Event
DATE: 09/24/2020-09/27/2020
TIME: All Day (Prompt start, estimated end.)
MILEAGE: 43 miles
The Black Forest Trail, a 43-mile loop through Tiadaghton State Forest, is generally considered the toughest backpacking trail in Pennsylvania. There are steep, rocky climbs, multiple stream fordings, rattlesnakes and bears. We will leave Delaware early Thursday morning, drive to Slate Run and do a half day of hiking followed by three full days to finish on Sunday. Daily details are Day 1: 7 miles / 1500 ft of climb, Day 2: 11 miles / 1900 ft of climb, Day 3: 13 miles / 2500 ft climb, Day 4: 13 miles 2700 ft climb. This trip is open only to very experienced backpackers who have demonstrated recent ability to cover these daily distances and elevation changes. Please contact Tom for more details and to sign up.
More Info about the trail:
https://intothebackcountryguides.com/trail-guides/black-forest-trail-backpacking-guide
Location
Tiadaghton State Forest – Black Forest Trail Area
41.470936 , -77.501759
Slate Run Road
Slate Run , PA 17769
