We’re going camping, hiking and attending a Demolition Derby April 22 to April 24, 2016!
We will be camping OUTSIDE Friday and Saturday nights at Mrs. Pappas’ father’s 11 acre property in Shartlesville, PA ( GPS use 3400 Mountain Road, Hamburg PA,19526) located at the base of the Blue Mountains. The weather could be cold, warm, or rainy so pack accordingly. On Saturday, we will hike the Appalachian Trail to Pulpit Rock and the Pinnacle, and in the evening attend a Demolition Derby. Need tent nights? Need to cook for advancement? We’ve got you covered! Sign up and let’s get going!
The Appalachian Trail is nearly a 2,200 mile hiking trail through the Appalachian Mountain Range that goes through 14 different states. It is the longest “hiking-only” footpath in the world. Also among the longest continuously marked trails with 2×6 white blazes. It is the largest and longest running volunteer conservation project in the world, consisting of 31 distinct maintenance clubs. Pack a day pack, sturdy boots or shoes, 2 water bottles, sunscreen, hat, and binoculars (it is the beginning of Hawk migration).
Like to see cars drive into one another, pile up, stall, steam, and get smashed? Like action then this is the trip to go on! Get ready for the action at Mountain Springs Arena Demolition Derby at 7 pm. This is a rain or shine event. Covered seating is available.
We’ll meet at OLPH at 4:15 pm for roll call and depart for Shartlesville, PA on Friday April 22 at 4:30 PM. We hope to beat some of the rush hour traffic. The drive is approximately 125 miles, 2 hours without traffic. Cooking dinner in foil was a success on the last trip, so please pack your foil wrapped dinner (please label with your name) for Friday night. We will set up camp, make dinner, and settle in for a campfire. On Saturday, we’ll awaken, eat a hot breakfast, build our lunches, and head for the Appalachian Trail by car – about a 20 minute ride. The hike to the Pinnacle and back is roughly 4 to 5 hours, depending on our pace. Be prepared, if weather is inclement, we will go to Crystal Cave in Kutztown, so bring $10 for admission. We’ll eat another great meal, and head to the arena for the Demo Derby. Food and concession stands are in the Arena. If you wish to purchase something, please bring money. We’ll head home Sunday morning after breakfast.
Backpacks and Class A are not necessary, but Class B or C are required to wear to derby. What are you waiting for? Pack your gear and let’s GO!
Trip cost $40, covers trip expenses and admission to Demo Derby
Registration closes Friday evening, April 15th
Link to Registration. https://www.thepathfinders.org/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=55928
Link to Payment Page: http://www.troop49oakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Demo-Derby-payment-2016.pdf
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