ELLEN KONECNY, KATHY HENGEN & KAY WILLIAMS
(‘The Three Hikerteers”) will lead a ~ 6 mile trek in one of PA’s newest state
parks: the BOYD BIG TREE CONSERVATION AREA, Dauphin County.
Trails are mostly easy walking on old coach and gravel roads, except one
moderately steep, rocky climb. The hike leads through a mountain forest rich
with second growth oaks, hickories and beeches – home to deep forest birds,
including woodpeckers, evidenced by the many holes found in trees. Be on the
lookout for amphibians on this early spring day when we visit the spring-fed
pond. After the hike, hungry hikers can opt to partake in lunch at Esther’s
Restaurant in Fredericksburg.
Note: Distance to trailhead from our meeting place is approx. 60 miles.
If you want to drive direct, Big Boyd is located on Fishing Creek Valley Rd.,
Harrisburg. Using a GPS the coordinate would be the intersection of Fishing
Creek Valley Rd. & Frog Hollow Rd. Approach from the west off route
322/22 the entrance will be on the right immediately past Frog Hollow Rd.
From the east, the entrance will be on your left just before Frog Hollow Rd.
Meeting Place: 9:00 A.M. @ Boyer’s IGA Market in Womelsdorf at jct. of routes 419 &
422. (Park away and in rear of the market, off Route 419 side).
Contact: Ellen 610-775-2677, Kathy 610-603-9461, Kay 610-796-7602
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