Rannels Kettle Run in Winter

Schedule

Sun Feb 02 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Upper Hopewell Forge Wildlife Sanctuary | Lititz, PA

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About this Event

As one of Lancaster Conservancy’s most northern preserves, the late-successional forest at Rannels Kettle Run Nature Preserve contains many large trees and snags which provide ample homes for birds, insects, and small mammals. As we hike, we’ll talk about how decaying trees play a vital role in keeping other elements of the forest alive and healthy. This area of forest is prone to keeping snow on the ground longer than other areas in Lancaster County. If there is snow, we’ll bring tracking guidebooks along to try to identify what we’re seeing.

What to Expect:
This 4.3-mile figure eight hike has some steep ups and downs and about 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Our route will take us on the Horseshoe Trail, through State Game Land, and then into Rannels Kettle Run preserve twice. There are no restrooms available onsite. If there is snow, our route may be revised based on the depth of snow.

What to Bring:

Bring water, snacks, pertinent personal first aid, sufficient layers, and hiking poles (optional). If there is snow, traction will be required. Yak tracks or micro spikes are sufficient for light snow. Deep snow will require snowshoes. If traction is required, you will be informed of this ahead of time. Animal track identification guides are optional to bring if there is snow.
Where to Meet:

Parking lot on Pumping Station Road (Upper Hopewell Forge Wildlife Sanctuary); GPS Coordinates: 40.238851, -76.336638

Hike Leader: Before joining the Interpretive Ranger team in 2022, Kate Prisby partnered with Lancaster Conservancy in riparian buffer work at Climbers Run and building the new trail system at Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves. She enjoys sharing the amazing landscapes Lancaster Conservancy stewards with others.

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 a day in advance for severe weather. 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 and refunded.

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Where is it happening?

Upper Hopewell Forge Wildlife Sanctuary, Pumping Station Road, Lititz, United States

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Tickets

USD 7.18

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Host or Publisher Lancaster Conservancy

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