Choose Your Pace: A Hiking Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

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Hike a stretch of the Appalachian Trail in the Pocono Mountains at your own pace, explore trails each day and learn about the region’s history from a local historian and park ranger.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace

What's this trip about?

    Hike a stretch of the Appalachian Trail in the Pocono Mountains at your own pace, explore trails each day and learn about the region’s history from a local historian and park ranger.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityShawnee on Delaware
End CityShawnee on Delaware

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Winter Sports

Destinations

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Reception, Welcome Dinner, Orientation, Class Shawnee on Delaware

Inn check-in from 4:30 p.m. Remember to bring your name-tag (sent previously).

CHECK-IN: Hotel Room Check-in is available from 4:30 p.m. on. PROGRAM REGISTRATION: After you check in at the front desk and get settled into your room, join your fellow Road Scholars...

Day 2 Mt. Minsi Hikes, Historical Presentation Shawnee on Delaware

Three hiking options to choose from in Pennsylvania on The Appalachian Trail for today: Moderate Hike: a 3 mile hike with plenty of rest stops. Elevation gain is up to 600 feet. Moderately Challenging Hike: a 4.5 mile hike with several rest stops and rocky terrain wit...

Day 3 Camp Mohican Morning & Afternoon Hikes, Evening Concert Shawnee on Delaware

We begin to explore New Jersey's section of the AT. The Moderate Hike will be a 3 mile hike with plenty of rest stops and similar terrain to yesterday's hike. Today's Moderately Challenging and Challenging Hikes will once again experience rocky terrain and gains of ov...

Day 4 Naturalist Walk, Free Time, Leave No Trace Class, NPS Class Shawnee on Delaware

Today's hike will be a nature walk for all. This hike will be 3 miles and offer moderately rocky terrain, elevation under 500 feet and a slower "learning" pace.

We will begin the day with an invigorating stretch. Led by a biology professor/naturalist, this morni...

Day 5 Dunnfield Creek/Sunfish Pond Hikes, Farewell Dinner Shawnee on Delaware

Today we'll offer 3 hiking groups: 3, 7 and 10 miles. The Moderate Hike will be 3 miles with a moderate gain. The Moderately Challenging Hike will be 7 miles with rocky terrain and 1000 feet of elevation gain, and the Challenging Hike will be 10 miles with rocky terra...

Day 6 Program Concludes Shawnee on Delaware

Check-out is by 11:00 a.m.

After breakfast, the program will conclude. Checkout of rooms is by 11 a.m. We hope you have enjoyed your Road Scholar learning adventure and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,079
Price per day$180
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 3
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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