Name: Happy Hiker: Leave No Trace
Start: 2025-06-19T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-19T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Clark Nature Preserve

Happy Hiker: Leave No Trace

Lancaster Conservancy

A happy hiker is a prepared hiker! Join us for the second event in our 2025 Happy Hiker series!

Clark Nature Preserve

Happy Hiker

What’s the difference between a happy hiker and a sad hiker? Our Happy Hiker series, of course! Join us for six evening programs with basic lessons on how to be a happy hiker, including first aid, map reading, choosing the right gear, and natural history.

What’s the difference between a happy hiker and a sad hiker? Our third annual Happy Hiker series, of course! Join us for one or all of our six 2025 Happy Hiker series hikes. Based on the <a href="https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/" title="https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hiker’s Ten Essentials</a> and <a href="https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/" title="https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leave No Trace</a> principles, each evening program will include nature knowledge nuggets and a short, easy hike to practice what we’re learning! This series full of fun activities, mini-challenges, and the opportunity to practice new skills will help make every hike safer and more enjoyable.We will take full advantage of our new hiking pole skills and the long daylight hours by hiking a rugged loop using the Ralph Goodno Loop Trail at Clark Nature Preserve, the famously rocky Conestoga Trail, and the universally accessible Lloyd Clark Trail. We’ll practice Leave No Trace as we visit two unique geological features and learn to leave these places better than we find them.What to Expect: This will be a 3-mile strenuous, rocky, and rugged loop with some steep sections. There is a port-a-john available on site. This series is recommended for ages 12 and up (anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult).What to Bring: Wear hiking boots or trail shoes appropriate for uneven, rocky trail experiences. Bring hiking poles (we have some sets to borrow) and a backpack with snacks and water. Dress for the weather.Hike Leader: Peggy Eppig, Conservation Educator with Lancaster Conservancy, is an environmental historian and dynamic conservation educator who offers a hands-on approach to every theme from deep-time history to 21st century conservation methods and practices. She brings over 30 years of experience in interpretive and experiential education. Her wilder interests include ornithology (birds), herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), silvology (woodlands), and natural history illustration.Animal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home.Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.Lancaster Conservancy’s efforts to provide Leave No Trace education to the community are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority.

<h3>Thank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!</h3>

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