PA Trip Soon?

“Yep, it's official folks. Jmitch is one of the boneheads. Welcome to the club.”

“Yay, er sorry, umm I mean... Yay Jmitch!”

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I think this is the spot you're talking about ENS. This was taken on a day hike that Phantom and I did a couple a years ago. Great spot, and a cool stealth site.”

“that's a nice spot, but lunch rocks is a little further south and outside the park.”

“I think I'm gonna plan this trip for Jan 20-21. It's short, but I need to stay close and I need a bag night. Might stay at the overlook if the weather is nice, or at the shelter if it's crappy. Many options.”

“That sounds freezing. Possibly snowy and dangerous too. 20-21st you say? :)”

“Yea, my weekends are limited, so that about all I have open in Jan. Anyone interested in a Minsi climb slacker drunk furst quest thing?”

“I'm thinking of a nine mile trail run tomorrow on the AT Pinnacle Loop. Meet at Windsor Furnace. If anyone is interested, give me a call.. or get in touch with me.”

“Never been there, but too close to xmas. So much crap to do! Enjoy!!”

“slackaman, you would dig the Pinnacle area. The loop makes a great dayhike. I bet the drive would be about an hour from you. Pulpit Rock is a really nice view. It's about 9 miles and moderately hard. Kind of rocky in places... typical PA AT.”

“Drivin to Jersey to see the in-laws tomorrow, would rather put pins in my eyes, but what can ya do. I'll get there someday, I hope!!

PS. I just posted that Minsi trip I was talkin' about. It's short but could make a winter Drunk=furst II
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“Jeff... you hiking anywhere this weekend? I'm getting over a cold, but I am thinking of getting out for a weekend trip and looking at my options.”

“bump”

“looks like Crazypace and I are going to do a small overnighter on the AT from Lehigh Gap Road to Bake Oven Rd (10 miles total). We're going to camp on the North Trail above Lehigh Gap.

If anyone is interested in a quick easy overnighter tomorrow night let me know or post on this thread.

We're starting tomorrow night at Lehigh Gap and hiking a mile or so up to an exposed campsite on the north face of Blue Mountain, overlooking the Gap and Palmerton.

Sunday we'll hike 9 miles to Bake Oven Rd. There is a nice view at Bake Oven Knob.”

“anyone up for a Pennsylvanian overnighter this weekend? The weather looks pretty perfect for a winter weekend!”

“anyone want to do a section on the Tuscarora Trail in South central PA this weekend?

Jmitch?”

“hmmmmm, I am finally free this weekend and I do believe there is a new shelter south of Cowans Gap and there are lots of great views; the view from Big Mtn is one of the best in the state.

Cowans Gap is a pretty park.

I'm interested, been a while since I've hiked down there.”

“also a nice shelter near Flat Rock Vista, and I believe there is one near Fowler's Hollow. Flat Rock is an AMAZING view.”

“yeah, those both sound nice. I've been wanting to do something on the Tusc for a while and never got out that way. The Tusc isn't so far away either.

I read that Big Mountain has a good view. That could be interesting. I don't think the snow is going to hang around. It's supposed to be warmer this week. It's melting pretty fast already today.”

“I think the best section is PA 75 south to US 30, about a 17 mile stretch. Lots of great views, Cowans Gap State Park, some nice streams, and a new shelter, I think. View from Big Mtn is near the end, one of the best in the state.”

“I called the state forest, only an inch of snow on the ridge, will likely be gone. There is a shelter, at Big Mtn, south of the state park.

I'll post a trip to check interest.”

“cool.. let's do a pretty good chunk of mileage on Saturday. 15 miles? Maybe 10 on Sunday? I don't have maps of the Tusc trail. It's supposed to pretty nice this weekend. I haven't been out in a while and I need to get in a good hike.”

“Thinking of doing the Loyalsock/Link loop as a dayhike or quick overnight this weekend. All the waterfalls should be nice.

Or the shorter Worlds End Loop with a side trip to beautiful Ketchum Run and Cottonwood Falls.

If interested, let me know.”

“I feel the need to get out this weekend. I was thinking the Loyalsock/Link loop at Worlds End. Anyone interested?”

“How long is it?”

“It's 17 miles. I'll probably do about 10 or 12 miles on Sat. and the rest on Sun.”

“I forgot... I had already committed to help my wife that weekend. May does not look good for the good guys.”

“Sorry you can't make it, perhaps another time Rev.”

“maybe harriman soon?”

“absolutely, it is about that time.”

“Man, I need a trip, but I'm working this weekend. What about the Pinchot in a couple a weeks?”

“That's a trail I'd like to check out too. Let me know when and I'll see if I'm free.”

“Me thinks I'll do a jaunt on the AT in Michaux State Forest this weekend. A Friday nighter. Shortish hike into camp friday night and then 10 miles on Saturday.

Anyone interested? Drop me an email.”

“plan is to hike from US 30, near Caledonia State Park to Rocky Mountain Shelter on Friday night. That is a total of 3 miles, gradual up hill (600 feet).

Saturday, hike 12 miles to PA Route 16 near Waynesboro. The highlight of the day being Chimney Rocks, supposed to be a nice view. Last time I was there, it was socked in, but hopefully this time it will be clear!!!”

“Basically the same trip that I did in Feb, although we did it in reverse. It was COLD when we woke up - near 0F!

I'm interested but can't do it this weekend, I have the kids Friday evening and Saturday while my wife does other things...”

“Chimney Rocks is a nice view.

ENS, I might do a section of the Mid State, if interested.”

“There are always the Geezer hikes coming up.

"Hike your own hike"

:?P~~~~~”

“Anyone want to do a section of the Mid State this weekend? I'm sure most other trails will be crowded.”

“I can't this weekend, but next weekend I plan on a good ole fashioned buttkicker in Penn's woods.”

“I'm doing the black forest trail if your interested. I hope it's not crowded.How long of a trip did you have in mind?
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“I was on the BFT a few months ago, expect some traffic but I doubt it will be overcrowded. Great trail.

I might dayhike a part of the OLP.”

“Thanks Jeff. Have fun and stay safe.”

“Supposed to be nice this weekend, low humidity.

Thinking about the north loop of the BFT.

Or a section of the Standing Stone Trail, Mid State Trail, or Tuscarora. The views will be great.”

“What's your mileage plan like?”

“Roughly 15 mile days.”

“jmitch, dang.. I am heading down to WV for MarkO's get together and I plan to do a dayhike on the North Fork Mountain Trail (most beautriful trail in the midatlantic) on Saturday and on Sunday, I would like to climb Seneca Rock.

If you want to go with us, let me know.”

“too much mileage for me. But have fun”

“ENS,

that might be a possibility, I'd like to get down to WV for some hiking. Email me your number.”

“yo mitch.. you got mail.”

“anyone interested in the Loyalsock Link on the 4th.

I plan on camping at the supersecret site on Tuesday night and then doing the loop on Wednesday, the 4th.”