MAGS Gobble ’Til You Wobble Back-to-Back Pack Hike
November 27 - November 28
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| November 27 & 28, 2026 (Friday/Saturday) | |
| Event Name | |
| MAGS Gobble ’Til You Wobble Back-to-Back Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Rd, Schnecksville, PA | |
| Check-in time for event | |
| 08:00 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| Fireman’s Trail (Quiet + Moderate) Distance: ~3 miles Why it’s great: Wooded, cooler, fewer hikers, gentle elevation Best for: Dogs who prefer calmer environmentsElk Ridge Loop (Scenic + Active Dogs) Distance: 4–5 miles Why it’s great: Wide open ridge views, lots of space, fun climbs Covered Bridge Trail (Easiest + Water Access) |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Denise Mitterando | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (908) 294-1952 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| deemitt@live.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $20 for 1 day $25 for 2 days | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| MAGS | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) — Open 24 hours 7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: (610) 904-1776 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street 1627 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102 Open: 24 hours Phone: (610) 402-8000 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| Pedometer | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike) |