Hiking Tours

Wind Cave Exploration, Hike & Lunch

Sat., Mar. 13, 2010, 11:00am-3:00pm

Did you know that the Lower Susquehanna is the site of a tectonic cave – a cavern formed by layers of shifting rock versus the typical limestone and water formation? Here’s your chance to take a guided tour of this unique cave located on the Conestoga Trail in LancasterCounty. Your day will begin at Shank’s Mare with a shuttle to the trailhead. Hike in and explore the cave with our guides. Following your spelunking adventure, stop at the Lock 12 Historic Area and enjoy a delicious trailside lunch. Fee includes shuttle, guides and lunch.

Members $35/Person, Non-Members $39/Person. Winter Special – sign up 1 person at regular price, get second person at half price.

Winter & Spring in the Vineyard - Vineyard Hike & Hot Mulled Wine

With Shank’s Mare & Moon Dancer Winery

Sat., Apr, 10, 2010, 11am-2pm

Meet at Moon Dancer Winery and join Shank’s Mare as we take a leisurely hike through the vineyards. The day begins with Winemaker Jim Miller giving us a tour of the wine cellars. Then he will guide us through the vines sharing information on the seasonal stages of a working vineyard as we enjoy beautiful countryside and Susquehanna River views. We’ll have a delicious Shank’s Mare lunch with mulled wine by a campfire along the trail. Then, relax with live music back at the tasting bar as you complete a most enjoyable day with Shank’s Mare and Moon Dancer Winery.

Fee includes hike/tour, lunch and wine tasting.

Members - $36/Person. Non-Members - $40/Person

Winter Hike Series

Explore the River Hills with Guided Hikes on the Mason-Dixon Trail

$5/Person; $10/Family registration fee includes shuttle, guide, and a special donation as noted. Lock 2 Café open for trail snacks and lunches.

Native Lands Heritage Hike – Sat., April 3, 2010, 10:30am-12:30pm – Moderate Difficulty

Take the Shank’s Mare shuttle up to Highpoint Park to hop on the Native Lands Heritage Trail portion of the Mason-Dixon. We’ll visit the Dritt cemetery, cross the site of the Susquehannock Indian Village, and take a side trip to the 1700’s restored Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area offices. Proceeds from this hike benefit the SGHA.

Apollo Park to Shank’s Mare Hike –Sat., May 1, 2010, 10:30am-2:00pm – Difficult

Meet at Shank’s Mare for a shuttle ride south to Apollo County Park. Hike north to Shank’s Mare along the Mason-Dixon as it climbs the ridges above the Susquehanna. Proceeds from this hike benefit Mason-Dixon Trail Club.

Winter Waterfowl on the Susquehanna

Sun., Feb. 21, 2010, 1:00-3:00pm

With the help of representatives from York County Parks, join us for an afternoon hike in search of the waterfowl that winter on the Susquehanna. We’ll get a preview of birding guides, binoculars, and spotting scopes, and talk about the winter waterfowl that inhabit our area, as well as show us descriptive information on how to spot these birds. Then we’ll head outside for a leisurely walk along the River to spot the migratory birds that frequent our area this time of year. Who knows what we’ll see. Bring binoculars and field guides. Hike refreshments and lunch available at Lock 2 Café. Free Program.

Hikers enjoy a trip through the vineyard at Moon Dancer and a delicious lunch on the trail complete with wine tasting and campfire.