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Program runs
from June 1 to August 10

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Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 0.80 miles

Restrooms: No

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: No

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Gettysburg College (Quarry Pond)

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Please note: Vehicles should park in the Muscleman's parking area.

  1. (Step #4 in the printed materials) At the fork in the path make the second right toward the first of the two red brick buildings (Haaland Hall).
  2. At the second fork in the path, stay straight/to the right as the path winds around the red brick buildings. The football stadium (Musselman Stadium) will be to your left.
  3. Continue on the path following it behind all the brick buildings toward the train tracks.
  4. Carefully enter the gravel road from the paved area. The pond will be to your right.
  5. Follow the gravel road around the pond.
  6. The post will be located to the left of the road across from the bells.
  7. Continue following the gravel road as it goes around the pond.
  8. At the fork in the road bear right staying on the gravel road and head back to the original parking area.

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