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A Hiking Publication For The Harrisburg Area
Volume 58– No. 2 Web Site: www.satc-hike.org
June – August 2012 Email: [email protected]
Our Objectives: Group Hiking + Trail Maintenance + Outdoor Recreation
Next Bushwack Bulletin Deadline for Submissions: August 9, 2012
Mail to: Editor Bushwack Bulletin, S.A.T.C., P.O. Box 61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001 E-mail: [email protected]
BUSHWACK BULLETIN
The BUSHWACK BULLETIN is published quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November by the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, Inc. (SATC) P.O. Box 61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001.
Officers
President
Karen Balaban
Vice President
Vacant
Secretary
Tara Shade
Treasurer
Gary LaBelle
Immediate Past-President
Barbara Harvey
Directors - Class of 2013
Trisha Sanders Laura Sheely
Rick Stahl
Directors - Class of 2014
Tonia Emswiler Sean Gimbel
Sharon Shellenberger
Inside this Issue
Acknowledgments ……………………………………………………….. 2 - 3 A.T. Museum Hall of Fame Dinner – June 8
th ………………………….. 15
Great Girl Scout Hike ……………………………………………………. 6 - 7 Hiking & Event Schedule ……………………………………………...... 9 -14 Ironmaster’s Challenge …………………………………………………… 17 Keystone Trails Association (KTA) News ……………………………….. 18 Nominating Committee Report ……………………………………………. 4 SATC Picnic – Tuesday, July 17
th ……………………………………….. 8
President’s Message ……………………………………………………….. 2 SATC News ……………………………………………………………... 4 - 6 And lots more …..
SATC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized in 1954. Membership contributions and additional donations are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
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Greetings fellow hikers! Surprise! This is my second “last” president's message.
Please allow me this opportunity to present a brief status report. SATC is thriving financially and maintains a robust program of activities. SATC's operations remain in excellent hands through the assistance of board members, hike leaders, trail volunteers, and committee chairs. How does SATC Operate SATC's governing body is the Board of Directors which consists of the 4 officers (president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer), 6 directors, and the immediate past president. All members of the Board are nominated by the nominating committee, which is appointed by the president, and they are elected by SATC members at the annual meeting held at the annual banquet in March. Vacancies are filled by the Board of Directors. To bring you up to date Karen Balaban continues as president until her successor is “selected and qualified”, pursuant to Pa's non-profit law. Trisha Sanders, current director, and Lorrie Preston, former director, have agreed to serve as president and vice-president, respectively. Details about their election may be found in the nominating committee's report on page 4. SATC's recently elected treasurer resigned for personal reasons and without skipping a beat this vacancy was promptly filled by the Board appointing Gary LaBelle. The preliminary annual financial report for the membership year ending March 31, 2012, indicates an operating budget surplus of approximately $2,200. I am pleased to report that at the beginning of my term on April 1, 2008, SATC's total cash assets were $21,258.33. As of 3/31/12, the cash assets increased by 5,811.43 for a total of $27,069.76. During that same period, SATC's annual operating budget was reduced from $10,755 (FY 2009) to $8,659 (FY 2013). The SATC Board has been good stewards of both the trail and your funds. I have collaborated with Kim McKee, our new SATC webmaster since November 2011, to provide updated and new content complimented by Kim's excellent web design. Please visit the website to learn more about SATC and to review the full 4-year report of my presidency. http://www.satc-hike.org/ It's been a pleasure and my esteemed honor to have served SATC. See you on the trail!
Karen
New Members Dennis Hurley, Carlisle Kathleen Biddle, Etters Alison Kiser, Camp Hill Angela Blotzer, Mechanicsburg Mary Ann Landis, Duncannon Neal Brofee, Harrisburg Michael McAuliffe, Mechanicsburg Patrick Collins, Harrisburg Jim O’Shell, Hummelstown Peter Demchak III, Camp Hill Mary Parry, Duncannon Mary DuPont, Harrisburg Daniel Pierce, New Cumberland Tiffani Funk, New Cumberland Ben Ranney, Woodward
Richard & Alison Guerin, Camp Hill Bob Sickley, Boiling Springs Justin Hege, Carlisle Patti Ziegler, Etters
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Special Financial Contributions Marcia Nye, James (Jim) O. Morris, Brian Robertson, Mark Press, Lorrie & Bob Preston, Donald & Judith Muth, Jeffrey Schiefer, Cindy Radich, John Lenahan, Clare Garfield, Bonnie & Fred Beightol, Randy Orris, Robert Best, Frank Bohn, Erich Shellenberger, Michael McAuliffe, Trisha Sanders, James M. Smith, William McQuade, Shirley Kurtz, Chris Moulton, Philip Day, Nancy Lengle, Allison & Judy Kiser
Officers and Directors who completed their terms Rick Sis (Treasurer), Gail
Brossman, Laura Rhoads, Rob Shaw (Directors)
Hike Leaders (March –May) Carol Crum, Fran Theis, Karen Balaban, Frank Bohn, Jim Foster, Kelly & Hannah Barker, Laura Sheely, Laurel Fleszar, Lee Casher, Rick Stahl, Sharon Shellenberger, Susanne Donmoyer, and Trisha Sanders.
