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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Latest News:

PETER’S MOUNTAIN APPALACHIAN TRAIL PARKING LOT TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
 
Harrisburg, PA, December 1, 2022– The Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club (SATC) will close this parking lot on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, so that the Robinson’s Excavating Company, of Dauphin PA, can regrade the surface and place a new layer of aggregate stone on the parking lot. The parking lot (PA Section 8) is located off Route 225 on top of Peter’s Mountain. (AT parking/Peter’s Mtn. Rte. 225 (40.411973,-76.930009).
 
All vehicles shall be removed by the evening of Tuesday, December 6th. There will be no motor vehicle access for Appalachian Trail parking from Route 225 during the project.
 
The repairs to the parking lot are being funded by the Appalacian Trail Conservancy with project assistance provided by SATC.
 
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SATC Holiday Party

TIME & DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2022
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 $5 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 7th 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
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Check out our full schedule of hikes and activities under the Hiking tab!

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     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!

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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.