Activity Schedule
2024 Fun & Recreational Hikes
Mark Your Calendar!!
Link Trail/East Branch Trail Loop
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: ≈ 7.0 Miles
Meeting Location: Double Run Nature Trail Parking Lot, RT 154, Worlds End State Park
Highlights: Double Run Waterfalls and Cascades, Warren’s Window, Bedrock Ledge Outcrops, Loyalsock Canyon Vista, Neeneha Falls, Mineral Spring, East Branch Trail Falls.
Leaders: Dave and Tuuk
Route: This slow paced loop hike utilizes the Link Trail, Canyon Vista Trail, Loyalsock Trail, and East Branch Trail to see a variety of waterfalls and cascades as well as the specular view from Loyalsock Canyon Vista. Plenty of time is allowed for photography.
Note: The hike calls for fording the East Branch Double Run. Should we be unable to cross it, or you are hesitant about the crossing, there is an alternate route.
Dress for the terrain and weather. Bring lunch, snacks, water, and trekking poles.
Connect the hike leaders with questions and RSVP's.
If there is enough interest, we can lead an autumn waterfall photography outing. If interested, please contact the leaders.
Dave Kowalewski
2024 Work Hikes
The Alpine Club will have it's second work hike on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Anyone interested in attending this work hike, please e-mail David Dahl at [email protected].
Prior to each date, those who said they would attend will receive a follow up e-mail to confirm their attendance. We ask that you make sure to reply if you will not be attending.
Those that have confirmed their attendance will then receive one more e-mail closer to the work date with details as to when and where everyone will meet.
Please e-mail David Dahl at [email protected] with questions.
2024 ANNUAL MEETING
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Alpine Club of Williamsport was held Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Hoss's Steak & Seafood House in Williamsport, Pa. Because this is an even-numbered year, and per our By-Laws Rule, adjusted due to the COVID-19 setback, it is the year for Election of new Officers. Officers were nominated and approved by Members present at the Meeting.
We are pleased and proud to announce those new Officers. We thank them for their continued service and we offer them our support for all their future work and decisions. And we thank Jenn Ulmer for her work and service during her term as President these past 2 years. Thanks Matt, Dave, Cathy and Jenn!
2024-2026 ACW officers:
President & Trail Co-Chairperson :
Vice President, Treasurer & Trail Co-Chairperson:
Secretary:
FOR REGULAR HIKE INFORMATION
FOR TRAIL CARE HIKE INFORMATION
Dave Dahl -- (570) 916-6702
Matt Gutberlet -- (570) 419-4460
ALPINE CLUB FUN OR WORK HIKES
Be sure to bring water and lunch, and wear clothes and shoes suitable for the day’s weather! Please read the Liability section before participating in an Alpine Club event.
MEETUP OPTIONS (Not applicable for Spring Work Hikes.)
The Alpine Club maintains the Loyalsock Trail (LT), which traverses Lycoming and Sullivan Counties. During work hikes we will concentrate on clearing the LT of debris, cutting over-hanging branches and brush, and clipping plants that may interfere with hikers’ view of the blazes.
Regular Alpine Club members understand the importance of annual spring work. For anyone interested in helping to maintain this well-used and acclaimed hiking trail, here is a great opportunity for you to give back to the hiking community which has provided well-maintained trails wherever you may roam. It’s also a great way to share some time with experienced local hikers!
The Alpine Club has loppers and clippers for use on these work hikes, but bringing your own is a great idea. Be sure to bring water and lunch, and wear clothes and shoes suitable for the day’s weather!
Please help maintain the Loyalsock Trail (LT). Your help is crucial in maintaining this historic trail which has existed since 1951. Dave will determine the work area each day. If you are willing to work on one of the eight trail sections or a portion of the LT at some other time, please contact Dave Dahl at: [email protected] or 570-916-6702.
If you would like to be e-mailed or called when any hikes are planned by a member during the year; or to get an e-reminder before a work hike; or if you would like to volunteer to lead a hike, Contact Dave Dahl at: [email protected] or 570-916-6702.
ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (NOT PART OF THE ALPINE CLUB)
| Eagles Mere Conservancy | Thursday and occasionally Tuesday hikes from the end of June through Labor Day. Hikers meet at the Outlet Pond along Route 42 in Eagles Mere at 9:30 a.m. Contact Ruth Rode at (570) 322-5878 for more info.
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| Keystone Trails Association | Pennsylvania Hiking Week Events, Special Hiking Weekends and Meetings.
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LIABILITY
The Alpine Club of Williamsport and/or its leaders, officers or representatives shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage to person and/or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips and/or activities of the Alpine Club. The assumption of risk which is inherent in this type of outdoor and rugged activity is implied on the part of each person who attends any Club event/trip. Every person participating in any said trip and/or activity assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who assumes responsibility for the minor. Any member or guest has the right to decline being transported to and from an event with or by another individual, or to decline to transport any other individual.