Events

Date:
January 22, 2025

Time:
6:15pm

Location:

Gettysburg Area High School 

Description:

Please see the attached flyer for further details.  For questions please call 717-337-4137 or email kgaskin@wellspan.org.

Description:

Hike your way to better health with The Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided Fitness Hikes!  These fully guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned hikers; we will take breaks as necessary and maintain a moderate group pace.   Trails may be uneven or muddy. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Walks are held rain or shine. In case of severe weather please check www.facebook.com/healthyadamscounty .

 

 

NEW HIKE!
Friday, Nov. 15, 9:30 am
Hosack Run
3.5 Mies, Moderately difficuly
 Park at the end of Quarry Gap Rd. From 30 West, turn right onto 233 at the traffic light by the Caledonia Furnace. Go 1 mile on 233 then turn left onto Quarry Gap Rd, at the sign for Hosack Run Campground. Proceed up Quarry Gap Rd to the end.   This is a moderately difficult 3.5 mile hike with significant elevation gain on the AT portion of the hike (and significant elevation loss on the Hosack Run Trail. The AT section passes by the Quarry Gap Shelter and a very nice section of mountain laurel. The Hosack Run Trail has a few creek crossing, although the water should be very low. Please let us know if you have questions.

 

 

Sunday, Dec. 1st 1:30 pm
Gettysburg National Military Park 
 PA Monument to Devil’s Den
4 miles.
Starting at the PA Monument at the corner of Hancock and Pleasanton Avenues on the GNMP battlefield.  The hike is about 4 miles on grassy trails, roads and woodland trail crossing through a bit of the wheatfield and turning around near Devil’s Den.  

 

Hike Prepared!
Trails may be uneven and muddy or snowy. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Layered clothing is advised. Walks are held snow or shine, but please check the Healthy Adams County Facebook page in case of ice or other weather cancellations.