Work Trip Volunteers (April – May) Tim Bachmann, Jeff Buehler, Phil Day, George Garbarino, John Kelley, Gary LaBelle, Kristen Mackay, Bob Nicolodi, Cindy Radich, William Roberts, Jim Stickney, Neal Watson, Pat Yale
Welcome to our new Parking Lot Steward - Carol Crum (Victoria Trail & PA-325 Clarks Creek)
Ironmaster’s Challenge - Volunteers: Karen Balaban, Tom Scully, Sharon Shellenberger, Loretta Cairo, Chris Moulton, Mikki Williams, Tonia Emswiler, Cathy Kisenwether, Paul Wummer, Gary LaBelle, Rick & Sandy Goodman, Rob Shaw, Jim Stickney, Tom Wright
Newly elected SATC Directors Tonia Emswiler, Sean Gimbel, Sharon Shellenberger, Gary LaBelle
Ironmaster’s Challenge Ultra 50k- Gary LaBelle, Trisha Sanders, Tara Shade Trail Marathon - Paul Wummer 15k March to the Mansion
Doc Smiley, Jennifer Wright, Debra Takach, Veselina Topalova, Angela Snyder
Unfinished Business - I regret that a business obligation in Erie prevented me from attending the Banquet. Allow me to join with Lorrie Preston in extending a heartfelt thank you to all of the SATC Board Members whose terms expired at our Annual Banquet and Elections on March 30th. Lorrie had so much going on that day and evening that it was almost inevitable that something would go by the wayside. She wanted you to know that it was unfortunate that she forgot something as important as
recognizing those that have served and led SATC with their time and talents for the good of the club. Lorrie did verbally make amends at the most recent SATC general membership meeting, and our members joined in a round of applause for all of your efforts. Some of you weren't there, so please accept our apologies and know that you are truly appreciated for everything you have given to SATC. Thank you! SATC’s members could not have hiked this hike without you! Karen Balaban – President Tara Shade – Secretary Treasurer - Rick Sis Immediate Past President - Barbara Harvey Directors - Gail Brossman, Laura Rhoads, Rob Shaw (class of 2012) Trisha Sanders, Laura Sheely, Rick Stahl (continuing class of 2013)
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SATC Trailmaster Report by Jeff Buehler Trail Work Trips For our first trail work trip this spring, we did something different from the usual trail building work. We worked with the PA Game Commission to plant white pine tree seedlings along a stretch of the Appalachian
Trail in Clarks Valley. Mike Doherty, PGC Wildlife Conservation Officer, contacted us about planting the seedlings which are distributed by the game commission. The white pine seedlings were chosen as an alternative evergreen tree species to help replace the many dying hemlocks along the Appalachian Trail and elsewhere on game lands. Nine volunteers showed up on an early April work trip to plant the seedlings at a few locations along the A.T. north of the PA-325 trailhead parking. Mike gave us what he claimed was one thousand seedlings which we split up and put in 5 gallon buckets to carry in to the planting sites. We managed to plant about 2/3 of the seedlings which was made easier with planting bars we borrowed from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Thanks to all the volunteers that came out to work on this project which included a few new trail workers. It was a good cooperative project between SATC and one of the land managing agencies we work with for the stewardship of the A.T. Trail Section Maintainers We have a new Appalachian Trail section maintainer for the section between Cold Spring Trail and the Rausch Gap Shelter side trail on Sharp Mountain. Joe Wychock has enthusiastically volunteered to maintain this 2.6 mile stretch of the trail and will also help maintain the Cold Spring side trail with Pete Fleszar who maintains an adjacent A.T. section. Thanks Joe for volunteering! We still need a trail maintainer for the Darlington Trail from Holtz Road to Tower Road (2 miles). This section goes through the Bryson Hollow stream valley that was hit hard by a possible tornado last spring. The SATC trail crew cut out the many blow-downs and cleared the trail last year but with the loss of tree cover, this section will probably have rampant undergrowth for many years to come so we need a diligent trail maintainer, or two, to tackle this section. Hope to see you out on a work trip soon.
Above the Tree Line SATC life-member Michael Victor Fredlund, 56, of Spring Creek Care Center, Harrisburg, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, in the home. Michael was the son of the late Clarence V. Fredlund, long-time SATC treasurer. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Harrisburg, and had attended Millersville University. Mike received the rank of Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America Troop #69, Hummelstown and was a huge Green Bay Packers fan.
Report of the SATC Nominating Committee In accordance with the Bylaws of the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, Inc., the Nominating Committee submits the following slate of nominees for your consideration to serve the remaining balance of the next two membership years (2012-2014), commencing on July 17
th.
President: Trisha Sanders Vice-President: Lorrie Preston The election will take place at the business meeting during the picnic on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. In accordance with the Bylaws, any member desiring to submit additional nominations may do so by submitting the nomination, in writing, to any member of the Nominating Committee until one week prior to the picnic and must be received by July 10, 2012 Nominations may not be made or accepted from the floor at the meeting. NOTE: Trisha Sanders presently serves as a director on the SATC Board of Directors. If elected as president, her director position will become vacant and the Board will appoint an SATC member to fill the remainder of her term ending on March 31, 2013. Interested persons may contact any member of the nominating committee after July 17
th.
The deadline for submissions to fill the vacancy is August 17th. PLEASE do not submit prior to July 17
th.
Respectfully submitted, The SATC Nominating Committee Karen Balaban, Chair Tara Shade Sharon Shellenberger
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 717-232-3708
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Sharon Shellenberger Gets the (Giant) “Boot” Sharon “Peanutbutter” Shellenberger has been an SATC member since January 2001. Well-known by many as SATC's Miss Congeniality, Sharon reliably assists with many of SATC’s social events and participates as a hike leader. Her cheerful disposition is engaging, always quick to make new members feel welcome, whether on hikes or at SATC social events, while sharing her warm smile.
Among her many contributions are co-creating a design for the first ever SATC banner then having it made by the Carlisle H.S. Vo-Tech class, at a fraction of the cost charged by commercial vendors. Unselfish with her time, she has assisted with: *Moving the Earl Shaffer shelter from the Scott Farm to the A.T. Museum (April 2010) *Organizing and running the A.T. Museum grand-opening “Hike to History”, part of SATC's National Trails Day celebration. (June 2010)
*Preparing the trails, organizing and administering the “Hike for Habitat” (2008 and 2009) and its successor ultra-hike, The Ironmaster's Challenge, to raise funds for the Ironmaster's Mansion in Pine Grove Furnace SP (2010, 2011, and 2012). These programs, co-hosted by SATC, have not cost SATC a dime, yet they have raised our profile in the community and resulted in at least a few new members a year. Sharon's animated spirit often encourages others to complete the task at hand, whether it be a hike when a novice participant is uncertain how well they are doing, or throwing out that last bag of trash after a social event. Her participation as an SATC volunteer has been as steady as her stealth contributions have gone unnoticed. Congratulations to Sharon “Peanutbutter” Shellenberger, a most deserving and outstanding candidate for the 2012 Giant Boot Award.
