

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eckville Shelter History Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet at the Game Commission Parking Lot on Pine Swamp Road, 409 Pine Swamp Road. This historical 4-mile hike to the Eckville Appalachian Trail Shelter begins at Pine Swamp Road and follows a time-honored, blue-blazed route steeped in Appalachian Trail history. The climb winds steadily through mature forest and rocky outcrops before connecting with the Appalachian Trail itself, where generations of hikers have passed through this corridor of Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain. The destination, the Eckville Appalachian Trail Shelter, is one of the oldest shelters on the AT and uniquely includes a caretaker’s residence—making it a living link to the early stewardship of the Trail. This hike offers not only a rewarding ascent and scenic ridge walking, but also a meaningful opportunity to experience a landmark that reflects the enduring spirit, community, and volunteer legacy of the Appalachian Trail. Please bring snacks, fluids and an interest in learning about the history of the Appalachian Trail and the Eckville area and Shelter in Berks County.
Hike Leader: Howard Reid (610) 420-8194;  howardnreidjr@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kempton/eckville-shelter-history-hike/200029640533735
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 92

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029640533735?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kempton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kempton
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 409 Pine Swamp Rd, Kempton, PA 19529-9384, United States
- **lat**: 40.62748
- **long**: -75.95282
- **full address**: 409 Pine Swamp Rd, Kempton, PA 19529-9384, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club (https://allevents.in/org/blue-mountain-eagle-climbing-club/13912325)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 409 Pine Swamp Rd, Kempton, PA 19529-9384, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Eckville Shelter History Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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