MAGS Gobble ’Til You Wobble Back-to-Back Pack Hike
2026-11-27 - 2026-11-28
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/Map

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)
Distance: 1–2 miles
Why it’s great for dogs: Shaded, flat, follows Jordan Creek, lots of sniffing opportunities

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

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street
1627 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
Open: 24 hours
Phone: (610) 402-8000

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)

MAGS Paws & Pinecones Holiday Hike
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-06
Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club

Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike

December 5 & 6, 2026

Event Name

MAGS Paws & Pinecones Holiday Hike

Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map

D&R Canal Towpath Ride – Frenchtown, NJ

Check-in time for event

08:00 am

Brief Trail Description

Sections of the
D&R Canal State Park are part of the regional trail systems including the
East Coast Greenway and the Circuit Trail as our trail provides a safe, well
maintained off road trail for people to explore NJ.

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)

Crown Veterinary Specialists and Associates, 23 Blossom Hill Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833 (908) 236-412

Closest Hospital or Emergency Service

Hunterdon Medical Center 2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822-4604

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)
