Alpine
Club of Williamsport
2011
Hike and Activity Schedule
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Hiking Information:
All Alpine Club hikes
MEET AT THE PARKING LOT OF THE SOVEREIGN BANK IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT.
It is located on Southern Avenue, between Market and Hastings Street, near the
southern end of the Market Street Bridge. We generally hike
regardless of weather conditions. Hikers must stay behind the leader
and must not depart from the group. The transportation fee is
collected by the leader and distributed to the drivers.
Bring lunch, snacks, and water, and be prepared with clothing and
shoes suitable for the weather and terrain.
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Tureen Dinner and 
Annual Club Meeting
Sunday, March 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Helen & Charlie Schwarz will host
it at their house at 1405 Pine Crest Drive in South Williamsport.
Directions: from Market Street go west on Southern Avenue,
approximately 1 mile; turn left on Clark Street (firehouse on
southwest corner); drive uphill across Central and Mountain avenues,
then turn right on Pine Crest. Second house on left.
Bring a dish to share, and your own plates and utensils. We’ll review the past year for the Alpine
Club and the Loyalsock Trail, discuss Marcellus Shale gas drilling near the LT and re-routing a section of trail, and hold
election of officers. Please call Helen at 326-5644 to reserve your seat(s).
May
1, May 15 and May 22
Loyalsock Trail Care
Hikes
Leader: Ruth Rode
(570) 322-5878
The Alpine Club maintains the Loyalsock Trail (LT) which traverses Lycoming and Sullivan Counties. During the past year new-style trail blazes were affixed over most of the trail. During 2010 we will conentrate on clearing the LT of debris, cutting over-hanging brances and brush, and clipping plants that may interfere with hikers' view of the blazes.
Regular Alpine Club members understand the importance of this annual spring work. For anyone interested in helping to maintain this well-used and acclaimed hiking trail, here is a great opportunity for you to give back to the hiking community which has provided well-maintained trails wherever you may roam. It's also a great way to share some time with experienced local hikers!
The Alpine Club has loppers and clippers for use on these work hikes, but bringing your own is a great idea. Be sure to bring water and lunch, and wear clothes and shoes suitable for the day's weather!
Meet
times: 8 a.m. Please help maintain the Loyalsock Trail (LT). Your help
is crucial in maintaining this historic trail which has existed since
1951. Ruth will determine the work area each day. If you are
willing to work on one of the eight trail sections or a portion of the
LT at some other time, please contact Ruth Rode.
Sunday, June 12 Hike: In conjunction with DCNR's Bureau of Forestry, Bob Webber will lead a strenuous 10-mile hike over rugged terrain. Bob's hikes are well known for their scenic beauty and Bob's interesting commentary on the history of the Pine Creek region. Meet at the Slate Run parking lot off of PA route 414 in the village of Slate Run at 10 a.m.
The Alpine Club is celebrating our 57th Year!
Weekday Eagles Mere and Mokoma Conservancy Hikes
- Thursday and occasionally Tuesday hikes from the end of June
through Labor Day. Hikers meet at the Outlet Pond along Route 42 in
Eagles Mere at 9:30 a.m.
Eagles Mere Conservancy Summer 2011 Hikes and Events.
Contact Ruth Rode at (570) 322-5878 for more info.
Pennsylvania Hiking Week Events, Special Hiking Weekends and Meetings - Keystone Trails Association
Canoe and Kayak Trips - Canoe Susquehanna