Who's interested in a WV wilderness trip in June?

“Just wondering if anyone is interested in a pet friendly backcountry trip to WV. Either Dolly Sods or Cranberry the weekend of June 21-23. We were talking about it at TrailDays. For sure attenders...myself, Brad, Sherbear, Troy, Myron and Saidie the dog. Would anyone like to join us?”

“I think there already is a WV trip in June.”

“These are the only trips posted in June

6/1 - 6/3/07: Adventure Hiking Trail, (IN) Harrison Crawford/Wyandotte Forest
6/1 - 6/3/07: AdvantureBackpacking from Sequoia to Kings Canyon , (CA) Wuksachi Vallige in Sequoia
6/1 - 6/3/07: Pirates go kayaking on the Delaware River, (PA) Delaware River
6/8 - 6/10/07: Early Summer Blast, (KY) Land Between the Lakes (LBL)
6/9 - 6/11/07: Tracy Ridge Trek, (PA) Alleghany National Forest
6/15 - 6/17/07: Wisconsin Water Foray, (WI) Wisconsin River - Sauk City to Spring Green
6/21 - 6/23/07: WV Wilderness Trip 07, (WV) Dolly Sods or Cranberry Wilderness-My Trip
6/26 - 7/16/07: Lake Superior-to-Arctic Ocean Canoe Trip, () Ontario Canada
6/30 - 7/14/07: John Muir Fly Fishing, (CA) John Muir Trail/Wildrness

I believe the trip you are thinking of is a private trip being held by MarkO. This one is open to everyone.
last edited: 5/22/07 4:10:50 PM”

“I'll be camping in Red Boiling Springs that weekend. Next time?”

“No prob. We were all just wanting to get out and thought WV would be a good trip. Most of the group who's going so far (Non-TT) went last time. Beautiful place

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“Thanks for the invite, but I cannot make anything really this year. Had to bail on earlier trip, have only one real trip I can make.”

“Fooo! Big Fooo! I wanted to see this place, but I will be starting the AT that weekend. Count me in for next year!”

“you know I am always ready for Doll Sods...........count me in.......”

“i can't do it that weekend, i have a family reunion in north carolina; any other weekend dates as possibilities?”

“Will there be banjos?”

“This trip is within the realm of posiibility from wilminton, nc. Probably around 8 - 9 hours. Doesn't leave much time for hiking. And I will have to bring my girls. It's their turn for me to take them somewhere. Would this be a hardcore trip or what?”

“I might be interested in going.”

“This is too close to my JMT trip. I can't afford to take off that many days.”

“This probably won't be too hardcore. Friday night will be car camping or a light 1-2 mile walk in as we won't get there until 10-11pm. Mileage will be low so it should be kid friendly. I'm working on a route/location right now. Stay tuned for details.”

“This trip is on a weekend my current employer says I can't have off. Fortunately, I don't think they'll be my employer for much longer so I put myself as a maybe.”

“Sweet, we'll have at least two cars headed that way from Columbus so there is the possibility of carpoolin.”

“Hmmmm.....

We'll see how I feel about the whole thing as time gets closer, but I'll put myself down as a big maybe.”

“My daughters will probably be in Atlanta that weekend if they stay for a 2 week visit which they did last year. If its just 1 week then I will be driving down there to pick them up. So its looking about 50/50 that I'll be there. [whine] But its so far away. Can't we do something closer to Wilmington (and I don't mean Delaware)?[/whine]”

“hey hyway . I might be up for a kids trip this summer ?
let me know .”

“On my calender this shows as a Thursday thru Saturday, it that correct?”

“"Friday night will be car camping or a light 1-2 mile walk in as we won't get there until 10-11pm."

-Dub

Windigrrl's right about the dates. I didn't even notice. I'll take it as a snafu given the above quote.

Anyway, the new job's pretty much in the bag. Just waiting on the background check/DOT physical/drug screening to come back. Most weekends are off, but I won't know for sure until that week. If I'm a go then I'll probably get a rental so I can drag my dog along. Maybe my son as well since this is looking kid friendly.”

“If I can make it, could I meet up with someone in Ohio to carpool with?”

“I'd have quite a haul from Illinois. I should have my Prius by then tho.”

“Hey Chin, maybe we could meet up somewhere and ride together?”

“..Mtn CAM..
http://www.fsvisimages.com/doso1/doso1.html#”

“If anyone from central 'Jersey or east Pennsylvania is headed out, I'll consider if we can meet up -- but I can't drive out to West Virginia two weekends in a row...”

“I'm going to be in PA the week prior. Won't be able to make this.

Have a good time!
last edited: 6/02/07 9:46:33 AM”

“We've decided on Cranberry rather than the Sods. Fridge, I know you know that area well, any suggestions? Friday we'd be getting there late like 10pm...so a good campsite a mile from the road? Then about an 8mi hike on Sat and 4-5 on Sun?”