Trail Magic - SATC Trail Magic Days, hosted by the generosity of SATC member Bob Fromme Jr., will take place at the PA-325 Clarks Creek A.T. parking lot on 5 consecutive Wednesdays: June 13, 20 & 27 and July 4 & 11. Join Bob in greeting thru-hikers from 8am to 4pm. Bob supplies the goodies & beverages. Food and drink item donations are also welcome, but not necessary (we do get raves on homemade cookies!).
This is a fun time listening to stories, and the camaraderie is priceless. No need to stay the whole day. (hint: I come first thing in the morning for the crowd of early risers who arrive on time for 8am breakfast, then leave for work by 10am). Bob hopes you will join him for at least one Trail Magic Day for a lifetime of memories. For more information, contact Bob at 692-5733.
Important Notice from the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club During 2012, the Rausch Gap Shelter site will be shut down in order to complete the shelter’s restoration. The wooden upper half of the original structure will be dismantled and removed, in order to make way for a new wooden upper half to be placed atop the old stone foundation. This work needs to be completed before September 1st, which means that the site will be “under construction” for most of the hiking season this year. Please make plans to use other “primitive, one-night camping areas” along the trail, in accordance with Game Commission regulations:
Stay only one night at any location. Camp within 200 feet of the footpath. Camp at least 500 feet away from road crossings, parking lots, trailheads, and water sources. Carry out all trash. No fires are permitted.
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SATC assists the Great Girl Scout Hike The Girl Scouts, in collaboration with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the A.T.'s 31 maintaining clubs, are collectively hiking the entire Appalachian Trail between March 12
th and October 31
st during its Centennial Year - 2012.
SATC members Karen Balaban, Lorrie Preston, and Sharon Shellenberger have lead hikes for various daisy, brownie, cadette, and junior troops.
Karen led 6 Cadette girl scouts (Troop 20514 West York) on a back-pack trip April 21-22. Saturday the girls hiked 6 miles from PA-16 to Tumbling Run Shelter. Sunday's 5-mile hike on the A.T. featured the section between PA-223 and Caledonia SP.
Brownie and Daisy scouts (Troop 10643 Good Shepherd School, Camp Hill) were lead by Sharon and Lorrie, with one group hiking between Country Club Road and Scott Farm and the other between Sherwood Drive and Scott Farm, These May 3
rd in-
and-out hikes logged 2 miles for the rookie hikers.
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On Sunday, April 29
th, Karen lead
13 girl scouts from Brownie Troop 11357 (Cumberland County) on a 1.2 mile hike from Sherwood Drive to Scott Farm then over the Conodoguinet Creek to the end of the boardwalk. On Sunday May 6
th, Karen led 6 junior girl scouts on the Darlington Trail from Millers Gap to the Darlington Shelter.
After a lunch break and a Q&A session about the A.T., the group headed south on the A.T. to Sherwood Drive for a total of 4.2 miles.
The spring centennial hiking schedule was capped off with a Mother’s Day hike (May 13
th) when
Karen lead her great-niece Morgan and fellow juliette girl scout Amanda (Troop 1568 Roundhill, VA) on a 6.3 mile day-hike from Keys Gap, WV north on the A.T. to Harpers Ferry. Morgan’s and Amanda’s parents made it a family affair.
Learn more about the Great Girl Scout Hike at http://www.gshike.org/. The postings on the GGSH Facebook page will keep you up to date on the progress. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Girl-Scout-Hike/223072117712116 Finally, there will be a Mid-Summer Mid-Trail Meet July 13-15 at Pine Grove Furnace SP. Learn more at http://www.gshike.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mid-Summer-Mid-Trail-Meet-Up-2012.pdf
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SATC Picnic and Membership Meeting
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 − 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Creekview Park North 4650 Creekview Road, Mechanicsburg
Please join us for SATC’s annual Picnic and quarterly Membership Meeting with special guest Mark Wenger, executive director of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Harpers Ferry, WV.
SATC will provide barbeque, beverages and snacks
Please bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert - or you may donate $5 towards SATC’s costs
*** RSVP by Friday, July 13th Email Sharon Shellenberger at [email protected]
There will be horseshoes and volleyball. There is also a playground located next to the pavilion.
Join us for a 2-3 mile pre-picnic walk on the paved Grandon Farms walking trail, located just across the street from Creekview North. Enjoy a welcome slice of nature in the middle of suburbia. See how the land is healing after last year’s tornado passed through the area. Meet at the pavilion at 4pm. Sneakers/walking shoes are appropriate for this hike. Hike will conclude by 5:30 in time to join the others for the picnic festivities. More hike details listed in hike schedule.
AGENDA: 4:00pm Beverages and snacks for early arrivals at the pavilion.
4:10pm Grandon Farms Walking Trail with Lorrie Preston
6:15pm Dinner
7:00 Club Announcements and Election of President & Vice-President Hiker Recognition, Remarks from Mark Wenger
Volleyball anyone?
DIRECTIONS FROM HARRISBURG AND POINTS NORTH: Option #1 - I-81 South to Exit 19 ( E-581/Rt. 11 Camp Hill/Gettysburg). This is a left lane exit. Go approx. 1/2 mile to the Creekview Road Exit. Make a left at stop sign at the end of the ramp. You are now on Creekview Road. Go 1 mile to the traffic signal, continue straight. Creekview North is 4/10 of a mile on the left. Option #2 - 83 South to 581 West to the Creekview Road Exit. Make a right at the stop sign at the end of the ramp. You are now on Creekview Road. Go approx. 1 mile to the traffic signal, continue straight. Creekview North is 4/10 of a mile on the left. FROM YORK AREA 83 North to the Camp Hill/Harrisburg Split. Stay in the left lane towards Camp Hill / 581 West. Continue on 581 West. Continue onto US-11 S. Take the Creekview Road Exit. Make a right at the stop sign at the end of the ramp. You are now on Creekview Road. Go approx. 1 mile to the traffic signal, continue straight. Creekview North is 4/10 of a mile on the left. FROM CARLISLE AREA I - 81 North to Exit 19 ( E-581/Rt. 11 Camp Hill/Gettysburg). Go approx. 1/2 mile to the Creekview Road Exit. Make a left at stop sign at the end of the ramp. You are now on Creekview Road. Go 1 mile to the traffic signal, continue straight. Creekview North is 4/10 of a mile on the left.
