Appalachian Trail - Duncannon Entrance - Duncannon, PA
Discover the Appalachian Trail – Duncannon Entrance, a scenic dog park in Duncannon, PA, perfect for pet owners seeking dog-friendly hiking adventures. This trail offers a moderately challenging hike with steep ascents and rocky terrain, making it ideal for active dogs and their owners who enjoy a bit of adventure. While the trail is not wheelchair accessible, it provides a beautiful natural setting where dogs are welcome to explore alongside their humans.
Located at 99-37 Inn Rd, this pet-friendly trail features marked paths and stunning views, including the rewarding summit of Hawk Rock. Dog owners should note that some sections include rock scrambles that may be difficult for dogs, so caution is advised. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this dog park in Duncannon, PA, offers a tranquil and invigorating outdoor experience for you and your furry friend.
FAQ for Appalachian Trail – Duncannon Entrance in Duncannon Pennsylvania:
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Dogs are allowed on the trails, but some sections, especially those with technical and rocky terrain, might not be safe for dogs off-leash.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? No, the park entrance and parking lot are not wheelchair accessible.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, this dog park is part of the Appalachian Trail with marked hiking trails, including a moderately steep trail to Hawk Rock and challenging rock scramble sections.
- Where is the best place to park? There is a parking lot at the entrance on Inn Rd as well as additional parking at the top of the mountain near the walk over bridge over 225.
Reviews
Easy to navigate with the marked trail. Very steep in bankment yet appropriately arranged with stepping stones and steps. This section is not for the faint of heart.
It was a wonderful wonderful hike to the top of the Hawk Rock. I did it on January 22nd with 6 in of snow in the ground and when I got to the top at 11:35 a.m. it was 2° actual temperature minus 11 with the wind chill. I smiled the whole way several stops to warm my hands under my armpits other than that it was a very tranquil and beautiful beautiful hike!
This is a wonderful trail. Would recommend first timers to be prepared to be challenged. The view from the top is well worth the hike
nice moderate hike there, very rocky, but view is worth it
This section of AT, typically starts with hikers making their way across the Clarks Ferry bridge down off of Cove mountain and through the town of Duncannon. There’s a fairly steep ascent to top of Peters Mtn but one can take the Susquehanna trail about .25 mile up to avoid one mile of AT and it’s not as steep. This section of AT is 6.5 miles from railroad track at commuter parking lot at bridge at the junction of 322/22 and 147 over to the AT walk over bridge over 225. There is a parking lot there as well(225) at top of the mountain. There is a section of this trail that has a decent rock scramble with a little technical aspect to it so I would say dogs are probably not recommended on this section of AT.