Hikes based on Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) Map #1 – Appalachian Trail, Susquehanna River to PA Route 94 and other trails in Cumberland Valley - Pennsylvania.

Leaders Note: These write-ups are provided in the preferred format so hike leaders can cut and paste from the electronic edition, and edit the hike description for their hike.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Duncannon PA 17020, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, Clarks Ferry Bridge (westend) south to Hawk Rock and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 7-mile loop with an 800-foot elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Duncannon PA 17020, Casual Circuit Hike, Appalachian Trail, Shermans Creek south to 1378 peak and return by alternate side trail. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 10-mile circuit with an 1,100-foot elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Keystone, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 850 north to 1378 peak and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a easy 5-6 mile loop with an 800-foot elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Duncannon PA 17020, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Appalachian Trail, Route 850 north to Clarks Ferry Bridge (westend). Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 11-12 mile point-to-point with a 1,100-foot elevation gain. Most of the elevation gain will be in the first two miles of the hike as the hike moves up the mountain to the ridge. The remainder of the hike is along the ridge and then a downhill to the river and another two miles of riverside walking to the bridge. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Keystone PA, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 850 south to PA Route 944 and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 8-9 mile loop with a 1,000-foot elevation gain in each direction. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Wertzville PA, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 944 south to I-81 and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 8-mile loop with a 200-foot elevation gain in each direction. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Keystone PA, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Appalachian Trail, I-81 north to PA Route 850. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 7-8 mile point-to-point with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Keystone PA, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 641,Trindle Rd. north to PA Route 850. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a difficult 12-13 mile point-to-point with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Keystone PA, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 641,Trindle Rd. north to US Rt 11 and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 4-hour, 8-mile loop with a minimal elevation gain.  Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, New Kingstown PA 17072, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, I-81 south to Ridge Dr. and return Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a easy 6-mile loop with minimal elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Hickorytown PA, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, Ridge Dr. south to PA Route 74, York Rd. and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a easy 6-mile loop with minimal elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, New Kingstown PA 17072, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 74, York Rd, north to I-81. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 6-mile point-to-point with minimal elevation gain. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Carlisle PA 17013, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 74, York Rd. south to intersection of Leidigh Dr. & Gutshall Rd. and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 6-mile loop with minimal elevation gain. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Boiling Springs PA 17007, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, From intersection of Leidigh Dr. & Gutshall Rd. south past Alec Kennedy shelter to 1225 peak and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a difficult 7-mile loop with an 1,100-foot elevation gain going out and another 800-foot elevation gain coming back. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Mount Holly Springs PA17065, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Appalachian Trail, PA Route 94, Sheet Iron Roof Rd. north to PA Route 641, Trindle Road. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a difficult 13-mile point-to-point with a 1,700-foot elevation gain. The elevation gain is broken up into several 400-500 foot gains followed by similar downhill and then another uphill. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Boiling Springs PA 17007, Casual Loop Hike, Appalachian Trail, Sheet Iron Sheet Rd. north to 1225 peak and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 8-mile loop with a 1,200-foot elevation gain broken into several 400-500 foot gains with similar downhill and then another uphill. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Carlisle Springs PA, Casual Loop Hike, Tuscarora Trail, PA Route 944, Wertzville Rd. (Sterretts Gap) east to Millers Gap and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 6-mile loop with about 400-500 foot elevation gain in each direction. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Wertzville PA 17007, Casual Loop Hike, Tuscarora Trail, Miller’s Gap east to Lambs Gap and return. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is an easy 6-mile loop with a 400-500 foot elevation gain in each direction. Details to be added.

Saturday, February 08, 2003, 9:AM, Carlisle Springs PA, Casual Point-to-Point Hike, Tuscarora Trail, Lambs Gap, Lambs Gap Rd. west to Sterretts Gap, PA Route 944, Wertzville Road. Leader: LeadersName, PhoneNumber, LeadersEmail. Based on PATC Map #1, this is a moderate 8-mile point-to-point with an elevation gain of about 1,000 feet broken into several 200-400 foot gains followed by a similar downhill and then another uphill. Point-to-Point hike requires sufficient drivers to shuttle drivers/hikers back to starting point. Call the hike leader to register as driver/hiker. Details to be added.

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