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Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club Hiking and Activities Schedule
Next Deadline to Submit Hikes for the Bushwack Bulletin: August 5, 2012
E-Mail to Laura Sheely at [email protected] copy [email protected]. Download a Hike-Scheduling Form at http://www.satc-hike.org/hikeldr.html
Please Call Hike Leader in Inclement Weather or if You Desire to Meet at an Alternate Site
Always Bring Water and Snacks or Lunch. Wear Boots unless Otherwise Noted See Page 14 for General Hike Information and Code Explanations
Please Check our Website for Updates (Changes, Additions, & Deletions) to this Schedule
PA HIKING WEEK – Saturday May 26th
through Sunday June 3rd
Hike Schedule throughout PA - http://www.explorepatrails.com/hikingweek.aspx
May 26
Saturday
11:00 AM
P : Average
T : Easy
L : 2
30 driving
miles
Kids Rock! Trindle Road Parking Lot Hike. Celebrate PA Hiking
Week and the Grand Opening of the new Trindle Road Parking Lot
with a short hike on the Appalachian Trail. The hike will begin
immediately after the dedication ceremony for the parking lot, which starts at 10 am. This will be an easy, 2 mile hike with frequent stops,
designed for kids (of all ages, 4 to 84!!). All children must be
supervised by an adult. Please carpool to the parking lot, if possible, since space will be at a premium. Leader: Jim Foster, 717-649-5505
May 29 Tuesday
5:40 PM
P: Average T: Moderate
L: 3
Darlington Trail: Lamb’s Gap to Tower Road (Part 3). The final section of this trail series descends into Bryson Hollow. Witness the
devastation cleared after the May 2011 tornado. Optional post-hike
stop for pizza & wings at Al's of Hampden. MEET at I-81 Exit 57 PA-114 Park & Ride. Leader: Karen Balaban, 717-232-3708,
May 30
Wednesday
9:30 AM
P: Average
T: Moderate
L: 7
Weiser State Forest & Picnic. Loop hike begins and ends at Minnich
Hit picnic area in the Weiser State Forest. MEET at Carsonville
Hotel; alternately MEET at Minnich Hit Picnic area at 9:45 am.
Bring a picnic lunch for after the hike. We can do covered dish if you like. Must pre-register. Leader: Carol Crum, 717-362-9856,
Save the Date: 2013 ATC Conference – July 19 – 26 - Cullowhee, NC (Western Carolina University)
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June 2 Saturday
8:00 AM
P : Leisurely T : Easy
L : 2
Haldeman Island Birdwalk. 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
Pennsylvania 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 ceremony 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, 610-246-0380,
June 2
Saturday 8:30 AM
P: Average
T: Strenuous L: 8
Hawk Rock Hike for Duncannon A.T. Designation Day. Hike up to
Hawk Rock as part of the Duncannon A.T. Designation celebration. This hike is for intermediate to advanced hikers. We’ll take the steep
way up the AT to Hawk Rock. We’ll continue on the AT 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, [email protected]
June 3 Kayak /Canoe "Conodoguinet Creek"
Sunday Paddle 10 miles start: Willow Mill Park end: Good Hope Road Noon MEET at Willow Mill Park. Bring your own vessel w/current PA
registration sticker ! & a PFD, H2o, & a snack
Leader: Sharon Shellenberger (717) 249-6575
June 5
Tuesday 5:45 PM
P: Average
T: Easy L: 3
3 driving
miles
Rail Trail Hike along Letort Spring. This is a leisurely hike along
Letort Spring from Lamberton Middle School to the Quarry on South Spring Garden Street (almost to Bonnybrook Road). Hike on stony
rail trail with flat terrain. Hike will be cancelled if it rains. MEET in
front of the Lamberton Middle School (777 S. Hanover St., Carlisle,
PA) Leader: Angela Snyder, 717-226-2229.
June 6
Wednesday 6:30PM
P: Leisurely
T: Easy L: 2
Walk the Trail & Yoga at the Park
Walk 2 miles, then we'll do yoga for 1 hour. MEET at South
Middleton Park -Boiling Springs. Bring walking shoes, exercise
mat, & water. Leaders: Sharon Shellenberger 249-6575 &
Nettie Parsons
June 9
Saturday
9:15AM
P: Brisk
T: Strenuous
L: 12
6 driving
miles
Stony Valley Hike starts at PA-443 to Rausch Gap and Cold Spring
vista. Return via Cold Spring Trail to A.T. Rugged, scenic, historical
area. MEET Hess Station Lickdale at exit 90 of I-81. Leader: Tom Weaber (717) 272-2378 or (717) 269-9424
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June 9
Saturday
6:30 AM
P: Fast
T: Strenuous
L: 15
200 driving
miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – Delaware Water Gap to Wind Gap.
Fast paced hike along a difficult section of the A.T. in PA. You must
email hike leader for details and to register for this challenging hike.
Car shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha Sanders, [email protected]
June 10 Sunday
9:00 AM
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear
are provided. For more information contact leader. MEET only at
Dauphin Park & Ride. Rte 322/22 West to the PA-225 North exit for Dauphin. Bear right onto Water Gap spur; turn left at stop sign.
Parking lot is on left in 1/10 mile. Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-
8281, [email protected].
