Hike to the Waterfall Wonderland

“Trip is posted, sign up.”

“wow. im tempted to bail on the AATK trip for this”

“where to get a map?”

“No real good maps.

Go here, click on maps for SGL 13. It is map 13A. This will give you an idea of the terrain and locale.

http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/game/maps/default.asp?rgn=Northeast”

“well, what are you using to navigate with?”

“thats an ok map.

so, the one with laporte on the west side, thats the map i want? should i download any other maps?”

“So this is your answer to "is it going to hurt?"

Thanks! Just what I wanted. 8-)”

“CB- I've done this several times, I know where to go and the terrain.

You can download all of SGL 13's maps.”

“which ones are needed for this trip?”

“damn. why that weekend!?

k, i'm done whining now.”

“so, i've looked at the game commission site and i still can't figure out if it's illegal or legal to camp on state game land.
very confusing regulations you have down there.”

“Would love to do this hike, but will still be in the Sierra. Enjoy!!”

“this was one of my favotite hikes in the 90s. We would car camp at Ricketts Glen and hike the park one day and the next day head over to Jamison City and we would hike the creeks to the falls. Stomp through lots of nettles swim through chasms where the water is over your head, holding your packs above your head as you swim, trying not to get your gear wet. We hiked as far as a fall above Twin Falls. Jumping the cliffs at twin falls is fun. I wonder if there is still a log over the lower falls. The water is so clear and the beds of the pools are lined with emerald colored limestone, giving the pools a green color, so lovely to swim in. be prepared for freezing water temps, but worth it. I heard they call the area around Jamison City 42 Falls. Not sure if that is true. State Gamelands 13 is a largely trailess paradise.

Wish I could go, but we're going to a wedding, otherwise I'd be there.”

“best bet is to camp at Ricketts Glen, if you can get a site, otherwise there are several nearby private campgrounds. Last year we camped at one called Grassmere, it's actually very close to Jamison City. Not the nicest of places, but does in a pinch and is located in good distance from all the area attractions... those coming from outta state and want to make a trip of it, be sure to check out Ricketts Glen, Worlds End, maybe hike portion of the Loyalsock. See if you can rent a canoe or kayak on the Susquehanna near Bloomsburg or Catawissa.

The Endless Mountains are a wonderous place.”

“Helinka,

No camping allowed on game lands. Ricketts Glen is close by and has camping, not to mention its own incredible Falls Trail.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx”

“thanks jmitch

now i just gotta wait for a no-kids weekend :)”

“If Spindlette can do this hike...............maybe I can.

>8^b”

“Well c'mon then.

heh heh”

“I cain't do it, surf's up in Baltimore.

heh heh

The Tritons are playing at Baltimore's Creative Alliance.

http://www.creativealliance.org/events/eventitem1807.html

http://www.myspace.com/thetritons”

“Sounds interesting.

Not as much fun as nettles, skeeters, and slippery moss covered rocks, but fun nonetheless.

;)”

“Gonna miss a good one, I'll be hiking Hurricaine Ridge out in Olympic that day.

Thanks for all the info JM and ENS I'll put this on my to-do list!”

“The waterfalls should be running well with the rain we've had.”

“I hope so. You're planning to be there, right RichB? Please?

:)”

“I'm planning on it. So far I don't see anything else going on for Saturday. I've hiked that loop before with Jmitch a few years ago and enjoyed the hike. I'm looking forward to it again.”

“The weather is looking non-threatening so far for then too.

It'll be good.”

“I hope we have good weather. The creeks are up nicely around here so I expect the same out there since it's not that far away.”

“Instead of diggin' the waterfalls I will be engulfed in an ocean of reverb mania and butt-shakin' beat.

Have fun....................Hey, Rich!”

“Too much reverb makes me want to whack something with a bat until it stops. ;-|

MAKE NOISE STOP!!

heh heh

You will be missed. :)

Hey Jmitch! I sent you email via the other side. I was stone cold sober when I sent it, so it's safe to open, no worries.”

“The Atomic Mosquitoes are a bit too shrill for me but The Tritons have a lotta bottom and they get the whole thing shakin'.

Richard plays a Fender Jaguar Baritone(long scale with heavier strings and lower pitch) and Jean rumbles on the bass.
They are gonna wear out that poor (young)boy on the drum kit.

They rock!”

“Nice.

All drummers should be treated like that. They'd be less trouble. ;)”

“Spindle,

Are you sure, I didn't get anything.”

“I'm very sure I was sober at the time, but confidence in the relied upon software is sketchy at best.

Resent to your hotmail acct.”

“Directions

From intersection of 487 and 118 at Red Rock (near Ricketts Glen), follow 118 west for about 4.5 miles. Turn right to Central/ Jamison City.

Follow road to Central for 1.5 - 2 miles. After the Central Park Hotel, turn right onto Jamison City Road. Stay on this road for about 2 miles. It will become a dirt road as it enters the SGL. Park in a parking area at the gate.

See everyone tomorrow!”

“Weather looks great for tomorrow.

:)”