On August 15th, the Duncannon Outdoor Club lead an educational hike around the lake at Wildwood Park & Nature Center. Hike leader Deb Takach told us all about the local turtles and where we would most likely find them. It was an educational and pleasant day spent walking around a scenic environment with good people. All in all, it was a nice experience for friends, family, and outdoor enthusiasts. Be sure to join us for our next hike.
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community was out showing our support for Duncannon’s 2015 National Night Out.
It was another great event put together by the Duncannon Parks and Recreation crew.
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community volunteers were out helping clean Duncannon’s town square this past Saturday with other Duncannon residents and enthusiasts.
You can read more about it on This is Duncannon’s Facebook page.
On Sat., July 11th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will be hiking from Rt. 850 Appalachian Trail Head to Buddy Boy Winery on an average paced 3.3 mile hike over the mountain on moderate to easy terrain. Pack a lunch and enjoy food and some wine tasting at the conclusion of the hike. Bring some money if you plan on buying wine. Meet at Buddy Boy’s parking field on left at 9:30 am. Look for a green Ford Explorer. The address is 111 Barnett Dr., Duncannon, PA 17020. Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.
Duncannon as seen from Cove Mountain, painted by John Whitney.
John Whitney from Gallery@Second has donated this awesome 18″x34″ painting of Duncannon (valued at $400) to the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community (DATC) so it can be raffled off to one extremely lucky winner. Be sure to stop by the 2015 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival for your free ticket and then buy a lot more tickets to increase your chances of winning. All proceeds help fund projects related to Duncannon and the Appalachian Trail. See you at the festival this Saturday!
All of the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival banners have been hung throughout town.
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Bring your parents along to the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival for some great crafting fun!
Get acquainted with Duncannon area trails on Saturday June 20th. On the morning of our upcoming Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival there will be hikes hosted by local outdoor enthusiasts who want to show you the amazing beauty that can be found in and around Duncannon, PA. Don’t miss these great opportunities to learn about some of Central PA’s most interesting outdoor resources while spending time with people in your community. Get to know Duncannon!
Easy – 8:00 to 11:30 – Haldeman Island: In cooperation with the PA Game Commission, this is a leisurely 2.5 mile hike touring the abundant wildlife of Haldeman Island. Located near the confluence of the Susquehanna and Juniata rivers, access to Haldeman Island is usually restricted to provide sanctuary for a wide variety of native Pennsylvania birds, including the iconic Bald Eagle. Sign up early for this rare chance to enjoy an excellent hike lead by the extremely knowledgeable and informative retired PA Game Commission Land Management Group Supervisor, Scott Bills. This hike is limited to 25 people. Please contact DATC (haldeman-hike@duncannonatc.org) to register. 
Where to park.
Super Easy – 9:00 to 10:30 – Scavenger Hunt at Cornerstone Christian Church Trails – Sponsored by the Duncannon Outdoor Club. This is a slower paced 1.14 mile easy-terrain hike through woods and fields on mostly wide paths. It is a hike for the whole family, especially young children ages 5 and up. Try and find as many things as you can to check off your scavenger list. Meet at the Cornerstone Christian Church Duncannon at 9:00 am. Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. Where to park.
Challenging – 10:00 to 12:15 – Peters Mountain to Clarks Ferry Shelter – Sponsored by the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, this is a moderately paced 4.3 mile hike with a semi-strenuous 900 foot climb up the end of Peters Mountain. We’ll meet at the Park-n-Ride lot near the Clarks Ferry Bridge on Rt. 147, head up the Appalachian Trail to the Clarks Ferry Shelter for a nice break, go back down the mountain on the blue-blazed Susquehanna Trail and then head back to our cars. As we hike this trail we’ll stop to take in picturesque views of Duncannon, the valley surrounding Dauphin, and the Juniata and Susquehanna river junction. You must contact the hike leader (kbalaban@duncannonatc.org) to register for this hike. Where to park.
Difficult – 7:30 to 1:00 – Hawk Rock & Duncannon Tower Loop – Sponsored by the Day Hikers of Central PA, this is a brisk paced 11 mile hike over strenuous terrain with a 700 foot climb in the first mile. We will start and finish the hike at Tubby’s Nightclub and hike on the AT to Hawk Rock. Then we will go down a steep descent and visit the ruins of a lumber mill in the Duncannon Watershed that features a magnificent 50-foot high stone and brick tower (“The Stack”) that is still standing. Hiking poles will be helpful. You must contact the hike leader (dennis-hike@duncannonatc.org) at least two days before this hike to register. Where to park.We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
The Duncannon Summer Hiker Feed is happening again this year. Every Wednesday of June and July (that’s 2015, June 3, 10, 17 , 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) there will be free food for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Duncannon residents. Be sure to stop by the Duncannon Christ Lutheran Church on Wednesdays between 5 and 7 PM for some great home cooking. Salad, spaghetti, brownies and ice cream are usually on the menu.
The Appalachian Trail runs along High Street and the church is conveniently located one block west off the trail near the intersection of High and Plum streets. Be sure to stop in even if you’re not hungry and say hello to the good people of Duncannon. They want to help lift your spirits and you can do the same for them just by taking a minute to share your time and trail experiences with them.
This generous outreach is lead by Pastor Beth Martini who is a strong supporter of the AT, the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community and the residents of Duncannon. If you live in the Duncannon area and you would like to help thru-hikers enjoy a hearty meal, please contact the church at 834-3140 or pastor@clcduncannon.org.
On Sat., June 20th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will be hiking at the Cornerstone Trails. This is a slower paced 1.14 mile hike through woods and fields mostly on wide paths. It is a hike for the whole family, especially for children ages 5 and up. Try and find as many things as you can to check off your scavenger list. Meet at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Duncannon at 9:00 am. Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. Afterward attend the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival from noon to 4:00 pm on High Street in Duncannon.