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'''Hawk Mountain Camp''' is a private [[Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scout]] camp located in East Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, outside the Borough of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. The camp is operated by the volunteers of [[Oreland Boy Scout Troop | '''Hawk Mountain Camp''' is a private [[Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scout]] camp located in East Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, outside the Borough of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. The camp is operated by the volunteers of [[Oreland Boy Scout Troop 1]] and is curently a year-round facility. The camp is 17.52 acres, and is 21.28 acres if you include the railroad right of way. The camp is a 3 mile hike from the [[Appalachian Trail]] and the Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary. <ref>Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds, Book #1093, pages 745-749</ref> | ||
The camp exists to develop the leadership of the scouts in a rustic environment. The camp has no electricity or running water and continues to be largely undeveloped. The camp allows scouts to explore the natural environment, develop self-relience, and allows thems to discover and learn new skills.<ref>*http://www.oreland1.org/hawkmountain.html</ref> | The camp exists to develop the leadership of the scouts in a rustic environment. The camp has no electricity or running water and continues to be largely undeveloped. The camp allows scouts to explore the natural environment, develop self-relience, and allows thems to discover and learn new skills.<ref>*http://www.oreland1.org/hawkmountain.html</ref> | ||
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===Natural Features=== | ===Natural Features=== | ||
The Indian Run (a tributary to the Little Schuylkill River) bisects the camp. It is the main feature of the camp and was one of the reasons why the camp was established there. Its average daily discharge was measured to be | The Indian Run (a tributary to the Little Schuylkill River) bisects the camp. It is the main feature of the camp and was one of the reasons why the camp was established there. Its average daily discharge was measured to be 15 cubic feet per second (0.4 m³/s).<ref>Penzone, J. M. (2003) "Climate and Its Effects on Stream Flow in the Appalachian Physiographic Province". Unpublished Paper, West Chester University.</ref> The estimated discharge at flood stage is approximately 85 ft³/s (2.4 m³/s) and the highest estimated discharge, observed in August 2004, was 250 ft³/s (7 m³/s). | ||
The underlying bedrock of the camp is composed of the mapped Bloomsburg Formation, which is defined as a red to greenish-gray sandstone, siltstone, and shale.<ref>Berg, T.M., Edmunds, W.E., Geyer, A.R. and others, compilers, (1980). Geologic Map of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey, Map 1, scale 1:250,000.</ref> The dominant rock types observed in the outcrops surrounding the camp are siltstone with shale partings. The outcrops to the north of the camp are dipping steeply (75° to 90°) but the south outcrops have a gentle dip of 15° to 30°. This might imply a fault running through the camp closely following the track of the Indian Run. | The underlying bedrock of the camp is composed of the mapped Bloomsburg Formation, which is defined as a red to greenish-gray sandstone, siltstone, and shale.<ref>Berg, T.M., Edmunds, W.E., Geyer, A.R. and others, compilers, (1980). Geologic Map of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey, Map 1, scale 1:250,000.</ref> The dominant rock types observed in the outcrops surrounding the camp are siltstone with shale partings. The outcrops to the north of the camp are dipping steeply (75° to 90°) but the south outcrops have a gentle dip of 15° to 30°. This might imply a fault running through the camp closely following the track of the Indian Run. | ||
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The troop formally started to offer other troops in the area to utilze the camp at this time. Many Philadelphia area troops, as well as local units began camping at Hawk Mountain in steady numbers. The troop decided to construct three additional lean-tos at the established campsites to better serve those utilizing the camp. A formal campfire site was also established for ceremonies. | The troop formally started to offer other troops in the area to utilze the camp at this time. Many Philadelphia area troops, as well as local units began camping at Hawk Mountain in steady numbers. The troop decided to construct three additional lean-tos at the established campsites to better serve those utilizing the camp. A formal campfire site was also established for ceremonies. | ||
Over the past few years, many structures at camped were replaced, modified, or rebuilt. All of the bridges were replaced. Many flood walls were also repaired. In March 2003, a 16 ft by 20 ft addition to the Main Cabin was added expanding the | Over the past few years, many structures at camped were replaced, modified, or rebuilt. All of the bridges were replaced. Many flood walls were also repaired. In March 2003, a 16 ft by 20 ft addition to the Main Cabin was added expanding the kitchen area. The new addition sadly, was short lived has the Main Cabin was burned to the ground. The Main Cabin was rebuilt in under a year to its current size. | ||
Trails winding through the areas less traveled have been constructed over the years. A memorial nature trail and a boardwalk through the swamp have all been completed to allow the visitor a glimpse into these often inaccessable areas. | Trails winding through the areas less traveled have been constructed over the years. A memorial nature trail and a boardwalk through the swamp have all been completed to allow the visitor a glimpse into these often inaccessable areas. | ||
