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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.

Hawk Rock “First Day Hike”

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community is partnering with Lindgren Craft Brewery to hold our 1st annual “First Day Hike” to Hawk Rock to ring in 2026!

We would love to have you join us, See below for details and the link to the event advertisement on Facebook.

When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Noon. Hike will happen rain (snow) or shine!!

Where: 5 N. Market St. Duncannon, PA 17020. Meet outside Lindgren Brewery.

What: Hike Hawk Rock!

Plan: Depart Lindgren for a walk through lower Duncannon and the little Boston neighborhood to parking lot at the Duncannon Watershed (where recycling happens every 2nd Saturday thanks to local Boy Scouts and their families.) Hike up to the Hawk Rock overlook and back down to return to Duncannon.

After the hike, the Lindgren Brewery bar will be open to warm up and purchase drinks until 3:00pm (for hike attendees only!) Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes and bring a snack. (The Lindgren’s kitchen will NOT be open).

If you can’t join us on New Year’s Day, keep an eye out for “Brews and Views” hike events we’re planning for Spring and Fall in 2026.

Link to Facebook Event: First Day Hike to Hawk Rock

(Side note: This club is working on updating our website. We also communicate via the DATC Facebook Page.)

Stroll for the Handicapped at Wildwood: Where Animals Go In Winter

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On Sat., Nov. 17^th at 1:00 pm. the Duncannon Outdoor Club is sponsoring a hike for the handicapped and their families. All ages are welcome to participate as we stroll the wheelchair accessible walkways in the Wildwood Nature Park at 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg and learn about where animals go in winter. Distance is 1.8 miles on the Delta and North Boardwalk trails which meander through woods and meadows. It is an out and back stroll so participants can return at any time. After the hike participants have the option of touring the Nature Center and the Nature Center gift shop.

Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather. Sun., 18^th is the rain date should the weather be inclement on Saturday.

This outing is held in memory of Mayor Jack Conrad.