Welcome ​to the website of the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club.  SATC is one of 31 volunteer clubs that help maintain the world's largest hiking-only path, the Appalachian Trail. We offer about 100 group hikes each year,  mostly in and around Central Pennsylvania - otherwise known to many thru hikers as "Rocksylvania". We support and practice "Leave No Trace" principles and welcome your participation!​
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SATC Holiday Party
 
 
TIME & DATE:  Saturday, December 9, 2023
                         5:30 PM – Social Time
                         6:00 PM – Dinner
                       
LOCATION:  Community Center at Bent Creek Crossing 2100 Bent Creek Blvd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
 
MENU: Please bring along a salad, covered dish, or a dessert to share with all. Beverages, roasted turkey and baked ham will be provided by SATC. If you aren’t able to bring a food item, a $10 donation is welcomed and may be paid at the door. We ask that you bring your own place setting and utensils and a bag to take home your dirty dishes.
         
RSVP by Wednesday, December 6th with number attending, the food item you are bringing or if you will be bringing a monetary donation. RSVP to Mark Press at anothguy@yahoo.com
 
After dinner, enjoy the music of the Blue Blazes and join in the singing of holiday songs.
 
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 4:30 pm to help with set-up or stay afterward to help with cleanup. Thank you!
 
Directions:
 
From I-81 exit 57, take PA-114 E; follow PA-114 to Bent Creek Blvd.; turn left onto Bent Creek Blvd.; turn left onto Blue Mtn. Vista.
 
From Carlisle Pike, take PA-114 W; follow PA-114 to Bent Creek Blvd.; turn right onto Bent Creek Blvd.; turn left onto Blue Mtn. Vista.
 
Parking:
 
Please do not park in the Bridges of Bent Creek parking lot. You may park along Blue Mtn. Vista but do not park on the grass nor block any driveways.

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What Our Members Say About SATC!

"SATC hikes are always fun and well organized. I've met many good friends by being a member." Tom N.

​"Thank you so much for organizing the A.T. Hike Across Pennsylvania series. I never would have, or could have, completed the 229 miles on my own." C.W.