Let's go for a hike! This MODERATE hike in Pine Grove Furnace State Park will be about 6 miles long, loop style. The trail will be moderately rocky at times. It will begin at the Appalachian Trail Museum and progress up the mountain, gaining about 1,200 feet in elevation. This scenic trail has some beautiful overlooks of South Mountain and rock scrambling so get ready to have fun!

Meet in front of the Appalachian Trail Museum at 10am. We will begin the hike at 10:10am. The closest parking is the big parking lot by the Appalachian Trail Museum. You can also park in the General Store parking lot.

Contact Amy Bennetch via amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com with any questions and to RSVP. Your RSVP is strongly recommended so that you can be contacted in the event of any changes or cancelations. If you would like a pin of the exact meeting spot, are running late or can’t find us text Amy at 717-585-3312. Signing a waiver will be required.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any point during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with, or live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.

Recommended items:

At least 2 liters of water
Snacks
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Weather appropriate clothing
Hiking boots are ideal but durable sneakers would work
Hiking poles

Let’s go for a sunset walk along the Susquehanna River! This is a great opportunity to meet new people. Meet at the Peace Garden in Harrisburg City where Front St. meets Woodbine St. at the Peace Garden sign. Our walk will be about 3.5 miles total on the Capital Area Greenbelt. This is an easy paved trail. We will turn around near the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge and head back the way we came with open views of the sun setting over the river. We will end our walk at the Peace Garden where we started.

Dogs are welcome but must be friendly and leashed at all times. Sneakers and water are recommended.

Due to COVID-19 there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any points during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with or live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.

Contact Amy Bennetch via amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com to RSVP. Text 717-585-3312 if you don’t see us at the meeting spot or running late. Your RSVP is strongly recommended so that you can be contacted if anything changes or if this walk is canceled due to inclement weather. “Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet”. -Thich Nhat Hanh