June 12
Tuesday
6:15 PM
P: Average
T: Moderate
L: 4
Clarks Ferry Sunset Loop Hike. There is a significant climb in the
beginning, rock scrambles across the ridge and then a steep descent to
the two overlooks where we can get some great pictures. This is not a beginner hike; please know your abilities. Sunset is 8:38 pm. Hike
will be cancelled if rain. Email hike leader if unsure. MEET only at
US 22/322 exit PA 147 parking area. Leader: Trisha Sanders, [email protected]
June 16 Saturday
9:15AM
P: Brisk T: Strenuous
L: 12
6 driving miles
Hammer Creek & Gamelands Hike starts at Hammer Creek pumping station and proceeds onto State
game lands. Hiking is on large and small trails, crossing several
streams, significant climbing – a good workout. MEET pull-off area
at entrance to Spring Hill Acres, Cornwall Boro, PA-72 south of US-322. Leader: Tom Weaber (717) 272-2378 or (717) 269-9424
June 23 Saturday
9:00 AM
P: Brisk T: Moderate
L: 9.5
25 driving
miles
PA-225 Trailhead Parking Lot to PA-325 Trailhead Parking Lot. Mostly a ridge hike with some rocky stretches. Call hike leader to confirm
hike in the event of inclement weather. MEET only at Dauphin Park &
Ride. US- 322/22 West to the PA-225 North exit for Dauphin. Bear
right onto Water Gap spur; turn left at stop sign. Parking lot is on left in 1/10 mile. Leader: Rick Stahl, 973-714-1285,
June 24
Sunday
6:30 AM
P: Fast
T: Extremely
Strenuous L: 20
180 driving
miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – Wind Gap to Lehigh Gap. Fast
paced hike along a very difficult section of the A.T. in PA. You must
email hike leader for details and to register for this challenging hike. Car shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha
Sanders, [email protected]
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June 24
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Average
T: Extremely
Strenuous
L: 8
40 driving
miles
Sunset Rocks Loop Hike. Appalachian Trail from Pine Grove
Furnace and the Sunset Rocks Trail. One steep climb and a stretch of
boulder climbing. Sturdy hiking shoes are essential. Copperhead
habitat in some places. Optional swim at Fuller Lake after hike.
MEET at Carlisle Commons behind the Cinemas 8 theaters (250
Noble Blvd, Carlisle, PA 17013). Leader: Frank Bohn, 717-234-5169
July 7
Saturday
7:30 AM
P: Average
T: Moderate
L : 9
30 driving
miles
Cove Mountain Ramble. Appalachian Trail from PA-850 over Cove
Mtn. to Hawk Rock and down into Duncannon. Lunch stop at Cove
Mtn. Shelter. Optional meal afterwards at historic Doyle Hotel, popular stop for A.T. thru-hikers. MEET at the Camp Hill Shopping
Center near Sovereign Bank. Alternate meet at the Doyle Hotel,
9 N. Market St., Duncannon at 8:15 AM. Leader: Jim Foster,
717-649-5505, [email protected]
July 8
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Average
T: Moderate
L: 5
50 driving miles
Rocky Ridge County Park Loop. Varied hiking surfaces with rolling
hills at the York County Park. MEET at the entrance to the State
Library of Pennsylvania (South Street, Harrisburg – access from 7th
Street). Leader: Susanne Donmoyer, 717-545-5308.
July 10
Tuesday 6:30 PM
SATC Summer Board of Directors Meeting. Members welcome.
Location: Giant Food Store, 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Community Room – 2
nd floor. Contact: Tara Shade, 717-319-
6975, [email protected]
July 11
Wednesday
1:00 PM
P: Average
T: Easy
L: 3
Wildwood Lake. Loop hike along easy terrain. MEET at the Nature
Center. Leader: Susanne Donmoyer, 717-545-5308
July 14
Saturday 7:00 AM
P: Fast
T: Strenuous L: 13
150 driving
miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – Lehigh Gap to PA-309. Fast paced
hike along a difficult section of the A.T. in PA. You must email hike leader for details and to register for this challenging hike. Car
shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha Sanders,
July 15
Sunday
9:00 AM
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch
and plenty of water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear
are provided. For more information contact leader. MEET only at Dauphin Park & Ride. Rte 322/22 West to the PA-225 North exit for
Dauphin. Bear right onto Water Gap spur; turn left at stop sign.
Parking lot is on left in 1/10 mile. Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-8281, [email protected].
July 17 Tuesday
4:00 PM
P: Average T: Easy
L: 2-3
Grandon Farms Walking Trail. Easy pre-picnic hike through a welcome remaining slice of nature in the middle of suburbia. Enjoy
woods, a babbling creek, and the song of birds. Those wanting a
work-out can make a brisk walk out of it and add a steeper side trail
for an extra half mile. Wear comfortable walking shoes/sneakers. Pray for 20 degrees cooler than what we hiked it in last year! MEET
at Creekview Park North, Hampden Township. Leader: Lorrie
Preston, 717-732-5615, [email protected]
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July 17
Tuesday 4PM – 9PM
SATC Annual Picnic & Special Election. Creekview Park North,
Hampden Township. See p. 6 for details. Special Guest: Mark
Wenger, new executive director of the Appalachian Trail
Conservancy. Also – Special Elections for president & vice-
president. (see page 4)
July 28
Saturday
7:30 AM
P: Fast
T: Strenuous
L: 12 120 driving
miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – PA-309 to Hawk Mountain Road.
Fast paced hike along a difficult section of the A.T. in PA. You must
email hike leader for details and to register for this challenging hike. Car shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha
Sanders, [email protected]
July 29
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Average
T: Moderate
L: 6.3 50 driving
miles
William Kain County Park Loop. Woodlands hike near Lake
Williams and Lake Redman. MEET at the entrance to the State
Library of Pennsylvania (South Street, Harrisburg – access from 7th
Street). Leader: Susanne Donmoyer, 717-545-5308.
August 1 Wednesday
6:15 PM
P: Average T: Moderate
L: 4
Clarks Ferry Sunset Loop Hike. There is a significant climb in the beginning, rock scrambles across the ridge and then a steep descent to
the two overlooks where we can get some great pictures. This is not a
beginner hike; please know your abilities. Sunset is 8:21 pm. Hike
will be cancelled if rain. Email hike leader if unsure. MEET only at US 22/322 exit PA 147 parking area. Leader: Trisha Sanders,
August 4
Saturday
9:00 AM
P: Average
T: Strenuous
L: 8
20 driving
miles
Yellow Springs Loop. Moderately strenuous hike that includes
Upper Rausch Creek; “The General” abandoned excavator; ghost
town of Yellow Springs and the Stone Tower ruins, an old mine ventilation shaft. MEET only at Dauphin Park & Ride. US- 322/22
West to PA-225 North exit for Dauphin. Bear right off the exit
towards Water Gap. Go to stop sign and turn left. Parking lot is about a ¼ mile on the left. We will carpool to trailhead about 20
miles northwest. Leader: Trisha Sanders, [email protected]
August 11 Saturday
7:30 AM
P: Fast T: Strenuous
L: 15
100 driving miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – Hawk Mountain Road to Port Clinton. Fast paced hike along a difficult section of the A.T. in PA.
