Welcome to the website of the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club. SATC is one of 30 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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Pennsylvania AT Hike Series To Begin!
Help Celebrate the AT’s 100 th Anniversary! Have you ever set a goal of hiking the length of the AT in Pennsylvania but didn’t want to tackle it yourself? You have hiked a lot of the AT in Pa over the years but are still missing a few sections? Or are you just reading this and the thought of hiking the whole AT in PA is appealing to you? Then consider joining SATC’s “AT – Hike Across PA” series. The series began with the first section hike on Saturday, March 15th at the Maryland/Pennsylvania line and will continue hiking northbound to the Pennsylvania/NJ line. We have planned 25 sections hikes in total, 17 section hikes between March and November in 2025 and 8 section hikes between March and July in 2026. We will schedule them on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an easy-to-remember routine. All hikes are shuttle hikes, which means that we will need drivers/cars to shuttle between the beginning and end of the hikes. The hike details are listed in the quarterly hike schedule that is posted in the Bushwack Bulletin, SATC web site and in our weekly Trail Mail. Pennsylvania is known for its rocky footpath, so it is very important that you wear hiking shoes/boots that will protect your feet and give you good traction. Always pack snacks, a lunch, and plenty of water. There may be water sources along the trail, but they can’t always be counted on. You will also need to dress properly for the various weather conditions, by wearing layers that can be adjusted, as you get warmer or cooler throughout the hike. If you have any questions about the series, contact either Cindy Radich or Gail Brossman. For questions in regard to a particular section’s terrain, elevation, or conditions, contact the hike leader. We are looking forward to hiking with you! |
Become A Steward of the Appalachian Trail Join SATC to hike with us, help with trail maintenance on the Appalachian Trail, special projects and conservation efforts. And, you'll add some like-minded friends along the way!
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. |
