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9/26/2010 - 10/1/2010
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POCONO MOUNTAINS, PENNSYLVANIA


Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Program #: 14629RJ
Outdoor Adventures: Walking/Hiking
Also available without accommodations for commuters 		ACTIVITY
LEVEL:
 5

5 nights
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9/26/2010



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Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in the Pocono Mountains - a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap, then climb up to and follow long, rocky ridges only a few thousand feet above sea level. Participants will hone their hiking skills on hikes of different lengths, culminating in three 3 to 6 hour hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Natural history slide lectures come to life through the keen eye of a naturalist guide as you examine local flora and fauna. Learn trail orientation, hiking safety and the history and preservation of a national treasure.



Daily hikes vary from 3-8 miles. Small groups formed according to skill. Elevation gains of up to 1000 feet. Participants must be able to carry a day pack.



Program in association with the Shawnee Institute.



Pocono Mountains

A recreational destination in every season for hiking, skiing, fishing or rafting, the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania feature some of the most beautiful scenery in the state, from fall foliage to sparkling waterfalls.



Road Scholar Instructors

Doyle Nelson
Doyle Nelson is a Road Scholar program coordinator and a hiking and river guide at the Shawnee Institute in Pennsylvania. He retired from the National Park Service in 2006 after 35 years. His career included assignments as a seasonal backcountry and climbing ranger at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, a backcountry ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, and a supervisory park ranger at Yosemite National Park.
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What's Included...

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail


You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...

  • 5 nights accommodations
  • 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Expert-led lectures: 5
  • Hands-on experiences: 5
  • Performances: 1

Plus these special experiences...

  • Three day of hiking on the renowned Appalachian Trail with experienced, knowledgeable guides.
  • A guided walk with a superb naturalist to acquaint you with the natural features of the Poconos.
  • A yoga stretching class to help you relax at the end of the day.
  • A talk by a National Park Ranger about the cultural history of the area.
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