“I am still interested in making this trip. I've never been there so please post good directions. I will confirm my status soon.”

“Yo dub ..........how about Tea Creek campground off scenic route 150. We have our pick as to several trails right there.


http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/cranberry_glades.html


http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/rec/rog_campgrounds/tea_creek_campground.htm”

“DIRECTIONs..................................

From Marlinton take US Route 219 north 7
miles to State Route 150, which is the Highland Scenic Highway. Turn left onto State Route 150 and drive approximately 9 miles to the Williams River Bridge turnoff, located on the left. Turn left at the stop sign onto Forest Road 86 and drive 1 mile. The campground is located on the right.”

“One possibility and an excellent loupe hike is Big Beechy Trail #207 down to Middle Fork Williams river Trail #271 and loupe back up an easy grade back to the vehicles. Another is Forks of Cranberry trail 245 down to #102 for a tenth of a mile then up North Fork cranberry trail #272 back to the Vehicles...............Any whooo there is plenty of water and plenty of simple fords so bring along your Crocks, sandles etc,...

Might think about also hanging your food or a bear proof container.
many other possibilities with an average 8 mile hike each day............

yo DUB e mail me and I will send you my PHONE # or send me yours........

refrigeratorkid@wmconnect.com
last edited: 6/02/07 1:53:43 PM”

“Been Backpacking Cranberry for 20 plus years now.........seen it at all seasons and seen all Rivers at flood stage as well...ask HOI, he knows the deal.............”

“I know of a couple Skinny dippin holes ,but dipper beware........the H 2 o is very cold.
Water so clear you can the bottom of these Blue Holes and most are 4 to 5 feet deep............Fisherman.bring your RODS, duhhhhhhhh There are trout in those waters........”

“Sounds good Fridge, I've been to Tea Creak but it's been years, would love to go back. Talk to you soon.”

“Are we car camping at a camp ground or are we backpacking into back country? I'm not sure and want to be prepared. I am still hoping on making this trip and am excited about it.”

“We will be backpacking, not car camping. This will be a relatively easy trip.”

“You live close to the Derby city? If so maybe we can carpool it.”

“I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. Maybe we could meet somewhere are carpool?!
last edited: 6/03/07 7:31:05 PM”

“DollySods/Cranberry is a great trip. We used to do one every year on the board and they were quite big trips.”

“1. Is there a reason you're doing this Thursday through Saturday? I might be able to come down -- will know in about a week or so -- but would only have the weekend to work with.

2. Would we be able to camp somewhere the first night that's easy to find by dark? If I did come down, I don't think I'd get there until after dark...”

“I think it's a typeo and is Friday thru Sunday.
Dub can you clarify?”

“It is Friday thru Sunday. If the dates are wrong I'll fix them now. This trip really isn't my trip but my friend's trip, she's done several TT trips and wanted me to post the trip here. I think she and her husband will be there Friday afternoon, I will not be there til Friday evening. Fridge will be there sometime on Friday. So Friday's hike will be an easy walk in for those of us arriving late.”

“Plan on meeting at the Tea Creak Trailhead. We've got some travelers from IN on this trip so we'll make the first day a short hike in, just enough to camp legally in the woods. Fridge and I will work out a route this weekend.”

“From those of us coming from the midwest, thanks!”

“If we use Tea Creek C/G 4 parking, won't we charged as campers..??..Why not just stay at the C/G on day 1 @ $8.00 a site. Unless Fridge or Dub knows of a parking area.”

“Well, Cranberry looks like its too far for going back to West Virigina the following weekend. You kids have fun, and I'll try to hook up next time.

Piece!”

“Fridge found another site, I'll post it soon.”

“I know of a trail head just off scenic route 150 just before the turn off to tea creek. This is the same Trail head we will take inand there is a BOG field within 1/2 mile of the trail head and a good place to meet at and first night camp. The exact location is take scenic route 150 off rt 39 heading North for some 10 miles , soon you will see a Bear sanctuary sign located onthe right side ,There is a gravel road here on the right, DO NOT TAKE THIS ROAD,look left acroos Scenic route 150 and you will see a dirt road taking you to the trail head apprx 1 tenth mile in. I will be driving a BLUE NISSAN 4 door truck. Take the trail here straight in approx 2 tenths mile on the right a wood post and the BIG BEECHY trail starts here. There ia a field here as well. I willbe camped in the wood line adjacent to the field. You should see or smell smoke. Wood smoke for some of you TTer's....

Trail head located approx 10 miles on the Left as you head North on Scenic Route 150. I drive a Nissan truck, BLUE 4 door and take this trai approx 2 tenths mile in start looking for the field on the right and you gots me..............

Send me your e mail addresses and i will send you my cell# and a map to get you from Route 39 scenic route 150 to the trail head.

refrigeratorkid@wmconnect.com
or refrigeratorfridge@gmail.com”

“Fridge, what's the nearest city or town so people can mapquest to it?”