Rambles with Brook
Free Hikes with the Executive Director
Join the Executive Director, Brook Lenker, for short (< three mile) hikes and get to know Keystone Trails Association and the trail of the day. Meet special guests from our partnering organizations and agencies. The conversations continue at local restaurants (on your own) following the hikes
Friday, June 10
Morning Hike on the Capital Area Greenbelt, Paxtang Parkway Section
Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Hike ends: 9:45 a.m.(approx.)
Breakfast: 10:00 a.m.(approx.)
Thursday, July 14
Evening Hike at Gibralter Hill, William Penn State Forest
Meet: 6:00 p.m.
Hike ends: 8:00 p.m.(approx.)
Ice Cream: 8:15 p.m.(approx.)
Thursday, August 4
“Dog Days” of Summer Evening Canine Hike at Boyd Big Tree Preserve
For dog owners and their well-behaved, well-socialized dogs
Meet: 6:00 p.m.
Hike ends: 8:00 p.m. (approx.)
Wednesday, August 10
Morning Hike at Mt. Gretna
If attending the Mt. Gretna hike, please join the group Day Hikers of Central PA. Membership is free. You will need to provide your name, a photo and agree to their waiver.
Meet: 10:00 a.m.
Hike ends: 12:00 p.m.(approx.)
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.(approx.)
Free Hikes with the Executive Director
Join the Executive Director, Brook Lenker, for short (< three mile) hikes and get to know Keystone Trails Association and the trail of the day. Meet special guests from our partnering organizations and agencies. The conversations continue at local restaurants (on your own) following the hikes
Friday, June 10
Morning Hike on the Capital Area Greenbelt, Paxtang Parkway Section
- In partnership with Capital Area Greenbelt Association
- Meet at the Greenbelt lot of off Derry Street @Parkway Boulevard in Paxtang (Harrisburg)
- Optional breakfast at the City Line Diner, 3302 Derry Street, Harrisburg
Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Hike ends: 9:45 a.m.(approx.)
Breakfast: 10:00 a.m.(approx.)
Thursday, July 14
Evening Hike at Gibralter Hill, William Penn State Forest
- In partnership with Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club
- Meet at the West Parking Lot at 473 Ridgeway Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508
- Optional ice cream meetup at Scoop DeVille after the hike
Meet: 6:00 p.m.
Hike ends: 8:00 p.m.(approx.)
Ice Cream: 8:15 p.m.(approx.)
Thursday, August 4
“Dog Days” of Summer Evening Canine Hike at Boyd Big Tree Preserve
For dog owners and their well-behaved, well-socialized dogs
- In partnership with Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club
- Meet at the pavilion by the parking lot at 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
- Dogs must be kept on a six-foot (or shorter) leash as per DCNR regulations
Meet: 6:00 p.m.
Hike ends: 8:00 p.m. (approx.)
Wednesday, August 10
Morning Hike at Mt. Gretna
- In partnership with Day Hikers of Central PA
- Meet at the Education Center at Clarence Schock Memorial Park, 3283 Pinch Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
- Optional lunch meetup after the hike
If attending the Mt. Gretna hike, please join the group Day Hikers of Central PA. Membership is free. You will need to provide your name, a photo and agree to their waiver.
Meet: 10:00 a.m.
Hike ends: 12:00 p.m.(approx.)
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.(approx.)