June 2, Saturday, 8:00AM
Haldeman Island Birdwalk
P: Leisurely T: Easy L: 2 miles, 0 driving miles
Join Scott Bills of the PA Game Commission on a guided Haldeman Island birding hike. Usually closed to the public, this 990-acre island is managed by the PA Game Commission for waterfowl and served as a rearing location for young eagles brought to PA from Canada as part of the eagle restoration area. Bring binoculars and wear light-colored clothing and hiking boots. This hike is part of Duncannon's National Trails Day hosted by local hiking clubs prior to the Borough's A.T. Community designation festival at noon. Must register with hike leader in advance. MEET at Haldeman Island parking area, accessible off PA 11/15 N just north and across from Ranch House Restaurant, Duncannon. Follow the driveway back to parking. Leader: Kim McKee, kmckee@appalachiantrail.org.
June 2, Saturday, 8:30AM
Hawk Rock Hike for Duncannon A.T. Designation Day
P: Average T: Strenuous L: 8 miles, 0 driving miles
Hike up to Hawk Rock as part of the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Designation celebration. This hike is for the intermediate to advanced hikers. We'll take the steep way up the A.T. to Hawk Rock. We'll continue on the A.T. for a few miles and turn down a steep side trail to a forest road that will take us back to Duncannon. MEET only at the Duncannon Recycling parking area at the end of Watershed Drive. Leader: Trisha Sanders, ilvprple31169@gmail.com.
Haldeman Island Birdwalk
P: Leisurely T: Easy L: 2 miles, 0 driving miles
Join Scott Bills of the PA Game Commission on a guided Haldeman Island birding hike. Usually closed to the public, this 990-acre island is managed by the PA Game Commission for waterfowl and served as a rearing location for young eagles brought to PA from Canada as part of the eagle restoration area. Bring binoculars and wear light-colored clothing and hiking boots. This hike is part of Duncannon's National Trails Day hosted by local hiking clubs prior to the Borough's A.T. Community designation festival at noon. Must register with hike leader in advance. MEET at Haldeman Island parking area, accessible off PA 11/15 N just north and across from Ranch House Restaurant, Duncannon. Follow the driveway back to parking. Leader: Kim McKee, kmckee@appalachiantrail.org.
June 2, Saturday, 8:30AM Hawk Rock Hike for Duncannon A.T. Designation Day
P: Average T: Strenuous L: 8 miles, 0 driving miles
Hike up to Hawk Rock as part of the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Designation celebration. This hike is for the intermediate to advanced hikers. We'll take the steep way up the A.T. to Hawk Rock. We'll continue on the A.T. for a few miles and turn down a steep side trail to a forest road that will take us back to Duncannon. MEET only at the Duncannon Recycling parking area at the end of Watershed Drive. Leader: Trisha Sanders, ilvprple31169@gmail.com.
See SATC's hike schedule for all hikes & activities in the coming months and see the Duncannon event web site for info on the remainder of the June 2nd hikes. Hope to see some of you out on the Trail!
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