Loyalsock or AT?

“I'm looking to go backpacking this weekend and I want to get Peak Fall Foliage pictures.

Should I head up to World's End and The Loyalsock Trail or do a stretch on the AT?

I'd post on the trips page if I only knew where I was going!”

“Loyalsock.

I'm canoeing farther south myself this weekend for less than peak colors.”

“This week was peak color in my area, but the strong winds yesterday took a toll.”

“bobo-

due to heavy winds, the loyalsock foliage is now past peak. the streams are high though, nice for waterfalls.”

“I was hoping to head there this weekend for some day hikes and photos between W.O. and Ricketts Glen. No leaves ?”

“jmitch loves those waterfalls!

Maybe it's a trip to Rickett's Glen for Fall foliage AND waterfalls! Perhaps the trees in Rickett's Glen were more protected from the wind or perhaps the opposite, the wind came howling up those chasms and knocked down all the leafage!

I just can't decide....”

“there is still plenty of foliage, but some trees are picked clean.”

“We were at Rickett's Glen a week ago and they were barely started yet. So this weekend might be prime.”

“This past weekend, I was hiking in the Fingers Lake region in NY and the foliage was near peak but even so the colours were awesome. Also, when I was driving through PA enroute to NY....the report I got from the Rangers out of Wellsboro PA stated that foliage is slow this year....so if you're heading up in that area I would expect some decent colour this weekend but next week would probably be a better bet unless another nasty front passes through.

jmitch....not to "dis" you or anything...because afterall you're the man....the authority on it all....but you crack me up....coming on here with these "matter of factly reports"...now hear this....

Capn...i'm looking to do a trip next weekend in Michaux State Forest on the AT....you're welcome to join...”

“huh?”

“....it went over your head....never mind.....”

“Sorry Jack O Loop, I'm not understanding you.

I specifically posted this thread to get info from those that live in the corridor between PA AT and World's End - Those people like jmitch, must hike, m_silver, yourself, and others.

I appreciate the information that was presented by all in this thread, thanks.”

“....aahhh....never mind....the comments were not directed at you...sooooo...carry on with whatever it was that you were doing...and i'm sorry if I interrupted your quest for fall foliage in the PA region....

sheesh....oy vey....”

“i'm not mad or anything, i guess i just didn't get it... what do you MEAN!!! i'm beginning to...feel...neurotic.”

“a neurotic lawyer.. isn't that redundant? ;o)

Hey BoBo - I'm up for something this weekend. I originally was thinking about doing a long solo, either on the AT south of Indiantown Gap or something in the Catskills.

But I could be talked into going to Rickett's Glen. I love the waterfalls there and if there is any color at all, I bet the photo ops would be great. It would be a day hike though. A car camp somewhere Sat night and something else on Sun?”

“Bruce Almighty - you've been reading my mind!
(although I don't need no photo pros hornin' in on my foliage!!!)

This is the plan I worked out on the drive home;

Meet at Rickett's Glen on Saturday AM and do the Falls Hike (7 miles). Head over to World's End and check out the Canyon Vista and/or High Knob.

Saturday night - camp at bobo's "super-secret campsite".

Sunday - pick a nice stretch of LT to dayhike.

Whaddya Think, Dawg ?!?”

“Shheeeeiiit!!

I got so excited Brucey wanted to hike with me!!!

- maybe noone will notice!

<8~o”

“Why, that's a fine idea cough cough Mr. brains.

I'm In!!!”

“You're as giddy as a school girl.”

“I'll hike with you BoBo, but keep that damn ape home!

Sounds like a plan though. What time at Rickett's and where? Drive into the park and meet at the trailhead or the parking area down below on 118?”

“Dang it - quit hikin on weekends -piss's me off that I cant go.”

“Bobo...

Fall colors are a little past peak here in northern PA, but still a lot left. I'd say go for it ...either World's End or Ricketts Glen ...should probably be about the same, depending on how windy it was in those places this past week ...but it seems like the high winds were widespread accross the state.

Most importantly, have a nice time.”

