The Lebanon Valley Hiking Club has put together some guidelines to ensure safety and a great experience for everyone.

Meeting Location: The group leader will set the meeting location and share these details in the Trail Trotter’s Times schedule.

Transportation: If you need a ride or wish to carpool, please contact the group leader for these details to be arranged.

Event Registration: All participants should register for the event they are interested in. This helps the group leader not only prepare the headcount, but allows for needed communication if event details change. Additionally, all participants to an event are required to sign in with the group leader through the sign-in sheet.

Pets: Reach out to the group leader to confirm if pets are allowed on the event.

Leave No Trace: LVHC practices Leave No Trace. Make yourself aware of the 7 principles and pack out what you pack in, please.

LVHC events are led by group leaders and events are rated by the group leader to the level of difficulty. This helps to ensure that the event you sign up for is manageable for you and you know what you are getting into. Always reach out to the group leader if you have any questions.

Below are some of the upcoming events hosted by The Lebanon Valley Hiking Club. These events and their details are in the Trail Trotter’s Times newsletter. Be sure to become a member to get the newsletter.

September 05, 2026

06 mile hike in the Valley Forge Historic Park, including the National Memorial Arch, JP Martin Trail, and the Visitor’s Center.

September 12, 2026

~08 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail southbound out of Duncannon to PA Route 850.

October 03, 2026

05-06 mile hike from Clarks Ferry Bridge Parking Area to Duncannon over the Susquehanna/Juniata Rivers. This hike includes a stop at the Doyle Hotel for lunch and at the local backpacking store Kinda Outdoorsy.

October 10, 2026

13.2 mile overnight hike from Bake Oven Knob Parking Area to Allentown Hiking Club Shelter.

November 15, 2026

4.5 mile hike from Pole Steeple in Pine Grove Furnace State Park to AT Museum.

November 28, 2026

4.5 mile hike through Shank Park in Hershey, PA.

December 06, 2026

LVHC members Christmas party!

December 12, 2026

~08 mile hike at the Lancaster County Central Park.

December 19, 2026

~14.5 mile overnight hike on the Appalachian Trail from Port Clinton southbound to PA Route 183.

December 31, 2026

New Year’s Eve hike in Coleman’s Park to Union Canal Park.