Hiking With Dogs

: Reggie and John take a break.

: On the way back down.

: Vanessa and Taylor at Hawk Rock

Do you have a dog and like to hike? Want to learn more about hiking with dogs? Come to a dog friendly, average paced, 6 mile loop hike over moderate terrain on Sat., May 6th. We will be walking on the AT from Rt. 850 up Blue Mountain to Darlington trail to Miller’s Gap, returning down the road to the AT back to the start. Since there is limited parking at the AT trailhead, we will meet at 9:00 am. at the State Game Lands 170 Parking area located on Rt. 850 about 18 miles west of Marysville on the left side of the road. It is 0.5 miles past Cove Rd which will be on your right. If you get to the AT trailhead parking area you have gone too far. We will walk the 0.3 miles from the game lands parking area along the road to the AT trail head. Call Debra at 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

March 2017 Snow Storm Photos

I got a few good pictures from the latest snow storm and thought I’d share them with you all.

: Smooth snow covers the large rocks and boulders below.

: Approaching Hawk Rock on the AT.

: Duncannon nestled in snow covered Hawk Rock.

: Walking along the ridge on the Eagles Edge Trail.

: The trail along Cove Mountain’s ridge narrows down a bit.

: Duncannon, 2 rivers, a creek, mountains, railroad, highways…all seen from Eagles Edge.

Wildwood Hike: Furbearing Animals

On Saturday February 18, 2017 the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) gathered for an opportunity to hike 3 miles at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. The theme of this hike was, Fur-bearing Animals.

The park provides ideal habitat for many of the fur-bearers that we learned about. With a 90 acre shallow lake and many different tree, shrub and other plant species there were plenty of opportunities for viewing wildlife.

Pennsylvania has 13 critters that are legally harvested to manage animal populations. Beaver, bobcat, eastern coyote, fisher, grey fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otters, striped skunk and weasels. Proper licensing and certifications are required to participate in wildlife management. Abiding by the laws, regulations and bag limits set forth by the Pennsylvania Game Commission ensures safe and effective practices.

We enjoyed our time outdoors, especially in the sun filled areas of the park, as the air was cold on this February morning. The park was busy with hikers (dogs included), runners, and photographers.

Another successful trip for the Duncannon Outdoor Club! We look forward to seeing you next time!