In 2015, four preview hikes will be held prior to the Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run. This year, 2 preview hikes will be held at a brisk pace, and 2 will be trail runs/speed hikes to familiarize participants with the course and its challenges.
Advance registration and payment ($10 per hike; no refunds) is required; limit 10 to 20 participants per hike. (Register early!)
Preview Hike #1: Saturday, May 16, 2015: Lock 12 to Otter Creek Campground; includes loop around Otter Creek. Meet at Otter Creek Campground at 9:00 AM to set up shuttle. This event is geared toward strong hikers and trail runners; pace will be more moderate than Preview Hike #2. Best option for hikers seeking a “preview” of the 25k option or trail runners/hikers planning to participate in the 50k. Rain or shine. Bring water and lunch. Leader: Alan Noble, 717-817-9430 or amnoble@live.com. Limited to 20 participants.
Preview Hike/Trail Run #2: Saturday, June 13, 2015: Pequea Creek Campground to Lock 12 (first half of 50k). Meet at Pequea Creek Campground at 9:00 AM to set up shuttle. This will be a fast-paced event—appropriate for trail runners and very fast hikers. This option is intended for trail runners participating in the 50k. Rain or shine. Bring water and lunch. Leader: Alan Noble, 717-817-9430 or amnoble@live.com. Limited to 10 participants.
Preview Hike/Trail Run #3: Saturday, July 25, 2015. Lock 12 to Otter Creek Campground, includes loop around Otter Creek. Meet at Otter Creek Campground at 9:00 AM to set up shuttle. This event is geared toward trail runners and very fast hikers participating in the 25k or 50k; pace will be fast. Rain or shine. Bring water and lunch. Leader: Alan Noble, 717-817-9430 or amnoble@live.com. Limited to 10 participants.
Preview Hike #4: Saturday, August 8, 2015. Pequea Creek Campground to Otter Creek Campground (does not include loop around Otter Creek Campground). Meet at Pequea Creek Campground at 9:00 AM to set up shuttle. Pace will be moderate. This event is appropriate for hikers and trail runners participating in the 50k. Rain or shine. Bring water and lunch. Leader: Alan Noble, 717-817-9430 or amnoble@live.com. Limited to 20 participants.
Click here to register for one or more of these Preview Hikes.