MULTI-DAY
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Multi-day Hiking
From May to November weekend hiking trips are scheduled with overnight accommodations at B&B’s and Lodges within a 2-3 hour drive. Places visited have been: Hickory Run State Park, World’s End State Park, Chincoteague VA, Promised Land State Park, and Susquehannock State Forest. Coordinator: Julius Meisel (302) 547-9350. List scope = future, this month & next 3.
Multi-day Backpacking
Weekend trips from April through November to picturesque mountain areas in State Parks and Forests. Most trips are moderately strenuous and will vary in length from 5 to 10 miles per day. We do offer a beginners trip in the spring, which is less strenuous. Backpackers must be in good physical condition. Recent trips have been to Massanutten Mountain, VA, Shenandoah National Park, VA, the Appalachian Trail, NJ, PA & MD, and Susquehannock State Forest in PA. Coordinator: Bill Hardam (302) 654-6577. List scope = future, this month & next 3.
06/09/2023 - 06/11/2023 All Day Loyalsock Trail Backpacker, North Central, PA (25-27 mi)
Jin Xu jx2519@gmail.com (267) 206-7741 Gary Reeser (443) 350-0659
This 3-day, 2-night trip on the Loyalsock Link Trail (plus a side trip to Haystack and Dutchman’s Fall) will take you to some of the most stunning vistas in Worlds End State Park. The views at High Rock and Canyon Vista are awe-inspiring. The uniquely beautiful and fun Haystacks on the Loyalsock Creek pleases kids young and old.
As can be expected, vistas often come after steep climbs. Although the climbs are not long, they are quite steep and rocky; difficult with a backpack on your back. Please pack lightly and wear sturdy and comfortable shoes. Hiking poles are very useful as well as bug spray since some sections may be swampy. Please make sure to bring backpacking essentials. The daily mileages are about 8, 10 and 8. Please meet at Worlds End State Park Visitor Center (GPS: 41.47187, -76.58143) on June 9 (Friday) at 10:00 am. We’ll register our cars and start hiking soon afterward.
Please TEXT leaders (Jin Xu, 267/217-2151 or Gary Reeser, 443/350-0659) to ask questions and sign up. Participants will need to let leaders know of their recent backpack experiences as every participant contributes to the safety of the whole group.
We’ll have at least one carpool from Holiday Inn in Lansdale, PA near the entrance to I-476 at 7:00am on Friday. Other carpool options can be arranged by the participants.
Worlds End State Park – Visitor Center | Parking Fee: No / Restroom Available: Usually | 82 Cabin Bridge Road, Forksville, PA 18616 | 41.471751, -76.581602 | Take I-95N to I 476N to I80 W to Buckhorn. At Buckhorn take Pa 42 north towards Eagles Mere. At Eagles Mere take PA 3009 towards Worlds End State Park.