Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community

11/08/2026

Big things coming for the DATC!!

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11/08/2026

Hey Hikers, here is a fun chance to join Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club (one of our sister A.T. Clubs) on a hike across the same section of A.T. we just completed for our Fall Brews & Views hike! Check out the details and contact Howard (info in post) if you're interested in attending.

Saturday, December 5 (9 AM-2 PM): Cove Mountain to Duncannon hike. Enjoy a challenging hike with a rewarding finish! This scenic, point-to-point adventure offers impressive views as we descend toward the river and end at the legendary Doyle Hotel—a familiar landmark in Appalachian Trail lore. We will be meeting at the Doyle Hotel; volunteers will shuttle hikers back to the Cove Mountain parking lot in Marysville. After the hike, join fellow hikers for an optional late lunch and a chance to relax and swap trail stories. Total distance: 8 miles

Expect very rocky footing; sturdy hiking footwear is essential. Bring snacks, a trail lunch, and plenty of water to stay fueled and hydrated. The hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Meeting place: 7 N. Market St., Duncannon, PA 17020
Hike leader: Howard Reid (610) 420-8194; [email protected]

11/05/2026

We got to spend the afternoon at WITF for an episode of the Spark talking with Julie “Ranger” of the Appalachian Trail Museum and Lee “All Good” Keegan, one of the panelist for the upcomingBeyond the White Blaze - Tales from the Appalachian Trail event on November 21st!

Tune in tomorrow at noon and 8 p.m. for the airing of the show or find The Spark where you listen to podcasts on Friday!

If how fun it was listening to Ranger and All Good talk about the Appalachian Trail today is any indication of how fun Beyond the White Blaze will be, you’re definitely not gonna wanna miss it!

Beyond the White Blaze will be starting at 2 p.m. on November 21st at Lindgren Craft Brewery! Wanna do a quick hike with us before the event? We’ll be doing an out and back hike up Hawk Rock departing from the brewery at 11 a.m. led by our good friends at the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community! Beyond the White Blaze - Hike Hawk Rock

10/22/2026

Want to take a hike on the Appalachian Trail, but don't know how to start? Need to get ready for next year's Brews & Views hike with Lindgren Craft Brewery? Or maybe you just realized that this is the PERFECT leaf peeping weekend in Perry County and want the best place to see them?

Come join the DATC this Saturday, Oct. 24th for a Hawk Rock Up & Back Hike, a truly "hike your own pace" adventure with friendly DATC members to guide you along, answer your questions, and to encourage you every step of the way (with some cool merch available for purchase at the trailhead).

Sign up on the registration form in the Facebook event above so we know to expect you!!

09/20/2026

OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!!

Thanks to everyone who filled up the hike in just 2 weeks, we can't wait to see you all on the trail later this month!

To anybody who missed out: Stay tuned for an announcement of the date for the SPRING 2027 BREWS & VIEWS HIKE - coming soon!!

We are so excited to be partnering with Lindgren Craft Brewery again this fall for the next round of Brews & Views Hike - Duncannon A.T. Series!!

Check out hike details and sign up now, spots are limited and they're gonna go quick!

REGISTER HERE: https://square.link/u/uyFvWmOn

Huge thanks to this year's sponsor: Newport Beverage!!

Established in 1991, Newport Beverage has served Perry County with pride and consider it an honor to be part of this community! Continually working to bring the greatest variety of malt beverages, established favorites, and newest trends at the best price, check out all Newport Beverage has to offer here: www.newportbeverage.com

09/06/2026

A truly unexpected honor to get to hike the Cove Mountain section of the A.T. today with Governor Josh Shapiro and Office of the First Lady of Pennsylvania.

We are so proud to represent the DATC and all of the amazing people doing good work in Duncannon. Thanks for all you and your offices do to support the PA Outdoors, and thanks for the great hike!

08/08/2026

Come see us today at the 2nd Annual Duncannon Rock The Block Party!!!

08/07/2026

Hey PECO, we're looking for a local business in the Duncannon area (would love to keep it in Perry County) that can give us a quote for 2 things:

1) Seal-coat a standard size outdoor asphalt basketball court, and

2) Re-paint lines on a standard size outdoor basketball court

If you or someone you know does that type of work, shoot us a message with which thing you do and contact details!

We're excited to share more about what we're working on in the near future 😁

Send a message to learn more

08/05/2026

We are so excited for this weekend's 2nd Annual Duncannon Rock The Block Party! Come visit us (and all the other amazing vendors and food trucks) on Saturday, and be sure to not miss the bands and special community musical preview as well.

And obviously you can't miss the annual Lindgren Craft Brewery Hot Dog Eating Contest (with special corn cob eating contest for the kids this year too)!!!

07/16/2026

Hikers, stay safe at the Doyle Hotel while the smoke chokes out PA!!