You must email hike leader for details and to register for this
challenging hike. Car shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha Sanders, [email protected]
August 12 Sunday
9:00 AM
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear
are provided. For more information contact leader. MEET only at
Dauphin Park & Ride. US-322/22 West to the PA-225 North exit for Dauphin. Bear right onto Water Gap spur; turn left at stop sign.
Parking lot is on left in 1/10 mile. Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-
8281, [email protected].
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August 19
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Average
T: Strenuous
L: 5
25 driving
miles
Greenland and Hostler Trail Loop. Very steep climb with no
switchback for first mile. Moderate the rest of the hike. MEET only
at Dauphin Park & Ride. Rte. 322/22 West to the 225 North exit for
Dauphin. Bear right off the exit towards Water Gap. Go to stop sign and turn left. Parking lot is about a ¼ mile on the left. We will
carpool to trailhead about 25 miles northwest. Leader: Trisha
Sanders, [email protected]
August 25
Saturday
7:30 AM
P: Fast
T: Strenuous
L: 14 80 driving
miles
A.T. in PA Endurance Hike – Port Clinton to Rte. 183. Fast paced
hike along a difficult section of the A.T. in PA. You must email hike
leader for details and to register for this challenging hike. Car shuttling required. Advanced hikers only. Leader: Trisha Sanders,
August 31
Friday 7:30 PM
P: Brisk
T: Easy L: 10.5
15 driving miles
Blue Moon Night Hike. Experience the charm of the Appalachian
Trail after dark! Hike by the light of the full moon across the Cumberland Valley through a scenic mix of woods and fields on the
A.T. from the Scott Farm to Boiling Springs. Bring a small flashlight,
but moonlight is enough to see by in many places. MEET only in Boiling Springs at the Historical Iron Works parking lot on Bucher
Hill Road. Leader: Rob Shaw, 717-350-5120,
Hike Description Codes P-T-L Codes (Pace, Terrain and Length/Mileage)
Pace Codes Leisurely Nature or historical walk; frequent stops for observation Average Steady, 1 to 2 miles per hour (mph) Brisk Steady, 2 to 3 mph Fast 3 to 4 mph; very short breaks; a workout
Terrain Codes Paved Solid pavement/sidewalk Easy Soft ground / sand / carriage trails; nearly level Moderate Hiking trails; some rocks and hills; climbs and descents totaling up to 1000 feet possible Strenuous Challenging terrain; steep hills, rocks, individual climbs and descents totaling more than 1000 feet possible Extremely Strenuous Very difficult terrain; some or all of these features possible or likely: non-technical rock climbing, scrambling, bushwhacking, unbridged stream crossings, frequent individual climbs and descents totaling well over 1,000 feet NOTE: Ratings are approximate. There can be variations within each terrain category. Contact hike leader for more information.
Length/Mileage Estimated by hike/event leader
GENERAL HIKE INFORMATION
1. TRANSPORTATION The hike leader may determine the amount required to reimburse drivers for rides between the meeting places and trail head. If you ride with someone, please reimburse the driver the amount specified. General Rule: Please give the driver 10 cents times the highway mileage.
2. REGISTRATION All hikers must register (sign in) with the hike leader at the meeting place or at the trailhead before starting any scheduled hike. Some hikes require advance registration with the hike leader. Please check the schedule for this request.
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3. PACK IN, PACK OUT (LEAVE NOTHING BEHIND)
4. SMOKING GUIDELINES SATC prefers that hikers refrain from the use of tobacco products during Club activities. Smokers are individually responsible for damage to the forests.
2012 A.T. Museum Hall of Fame Banquet. June 8
th – 6pm Music by New South
Mountain Ramblers, cash bar, remarks by Appalachian Trail Conservancy Executive Director Mark Wenger, and presentation of 2012 AT Hall of Fame Awards. Location: Allenberry Resort & Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA. Tickets are $40/pp or $30 if member of AT Museum Society. To order tickets go to
http://atmbanquet2012.eventbrite.com or mail payment and request to AT Museum, Hall of Fame Tickets, 1120 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324.
Join SATC in Duncannon on June 2
nd for the Appalachian
Trail Community Designation Day. In the morning, there is a series of short hikes hosted by local hiking clubs and a ½ hour river trip. Arts, crafts, music, and other presentations begin at noon. SATC will be attending and hosting a hike. The Designation Ceremony begins at 3pm on Cumberland between Market and High Streets. Be there and show your support for “Saving our Community from Nature Deficit Disorder”. Contact [email protected] to volunteer
Learn more at duncannonat.blogspot.com and http://www.appalachiantrail.org/who-we-are/news/2012/05/01/duncannon-pennsylvania-designated-as-appalachian-trail-community .
