Batona Hiking Club upcoming events

Canceled APPALACHIAN TRAIL from ROUTE 183 TO ROUTE 645, 17963 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This hike is canceled.

11.2 miles. Meet 9:00 a.m. at the Route 645 AT parking lot, 462-518 Geary Wolfe Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (40.506784, -76.377165). This is a shuttle hike, so cars are needed. We will meet and then drive a few cars over to the start on Route 183 (40°31'37.1"N 76°13'24.8"W, Bethel, PA 19507) and then walk one-way back to our cars. Join us as the peak fall colors are out on the Appalachian Trail. We will hike to six of the best Appalachian Trail views in eastern PA, including the famous Kimmel View, Fisher Lookout, and 500 Shower Steps vistas. This trail has a lot of ups and downs and about 1,500 feet of total elevation gain, so bring plenty of water and snacks and lunch for one of the vistas. Hiking boots recommended. Bad weather will postpone or cancel this hike.

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or contact leader. Cost: $1.00. Leader: Sam Friedman, 717-623-0255, stateofpa@protonmail.com.

CHESLEN PRESERVE, LONG HIKE, 19032 (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

15 miles. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in small lot on Rte. 162 at south end of ChesLen. From Rte.1, follow Rte. 82 north into Unionville. Turn right onto Rte. 162 and continue until you pass Scott Road/Kelsall Road. Lot will be on the right (39.908068, -75.735500). Explore this beautiful preserve, with its varied terrain and ecology. Located near the Laurels, this property was part of King Ranch. Parts of the preserve strongly resemble our traditional King Ranch hike. Some muddy, wet areas. We will cross several suspended bridges. ChesLen has improved and re-opened a beautiful, new trail (blazed blue) near the northern end of the preserve. Face mask optional. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Boots recommended. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader. Cost: $1.00. Leader: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.

SPRINGFIELD TRAIL/SMEDLEY PARK, 19064 (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

5 - 6 miles. Meet leader at 9:00 a.m. at the parking area for Smedley Park, located on Paper Mill Road just after you cross the trolley tracks (Paper Mill Trolley Stop) in Springfield, PA (39°54'56.8"N 75°21'29.9"W). We will hike the Springfield Trail loop that passes through Smedley Park and nearby woods and neighborhoods. Option to continue for a longer hike (total 11-12 miles) by crossing into the Crum Woods trails on the Swarthmore campus, RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting the leader. Limit 15 participants, including leader. Bring water and snacks. If doing the longer hike, also bring lunch. Cost $1.00. Leader: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.

Batona Hiking Club upcoming events

**Canceled** APPALACHIAN TRAIL from ROUTE 183 TO ROUTE 645, 17963 (24 Oct 2026)

CHESLEN PRESERVE, LONG HIKE, 19032 (25 Oct 2026)

SPRINGFIELD TRAIL/SMEDLEY PARK, 19064 (15 Nov 2026)

Canceled APPALACHIAN TRAIL from ROUTE 183 TO ROUTE 645, 17963 (24 Oct 2026)