On Sat., Oct. 20th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) for an average paced, 5.5 mile loop hike at Worlds End State Park.  We will be hiking on Canyon Vista Trail to Link Trail, Double Run Nature Trail to the Loyalsock Tail back to Canyon Vista Trail to the start. Terrain is moderate to strenuous and involves one big climb.  This is a difficult hike with steep sections.  The theme for discussion will be Galls.  Pack a lunch, water, snack and a camera for the views.  Please wear something orange.  Driving distance is approximately 196 miles total.  Please pay drivers 10 cents per mile for gas.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannon.org to register.  Meet at the Clarks Ferry Bridge Rt 147 AT Parking lot at 8:00 am.  This will be an all day event. 

2018 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival Information

See what’s going on at the Duncannon AT Festival this year

On Sat., April 14^th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) for a family/dog friendly hike from Scotts Farm to Sherwood Drive and back for a total of 2 miles on easy terrain at an average pace.  We will identify violets and learn how to make violet syrup.  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Health Center at 9:00 am. or alternately at Route 114 Park and Ride at 9:30 am.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  

On Sat., Feb. 24th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will be hiking an average paced, 6 mile loop trail on strenuous to moderate terrain at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.  There are 2 climbs from 300 to 400 ft.  Prior to the hike we will observe the migration of Snow Geese and Tundra Swan, provided the early migration this year is still ongoing.  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 8:30 am. or alternately at the Kmart parking lot in Summerdale at 9:00 am.  Please reimburse drivers 10 cents per mile and for turnpike tolls (124 miles total).  Bring your binoculars and cameras.  Call 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Pack snacks, water, and lunch.  Hope to see you soon!

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.