The Ghost of Masten 2007 Trip report thr ead

“Little possum, big ursack and about a gallon of Cuervo.”

“November 9-10.......”

“So, there will actually be hiking involved? I wonder if they have any maps at REI . . . might need a trip thread.”

“I haven't done an actual hiking TT trip since May.

I wanna hike and sleep in the woods.”

“I haven't done an actual hiking trip since . . . since . . . hell, I don't remember. Hiking season is here though, so let it rip. I need to get more than three miles under my legs for a change.”

“that is a really nice loop, one of my favorite hikes in PA and is home to the secret campsite.

We're headed to the Smokies next weekend, but I was thinking of backpacking somewhere in PA the following weekend and setting up a trip. The Loyalsock/Link loop was a hike I had in mind.

Mark, that loop isn't much of a buttkicker. It's 17 miles all told and a good size hill each day if you make it an overnighter. A lot of it is flattish to rolling plateau top terrain, but plenty of pretty scnery with a little of everything.”

“I need to get broke in easy.............”

“My $.02 ...

Pennsy always takes great pictures! Rich B and jackstraw took some nice ones too. Thanks for sharing, guys.

I liked the lots of people pix, including the close-ups.

Yellow Dog Run was a gusher!

Mr and Mrs Buddur ...may youans live happily ever after!

Fall colors were awesome!

Umbrellaman proves water is wet.

The Weird Tree.

Somebody levitated Pennsy's chair to the top of a pile of rocks.

Pennsy levitated himself to the top of a pile of rocks.

I can levitate birds, but no one seems impressed.

conconformist: A *crick* is what you get in your neck when you drink too much H2O.

Lyndy is buying a cabin in the woods?! (the woods is anything beyond New Joisey).

chili never showed up with his award-winning Creole Shrimp ...bummer.

Banjos! Bella Fleck, eat your heart out.

RoamAround collects peoples' stools ...I didn't know he worked in a medical lab.

There is a Loyalsock-OLP link?! What could it be?

Ursacks are good for catching drunk possums.

...... ummm, oh, I wasn't there?

Dang!
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“Looked like great times! Thanks for the reports and pictures. Wish I could've been here too.”

“there is talk of a link from the LT to the OLP. I wonderif it will ever come to fruition.

We missed ya Mr. M.

Glad you liked the Smokies!”

“MarkO,

The Loyalsock/Link Loop is a fine trail, I was on it two weekends ago, several waterfalls and cascades, Sones Pond, some nice views.

Or you may hike the Loyalsock from Brunnerdale Rd. to Worlds End with 80 ft Angel Falls, High Knob Overlook, and awesome Ketchum Run Gorge, a real gem, lots of falls and cascades.”

“Maps??

Where can find?”

“Hey M Silver! Sorry you didn't get there - next time though - ok?

Jmitch, you too - next time I'm in boneheadville, we'll see you too!”

“Well it looks like everyone somehow managed to have a good time even though I wasn't there. I'm glad you were all able to work through that. It's sounds like it was a classic, wish I could have made it.”

“MarkO:

Go here:

http://www.lycoming.org/alpine/”

“Marko is coming back to PA soon to hike? hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn”

“Thanks for the link, Mitch.

I just printed out the order form for the Loyalsock Trail Guide with maps.”

“MarkO, some other options are listed at: http://www.kta-hike.org/OntheTrails/OnlineGuidetoMajorTrails/tabid/59/Default.aspx

It's a good starting point for planning trips in PA.”

“Ugh”

“That mean, thanks.”

“Sure. So many trails, so little time.”

“The Loyalsock is my favorite PA trail. That is the trail that got me hooked into backpacking way long time ago.

BTW Mark, I do have the LT maps and guide book.
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“Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

I'll be seeing YOU.

I'm thinkin' I'll go Nov 9-10.

What's the total distance on the Loyalsock Trail?”

“the total distance of the trail is 59 miles.

For an overnighter, the Link/Loyalsock loop out of Worlds End State Park is your best bet.

lyra and I are headed to the Smokies Next weekend. We'll be gone from the 7-12th.

I can find a way to get the guide book and maps to you if you want them.

If you post a trip, I am sure you'll get some takers. I'd love to go if I were home.
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“How loopy is the Link Trail?

How far is that one?

Can I park at World's End and begin and end there?”

“Hey, it's the end!”

“Yes, you can park at Worlds End and do the loop from there.

If hiking clockwise, there are some cool rock overhangs, boulders, and cliffs on the descent down to the loyalsock creek from Sones Pond, much of it off trail, but very cool area. I know you like that kind of scenery.”

“Sounds/looks like you kids had a good time! I'm almost sorry i missed it. ;)

Congrats jackstraw on another win for the cooking ;) I still remember how yummy those chicken and dumplings were! MMmmmm!”

“Marko, I'm looking to be on a portion of the LT 11/8-11/10. Let me know what you're thinking--be fun to join a few boneheads for part of the time.”

“Sunny, I would drive up Thursday evening...........gotta work Sunday.”

“Congrats jackstraw on another win for the cooking ;)

Well LMG it was no contest really. REALLY! Noone else entered : (. But everybody pitched in and we had an awesome munchy Buffet. Brie, Genoa, eight layer dip, chebatta bread with olive dip sauce. tortellini. I mean awesome.”

“Marko--I need to stay close to home this week. Hope you guys have a good time if you go. Masten was great, seeyou guys again soon, I hope.”

“Glad to see we had no casualties. Just got home myself. It was great seeing you all and meeting a few new TTers.
Nice pics, guys. I see Mr. Hankie made an appearance.
There are some incriminating movies of the chair abduction floating around. Maybe they'll pop up soon.”

“Nice pics Rich and Harry!

Glad to see we had no casualties
I dunno about that. There were lots of walking wounded staggering around camp Sunday morning.

Good times! I'm glad I survived Ms Doolittle's bourbon assault... forcing me to drink everytime the Sox scored on the Rox. and they scored a lot! Da noive of that girl.”

“Pennsy, crazypace, lthiker, capn bobo, green.monkee, marko and jackstraw, you all have mail.”

“Gracias”

“Garcia?”

“That's it - I'm not going to miss another one. My daughter was really disappointed.”

“"Good times! I'm glad I survived Ms Doolittle's bourbon assault... forcing me to drink everytime the Sox scored on the Rox. and they scored a lot! Da noive of that girl.” ~ Pennsy

Just tryin' to share the love, deary. ;) :D
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“Sox rocked the Rox....

That creek water rocked my socks off.”

“That creek water rocked a lot of people that night! Ms Doolittle spared nary a soul from the curse of Knob Creek.”

“Finally got pics up:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561429443RWMpvD


What most everyone missed on Monday morning:




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“luv the frozen milkweed seed!

Great frosty morning! (brrrrr)

:)”

“It was way too cold for them to float:

”

“I think MsD got better shots of the milkweed...

(hint, not at all subtle hint)”

“Great pictures! I love those frosty mornings.”

“Doolittle,,, Paging Ms. Doolittle.

Your pictures are requested on the trip thread.”

“Hehehe.. She said Weed.. Cool!”