“check the trip page Mister M. Why don't you and Sparky join us.

Dang these Halloween trail names. Who are ya Lumberjack?”

“I thought I saw him post under "lumberzac o' lantern" or something to that effect. Pretty creative!”

“i can meet you guys sunday morning at worlds end for a dayhike.”

“what a surprise....I see the "clique" is sprouting it's wings as usual....have fun little boys...”

“Dont recognise the snoring Bruce?”

“MOOOOOAAHAAHAAHAAHAA!! busted.”

“Hey, what are you doing on this thread!!!!!

DOH!

Well, it was fun while it lasted!

thud-slup thud-slup SQUISH!!!”

“yeah, it was funny in a scary kind of way! ;-)”

“Loopey,

Why not join us? You can't be too far from Whirl's End?

and jmitch ain't comin', so I won't have to get between ya's!”

“lyra - like you had NO CLUE who could be the mastermind behind the monkey brains?!?

Did I really scare ya !!!!?!?”

“Bruce-O-Mighty...

Hey thanks for the invite! I didn't realize this was an open trip. I'm hep! ...count me in as a definite Maybe.”

“...and oh yeah... Sparky can do only easy stuff, like the Pinchot Trail. He's no longer able to go on longer, steeper hikes. He's getting too old and has some physical maladies. I miss having him with me :-( Ricketts Glen might be too rigorous for his back and neck problems.”

“..and oh yeah... If I join youans, I'll only be able to do a dayhike on Saturday. Can't do Sunday because of some previously-made committments.”

“Hey Capn Dodo.....thanks for the invite.....you're too kind...I have too many commitments this weekend...

...and BTW...I have no issues with jmitch so hold off on the rumour mill mate....”

“okay, i had an inkling, Bobo!

and whose halloween name is Jack O Loop?”

“Jack O Loop = stratusloop

Now...aren't you excited that you have this information?”

“what!!! bobo invites me then dis-invites me!!!”

“Oh #&%!$ jmitch! I just went up to read your post where I thought you said you "can't meet on Sunday" and it says "can meet on Sunday!

my bad... totally! (sorry!)

Yeah, Sunday would be great, please come and meet up with us! I'm thinking parking cars end to end on Sunday for a 6-8 miler, but haven't pinpointed the area yet.

do you have a suggestion?

If you want to meet us at the campsite, lemme know and I'll send you directions.”

“Im definately going, I have to see what new and spectacular gear Pennsy has. Im not sure if I can do the Sunday hikes, but Im a definate for Sat.

Im pretty sure I know where you all are meeting, so Ill be there about 9-9:30ish.”

“i know where the worlds end campground is, otherwise send me directions if you're camping elsewhere. i can meet you 8:30- 9:00 am.

i think pennsy will really enjoy the section along angel falls or kettle creek gorge.

scar and ketchum run feature several nice waterfalls.

lots of possibilities”

“Lumberjack = Dirtyoldman
What the heck? Is that a name change or a Halloween name? DOM sounds more goulish than DOM.

Mister M - I hope to see you there tomorrow. I'm sorry the Sparkster can't do the hard hikes anymore. That has to be tough.

Dare - I don't think I have any new gear to show off, but my old monster tripod will be slung over my shoulders. I wish your better half could make it.

See yas tomorrow!”

“"what a surprise....I see the "clique" is sprouting it's wings as usual....have fun little boys..."
Jack O Loop

Joe - What the hey?????”

“I'm in for the dayhike at Ricketts Glen tomorrow. See you there.”

“Capn Bobo, Thanks for emailing me the invite this morning.”

“Monster tripod? Dreaming a little Bruce?...lol.”

“Dare...

The Bruce-ster may not have stuff to show off, but Rich B will.”

“Okay... I'm in. Rich B and I will drive out there together from Scranton and meet youans at/near the Ricketts Glen Park Office c. 9-9:30.”

“Yaaay!! I'm looking forward to seeing Rich's homemade gear.

Ok Dare, if I'm dreaming then YOU can carry the monster. ;o)”