturday, Sept. 24th is National Family Hiking Day.  As part of the celebration, the Duncannon Outdoor Club is sponsoring a hike up to Hawk Rock and back for a total of two miles.  While ascending the 700 ft. elevation, answer funny riddles that are posted along the way.  Families are urged to attend this easy paced hike at one’s own level.  Children are urged to attend.  Afraid the little ones cannot make it to the top?  No problem, take as many breaks as needed.  If you feel it’s too hard a climb, turn around, no pressure.  The goal is to get out as a family in the great outdoors!  Meet at 9:00 am. at the Duncannon Family Health Center.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

Duncannon Outdoor Club Night – Porcupines

DOC LogoOn Sat., Sept. 17th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will go on a night hike up Hawk Rock.  Hike in and out for a total of two miles over moderate to strenuous terrain at an average pace.  At the top take in the view of the lights of Duncannon by the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers.  We will be learning about the elusive creature the porcupine.  Meet at 7:00 pm. at the AT trailhead to Hawk Rock.  Bring flashlights or headlamps.  Call Patrick Walsh at 716-908-3676 or email pjwalsh3@gmail.com  to register.