Weston Pew and The Sacred Door Trail by Lorrie Preston The Sacred Door Trail is a 165-mile interfaith-pilgrimage trail loop in southwestern Montana dedicated to spiritual unity, peace and our connection to the Earth and each other. Weston Pew has worked with various indigenous cultures, faith-based traditions and fellow earth-loving individuals to establish the Sacred Door Trail. This trail offers hikers a chance to be in the wilds of Montana, connecting with the spirit that binds us all. It’s a chance for long distance hikers, outdoor lovers and many others who are looking to reconnect with our role as stewards of this planet. Walkin' Jim Stoltz worked with Weston on route planning for this project prior to his death. It certainly represents a journey that Jim followed and would support for
anyone who is open to this connection. Young and not so young, whatever your beliefs about spirituality are, this is an excellent way to dive deep within and explore your own dreams and beliefs, as well as your own vital connection to self, Earth and each other. We hope you check it out and support it, come to the opening ceremonies this year, or plan to hike the Sacred Door Trail in southwestern Montana some day. The opening ceremonies for the Sacred Door Trail will be held June 28th - 30th, 2012, in the Big Hole Valley of western Montana. Open your heart even wider to the wild places. Home Page: www.thesacreddoortrail.com Fundraising Campaign: www.indiegogo.com/sacreddoortrail
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Web-based Radio Station Earthday.fm by Lorrie Preston M.U.S.E. (Musicians United to Sustain the Environment) will continue to promote the work of Eco-Musicians and support advocacy for wild places. The latest project is Earthday.fm, a web-based eco-radio show. Earthday.fm is a full-spectrum radio station broadcasting songs of all genres that span six decades of growing environmental awareness. The station features music from around the world with environmental, indigenous, and empower-ment lyrics. It will also blend some of the world’s best environmental podcasts and news programs with the power of music. Weboflife.fm, dedicated to the memory of singer/songwriter Walkin' Jim Stoltz, an online radio stream that features environmental music specially programmed for families and children, is part of this project.
Hiking 101: Fording a stream (from the American Hiking Society) When hiking, sooner or later you're going to come across a stream that doesn't have a footbridge to allow a dry crossing. Your choice will be to either cross the stream or turn back. Don't forget that last option - it's far better to be safe than rescued. It's also OK to go a little up or down stream to find a better crossing, but remember you're going to have to find the trail again, so pay attention if you do this!
Keep in mind prior to crossing, that the water may be moving much faster than it appears. It may also be deeper than you think. For safety's sake, assume it is both when considering a crossing. Prior to crossing the stream, place all your electronics and anything that needs to stay dry (matches, map, etc.) in a waterproof case or dry sack. Then remove your boots and socks and put on sturdy sandals or water shoes if you have them, or if you don't have any, put on your boots (but not socks) again. It is not recommended to cross barefoot. Be sure you have dry clothes to put on when you get to the other side. If not, it is better to cross in just your base layer and keep your outer layers in the dry sack. In cooler weather dry clothing is a must; wet clothes easily lead to hypothermia. Upon reaching the other side, remove any wet clothing and put on dry clothing. Do not put dry clothes on top of wet clothes - the wet clothes will draw heat from your body whether covered or not. When ready to cross, put your pack back on but do not buckle the sternum strap or waist belt. This allows you to get out of the pack more quickly if you end up in the water and the pack pulls you down. If you have trekking poles, use them to help steady yourself while crossing.
Captial Area Greenbelt’s “Tour de Belt” - Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, 10 am - Starts and ends at HACC The State Capital, several parks, and the Susquehanna Riverfront are but a few of the sights featured in the 12th annual Tour de Belt. This is a fundraising bike tour of the 20-mile Capital Area Greenbelt. Dating to the early 1900s, the Greenbelt is one of the nation's oldest greenways, and has been undergoing two decades of restoration and completion efforts. All registration fees and pledges will support that effort. Online registration ends Wednesday, May 30th. Walk-up registration is available the day of the event. Questions or feedback about the Tour de Belt? Email [email protected]
DCNR announces major expansion of Ibberson Conservation Area 433 woodland acres, currently known as the Alpha Tree Farm, were added to the Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area in Dauphin County as the result of a generous donation by Mr. Ibberson's estate. In 1998, the original 350 acres of the conservation area were donated to DCNR by Ibberson, a former state employee known for his forest conservation and philanthropy. He died last year. The original Ibberson Conservation Area contains centuries-old timber stands. The Alpha Tree Farm, which is separate from the original area and will be known as the “western” portion, is located on the north slope of Peters Mountain in Halifax, Dauphin County. DCNR intends to improve the current public access area on the farm and will work to add connecting trails to the nearby Appalachian Trail. After graduation from Yale in 1948, Ibberson was recruited and hired by the Department of Forests and Waters, Bureau of Forestry, to develop the first forest management plans for the then 2-million acres of
Pennsylvania state forest land. By 1955, all of the forests were mapped and had management plans. Ibberson then created the Division of Forests Advisory Services which targeted the preservation of endangered species and wetlands. Beginning in 1962, Ibberson began buying land in Dauphin County to create a tree farm on which he practiced various forms of forest management. In 1977, he retired as the chief of the Division of Forestry Advisory Services for the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters, now known as DCNR, but continued to actively tree farm his own property and serve as a forestry consultant. Conservation areas are managed in the state park system, but differ slightly as they are donated and protected as open space for passive recreation, with no through roads. For more information about the Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/josepheibberson/index.htm
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Ironmaster’s Challenge Report (excerpts from an article by Patrick Cawley an ultra 50k trail-runner) Cinco de Mayo was a day of almost unspoiled beauty. At the starting line of the third annual Ironmaster’s Challenge, the air was humid and warm in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Rumbling thunder and rain had stopped just after midnight and the sun was out. The marathon and 15K distances would not start for another hour, but a group of about forty runners casually gathered for a few guidelines about the course and took off at 7am sharp. Between miles 2 and 3, however, the first climb began and the terrain got tricky. We reached Sunset Rocks and running became climbing and scrambling just to make forward progress. Before the day was finished we managed to climb every serious hill in the area. Sunset Rocks were covered with moss and, after the previous day’s rain and this morning’s humidity, these boulders were slippery. What would otherwise be a fairly quick pace across the top of a ridge became a single file cooperative effort among strangers to find the best way. This was the only section of the day that required climbing with three points of contact. The remaining climbs of the day simply involved running up steep hills, usually with switchbacks and lifting the feet to avoid tripping. Most of the Ironmaster’s course is what I love about trail running: lush forest far removed from crowds and roads, trees as far as you can see, streams winding their way through over rocks, and soft foot paths of dirt and many seasons’ disintegrated leaves. Miles 5 through 7 took us through streams and a swampy area before reaching the second big climb of the day: Blueberry Hill. At the top of Blueberry Hill, we saw the first of a few wonderful vistas. These moments not only make the climb worth the heart-pounding effort, but they always remind you why you were attracted to trail-running in the first place. The streams were another distinctive feature of this course. Sometimes the trail ran parallel to the stream with an eventual cross-over. Sometimes the stream was wider and deeper than elsewhere and you just had to take the shin-deep plunge. The streams were a welcome sensory experience, calming and cooling upon sight, pleasantly bubbling, and oh-so-refreshing to feet on this very warm and humid day. Most of all, the Ironmaster’s Challenge was an immersion in the Michaux State Forest. This course was the place you daydream about while you’re sitting at work. This was certainly a day of almost unspoiled beauty. This course had been meticulously marked by the race organizers. The aid stations were very well staffed and supplied. Refreshed at checkpoint 4, we took to the trails to finish this thing, facing more lush forest and sweet single-track, and two demanding climbs. The first climb was Pole Steeple, which provided another
beautiful view of most of the course we had been running. The final climb was a long, slow grind up a rocky footway. The humidity was brutal, and I began to think that it took special skill to design a course that would try a trail-runner’s soul. But a day in these woods is a day well spent.
