View Full Version : Two day January shakedown hike in PA area, anyone care to join?
ShelterLeopard
11-17-2009, 01:22
So, I thought the shakedown this weekend was great- really cool people and very good hike. But, it was a shakedown for winter gear, in something like 60 degree weather... I was hoping for snow, not rain. And, I didn't have all the gear I need yet anyway. So, I'm planning on another shakedown- two days, January 16 and 17 (though if it's better, the 23 and 24 will work too), Saturday and Sunday.
Overnight, not a difficult hike. I'm thinking about seven miles to a shelter and seven back (or beyond to a road)- doesn't need to be near a shelter, but I really like to be near one so I can pack up in a dry area in the morning. I know, I'm turning into a softie. Honestly, I don't care if it's near a shelter or not.
This is directed mainly at Mara (Timebreaks), Hobbot, Matthewski, Panzer, and Big Ease, 'cause they were awesome on the hike this time (and Ernman, though we didn't see much of you), and Nox2825, Faarside, A-Train and Mali, because I know they're interested. But anyone who wants to come is welcome.
It is meant to be useful as a shakedown for 2010 thru hikers, but again, anyone is welcome.
timebreaks
11-17-2009, 10:35
I'm in if I can get away that weekend! We could always do Wind Gap to Water Gap, and stay at Kirkridge again. Or we could actually do a section in Jersey! :p Water Gap to Blairstown is a nice section, but there's no shelter on it. We could go REALLY soft and get a cabin at Mohican! :D
I'm in. Either of those weekends should work for me.
Jersey, PA, NY...any of it will be fun.
ShelterLeopard
11-17-2009, 11:07
Sweet! Maybe start in Wind Gap- that's a nice area... A cabin sounds a tiny bit tempting, but it'd totally defeat the purpose of a shakedown!
timebreaks
11-17-2009, 11:10
hehe...I know. :p Is water going to be an issue at Kirkridge in January? I don't suppose that there's really anywhere where water *won't* be an issue in January.
I suppose the really important questions are:
1) Is there a diner in Wind Gap for breakfast? (or do we just meet and eat in DWG again and shuttle to Wind Gap?)
2) Will you make scones for real this time?
ShelterLeopard
11-17-2009, 11:15
More important answers:
I will make scones. I'll do it the night before instead of the morning of. (And this time maybe I'll know who will or won't be there... Though, you can never go wrong with making too many scones)
There is a place to eat, I'll check out if it's a diner and when they open.
Oh, and there'll be no water. Who needs water after scones? But we can cache it. Or be hardcore and melt snow...
mweinstone
11-18-2009, 16:09
shlep, you rule the known at. your new blood and its your inheritance.
hobbit, create robot dayhikers to replace the real ones but act better.
earny...teach your children well.
panzer,...state the obvious. someone has to.
mara, sing sweetly . then hike like its 1999.
big ease, observe and conserve. then bring me ship from tiland.
one job left, pancakes. i got your backs.
ShelterLeopard
11-18-2009, 19:48
Matthewski, you're awesome. You're one of the most giving, smartest people I know (on or off trail)- you're down for the January hike, right? (I know you said you were, just making sure)
inkedloner
11-18-2009, 20:31
This sounds like a good idea. I've not been in the loop for a decade or so. But what area is being considered?
ShelterLeopard
11-18-2009, 20:33
I'm thinking Wind Gap, either SoBo or NoBo, and just for two days, we'll see.
Hey Matthewski, WElCOME BACK...Your a well liked,much appreciated hiker. Im glad I have met you as well as the others. Looking forward to future hikes along with the good times and the great laughs.....Enjoy the holidays...See everyone soon. Add me to facebook.
ShelterLeopard
11-26-2009, 16:07
Ernman, are you up for another hike? And are you feeling better? (I promise I'll bring scones this time...)
ShelterLeopard
11-26-2009, 16:08
Hey MAra- I thought of you yesterday, because I was making bacon and my little brother kept eating it when I turned around. :D
ShelterLeopard
11-27-2009, 19:13
I'm thinking steak, by the way...
sasquatch2014
11-29-2009, 21:18
have you firmed up a date as yet?I am thinking that I want to try and make the Pa Ruck at the ned of the month but am interested in trying to make your shake out hike as it is closer to my home as well. I just drove through Wind Gap today on the way back home from family down near Philly. Just trying to plan my time out as best as I can.
ShelterLeopard
11-29-2009, 22:37
January 16 and 17- think you can make it?
timebreaks
11-29-2009, 23:22
bacon snitching is what i do best! :D
ShelterLeopard
11-30-2009, 01:04
Amen! No hiker who can't snitch bacon can truly call him or herself a hiker.
sasquatch2014
11-30-2009, 10:10
I hope so I will need to see as we get closer what I have going on. That gives me some time between that and the Ruck which I hope to hit as well.
ShelterLeopard
11-30-2009, 11:00
Sounds good- let me know when you know.
sasquatch2014
12-01-2009, 13:53
I put it in the calendar so I should be all set I am actually looking to see if I can take an extra couple of days and knock out the last part of Nj that I have. I'll have to try and figure out transport stuff If I try and do that as well. I need to go south from 206 in Jersey to the state line wrap it up.
