Visit www.kittatinnyridge.org to learn more about the Kittatinny Ridge.
Public Hikes
Delaware Water Gap Region
June 2nd, 2013 l 7:30am - 3:00 or 4:00pm
Heavy rain cancels
Appalachian Trail - Wolf Rocks and Cherry Valley Overlook
Hike the Appalachian Trail along the Kittatinny Ridge north
of Bangor, PA. Total 10 miles,
moderate pace but frequent stops, with some rough terrain and rock scrambling
but minimal exposure. Hike will start at the trailhead, go 2.5 miles in one
direction and comeback where people can drop out, then go in the other
direction and come back.
MEETING PLACE: Parking lot on west side of Rte 191. From
North: Exit I-80 at 191 South. Proceed on 191 S for about 8 miles to Rt. 611.
Continue approximately 2 miles south on 191 from 611. Parking on right. From
South: At Wind Gap follow Rte 512 North to Bangor, left on Rte 191 North, go
about 4.25 miles, lot is at top of hill on left after yellow pedestrian
crossing sign. Parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended.
For details on parking options at the trailhead email the leader
by Friday May 31.
Pre-registration is not required. Quest ions?
Susan Charkes, susan@suasncharkes.com
Lehigh Gap Region
June 8th, 2013 l 6:15pm - 10:00pm
No rain date
Lehigh Gap Nature Center
A 5-6 mile nighttime hike at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. This
moderate to difficult hike ascends about 1,000 feet and includes listening for
the Eastern Whippoor- will during the last mile when walking
back down on Translater Lane.
MEETING PLACE: Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Pre-registrat ion is not required. Quest ions?
lgnc@ptd.net or 610-760-8889
Hawk Mountain/Pinnac le Region
June 2nd, 2013 l 10:00am
Thunderstorms cancel
From Port Clinton to Hamburg Reservoir
Shuttle to Port Clinton, and enjoy a five-mile hike on the
Appalachian Trail. Expert birder Dave Kruel will educate the group on bird
identification and help collect data on the number/species of birds identified
on the hike to contribute to a larger Ridgewide citizen science
effort.
MEETING PLACE: Meet at the Hamburg Reservoir NE of Hamburg at
the end of Reservoir Rd, one mile north of Mountain Rd and 1.5 miles north of
Old US 22. No intersection with I-78.
MUST PRE-REGISTER:
Karl Gardner at 610-987-3281 or
kargardner@aol.com
Swatara Gap Region
June 14, 2013 l 8:00am - 3:00pm
Rain date June 25th
Birdwalk in Fort Indiantown Gap Grasslands
Only one percent of Pennsylvania’s native grasslands still
exist. David McNaughton of Fort Indiantown Gap, will lead a tour of unique
grassland habitat, which holds Grasshopper Sparrows, Blue Grosbeaks,
Blue-winged and Prairie Warblers, American Kestrels, and rarer
species not found elsewhere in the region.
Meeting Place: Meet at Ft. Indiantown Gap Community Club
Boxcar Café at the intersection of Clement and Fisher Avenues.
Pre-registration is not required. QUE STION S?
David McNaughton, davmcnaugh@pa.gov
717.861.8408
Susquehanna Water Gaps Region
June 1, 2013 l 7:30am - 12:00pm
Rain date June 2nd
State Game Lands 211 - Cold Spring Trail to Rausch Gap and back
along the railroad bed.
Join Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club for a citizen science
birding along the Kittatinny. Leisurely pace, moderate terrain, 5 miles.
Meeting Place: Meet at Memorial Lake State Park- Upper Road
Parking area, near restrooms, Grantville, PA. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/memoriallake/
MUST PRE-REGISTER:
Lorrie Preston at 717-732-5615 or
lpreston5156@gmail.com
Susquehanna Water Gaps Region
June 1, 2013 l 9:45am - 2:45pm
No rain date
Along the Appalachian Trail to the Cove Mountain shelter
This is an 8 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail up to the Cove
Mountain shelter, where the group will stop for lunch and return. The hike will
include birding stops, but otherwise this will be a relatively fast paced hike.
The approximate total elevation change is 1000 feet.
Meeting PLac e: Duncannon at Tubby’s
parking lot
MUST PRE-REGISTER:
Peter Johnson at 805-300-4698
North Mountain Region
June 9, 2013 l 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rain date June 16
Tuscarora Trail atop North Mountain
Join Paul Zeph, Audubon PA’s Director of Conservation, for a
fun, family ramble along the Tuscarora Trail atop North Mountain. Learn about
nesting songbirds, listen for singing Cerulean Warblers, and enjoy the scenic
vistas of the Cumberland Valley.
Meeting Place: Waggoner’s Gap HawkWatch
Parking Lot
Pre-registration is not required. QUE STION S?
Paul Zeph, pzeph@audubon.org
717-574-6668
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars,
snacks and fluids. Wear sturdy, close-toed hiking shoes preferably with ankle
support; many of the walks will include hiking on uneven or rocky surfaces.
Dress for the weather, but long pants are recommended.
