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General news announcements from DATC.

HIke At Worlds End State Park and Learn About Galls

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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. 

 

Hike and Learn How to Make Sumacade

 DOC LogoOn Sat., Sept. 1st the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will hike 9.6 miles at an average pace over moderate terrain from the AT RT 225 trailhead to the RT 325 trailhead.  The hike follows the ridge of Peter’s Mountain and has 3 nice views.  At the beginning of the hike we will be making a delicious drink out of Sumac Berries and learn the difference between Staghorn Sumac and Poison Sumac.  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 9:00 am or alternately at the 325 Trailhead parking lot at 9:30 am.  (Clarks Valley RD. 40.451584,-76.776087).  Bring water and a lunch. Call Deb at 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.