Keep Trails Alive The Keystone Trails Association has recently initiated KTA-Keep Trails Alive, a monthly donor program planned to sustain its work of preserving Pennsylvania's footpaths. KTA is a small organization with a big mission; as such, it needs to find 100 trail people who will commit themselves to giving a regular, once-a-month $20 contribution to become an Advocate Club member and put KTA on a stable and sustainable financial foundation. If you value Penn's Woods, our trails, and our association, will you please donate? An anonymous SATC member-donor will double individual donations made to KTA by other SATC members for the remainder of 2012, up to a maximum of $2,000. Enroll today at http://www.kta-hike.org/images/PDF_Docs/KTA_Campaign.pdf. Don't forget to let KTA know that you are an SATC member!
Harrisburg Inner City Outings An all-volunteer, local outing group organized by the Sierra Club, Harrisburg ICO provides outdoor opportunities for urban youths ranging from age 8 to 18 years old. Among the 14 outings in 2011 were bicycle trips, service projects, paddling down the Juniata River, visiting a tree farm, and various hikes, all focused on experiencing Pennsylvania's rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, state parks, and other natural areas. Each year SATC donates $500 which nearly covers the cost of two nature outings involving students from Harrisburg's Sci-Tech Academy, Math & Science Academy, Kingdom Embassy Church, Cathedral Consolidated School, and Rowland School. SATC members Gary LaBelle and Lee Casher are certified leaders. To learn more how you can help, contact Deborah Rudy at [email protected].
PA Hiking Week: May 23rd through June 3rd
DCNR has once again teamed with the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) to offer nearly 100 organized hikes and walks available throughout Pennsylvania during the nine-day event.
All of the scheduled hikes have leaders. Most hikes are on the two weekends of the event, but several weekday and evening hikes also are offered. Special hikes include night hikes; wildflower walks; hikes for people with disabilities; pet walks; geology walks and much more.
Most hikes will take place in state parks and state forests, with some hikes scheduled on the Appalachian Trail, in Allegheny National Forest, and in city and community parks.
Visit www.explorepatrails.com/Calendat.aspx?div=50
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100-Mile Trail Challenge: One Step at a Time The Keystone Trails Association (KTA) 100-Mile Trail Challenge recognizes hikers that complete 100 miles or more of eligible Pennsylvania hiking trails, between April 1 and September 1, 2012. Participants are challenged not just to complete 100 (or more) miles of trails, but to secure sponsorships for each mile of their journey, to support hiking trails throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Participants will be entered to win the Grand Prize, a KTA Hiking Weekend Package for the Fall Meeting & Hiking Weekend. More INFO
Susquehanna Super-Hike and Ultra Trail Run On February 1st, registration opened for this special Keystone Trails
Association’s fourth annual event. It will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Lancaster/York Counties. Early-bird registration costs $60 ($45 for those returning from 2011’s Super Hike) and more information about the “Super Hike” can
be found at www.kta-hike.org. Want a different kind of challenge? To staff the Super Hike, KTA needs over 100 volunteers to make this event a success. Individuals, families, workplaces, hiking clubs, service organizations, and more are encouraged to volunteer. If you would like to lend a hand before
or during the Super Hike, please let us know. Visit www.kta-hike.org for more information, or to register online as a volunteer. KTA TRAIL CARE Code Orange events are one-day trail care events. August 18 Colonel Denning State Park Leader: Ryan Donovan, Park Manager Phone: 717.776.5272 Email:[email protected] Camp: Colonel Denning State Park Group Tenting Area No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to attend. Tools, safety equipment, gloves, conviviality and mentoring provided.
Check out details, the 2012 schedule, and obtain more information about participating in Keystone Trails Association’s Trail Care Program at http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=37
Hiking in Tick Country Learn more about a KTA member's personal experience with Lyme Disease, and find out more information about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this complex disease. Click here for the full article. http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=602&Itemid=31
FracTracker Initiative KTA and FracTracker.org are proud to launch Trail Logbook: Reporting Gas Industry Impacts on Pennsylvania Trail Experiences - an effort to collect information from hikers and other trail users who have had negative or hazardous encounters on or near a recreational trail. With a simple-to-use form ("Trail Logbook"), data on a variety of trail impacts related to shale gas drilling activities will be uploaded to FracTracker.org, a website providing a common portal to share data, photos, maps, and information related to the issues corollary to the shale gas industry. This grassroots endeavor is intended to aggregate what have to date been mostly anecdotal but often alarming reports from Pennsylvania's extraordinary network of trails. The information gathered will help clarify the nature of the impacts of the gas industry, and lead to the formation of effective and reasonable solutions. To complete a Trail Logbook go to http://www.fractracker.org/logbook/ To submit photos, email them as attachments along with their descriptions to [email protected]. Please include as much information about the incident as possible, including whether you would like to be credited as the photographer or not. All photos will be loaded by the Logbook team into a publicly-available online photo album. By submitting your photos to us, you grant FracTracker and KTA the rights to reuse them – with proper attribution of course. If you are having trouble with this page, print out the logbook and mail it in. Prefer to print out the logbook? https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_lWgC5PxSUcUy10SjVvc2RZM1k/edit?pli=1#
Keystone Trails Association, 101 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 717.238.7017 - [email protected]
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