ShelterLeopard
12-01-2009, 14:02
So, as of now we have (more or less definitely):
Mara/Timebreaks (or TwoBeers??)
Hobbot
Sasquatch
Matthiewski, I think (he hasn't posted on here, but last time seemed like he'd do it)
And maybe:
Inkedloner
Put me and my roommate as a maybe. I have been itching to hit the trail for a bit now. This sounds like just what I need.
ShelterLeopard
12-04-2009, 18:56
Glad to have you Slugger! On the list. (Yeah, like I really have a physical list-organization! Hahaha...)
ShelterLeopard
12-04-2009, 18:56
And your roomate.
ShelterLeopard
12-07-2009, 12:16
So, anyone have anywhere they really want to go? (Do NOT say NoBo out of Lehigh Gap/ Palmerton)
Mara suggested NoBo out of Wind Gap or even NoBo out of DWG into New Jersey. I wouldn't even mind doing the same thing as last time (DWG- Kirkridge and back), just because all I need to do is test gear, and I can do that anywhere. Besides, the bakery is in DWG. :D
So any suggestions?
So, anyone have anywhere they really want to go? (Do NOT say NoBo out of Lehigh Gap/ Palmerton)
Awe. Your no fun. Hiking out of lehigh gap was fun, granted it was a hot august day.....
I'm down for anywhere in that area
What about
Eckville Shelter at (40.63375 -75.95789) Right on hawk MT road and going 7.4 Miles NOBO to Allentown Shelter (40.68305 -75.87385 )?
Does any one know if there is parking on Hawk MT road?
Zooming in on google maps make it looks like there is parking there.
ShelterLeopard
12-07-2009, 14:32
Not sure, I'll check my guidebooks when I get home...
I checked Appalachian Pages Google earth down load of parking on the AT...
It has parking at 40°37'31.65"N 75°57'12.48"W And is 1 mile south of the Eckville Shelter I'm not convinced there isn't one right at Eckville shelter...
Pickleodeon
12-07-2009, 15:01
Can I get in on this hike?
I live closer to Port Clinton/Hawk Mt./Allentown area so that'd be convenient, but I could drive to DWG area.
Is there a definite date set yet?
Can I get in on this hike?
I live closer to Port Clinton/Hawk Mt./Allentown area so that'd be convenient, but I could drive to DWG area.
Is there a definite date set yet?
Lucky you. I have about a Hour and a half drive.
I might be in for this, though if that is MLK weekend, possibly not.
My vote would be for Wind Gap to Fox Gap area or south of Wind
ShelterLeopard
12-07-2009, 18:50
Sure Pickelodeon! Jan. 16/17, and am getting lots of suggestions for sections, so I'll post 'em all and see which we all like the most.
And A-Train, I think this may be MLK day- the 15th, isn't it? Do you think you'll still be able to come?
Sure Pickelodeon! Jan. 16/17, and am getting lots of suggestions for sections, so I'll post 'em all and see which we all like the most.
And A-Train, I think this may be MLK day- the 15th, isn't it? Do you think you'll still be able to come?
1/18 is MLK day
Pickleodeon
12-07-2009, 21:05
oh crap. I can't do that weekend. I could do the weekend before, or after, but I'm adolescent-sitting that week for a family friend. Bummer.
ShelterLeopard
12-08-2009, 11:25
Ah! No! Well, don't be too surprised if I end up doing a third shakedown (this one'll be the second), because inevitably, (and the reason for said shakedown) some piece of gear will either not work or will be inadequate in the snow, and I'll need to replace it, etc...
PS- I will actually be making scones this time, so I really need to know how many people are coming!
sasquatch2014
12-08-2009, 17:16
We have enough folks we can leave cars at DWG and Wind Gap and do that little section.
ShelterLeopard
12-08-2009, 17:22
We have enough folks we can leave cars at DWG and Wind Gap and do that little section.
Honestly, that's the section I'd prefer. I'm not looking for anything difficult, just to shake down some new winter gear and get some fresh air. Who else is up for Wind Gap - DWG?
Isn't Wind Gap to DWG supposed to be the worst of the PA rocks??
You must really love a good challenge !!!!!
Bags4266
12-08-2009, 18:17
Errrrrr, wish I could go too. This will be the second one I missed! Darn work...
I don't care where we go, but if we are going near Eckville Shelter, there are a number of side trails through the Game Lands and Hawk Mountain. So, plenty of options if we want to do a loop hike. And, there are a few places to park, not sure about directly at Eckville Shelter, but there is a parking lot not too far away.
Now it is finally turning to winter, so hopefully we will have snow this time.
Just to be clear we are talking about Saturday in to Sunday correct?
Also If we do a trip like that I can leave my car at one end but my room mate and I might need a ride back to it at when we finish...:-?
Just to be clear we are talking about Saturday in to Sunday correct?
Also If we do a trip like that I can leave my car at one end but my room mate and I might need a ride back to it at when we finish...:-?
Yes, I am pretty sure we were talking about Sat-Sun. I think the hope is to avoid car shuttling, so either a there-and-back trip or a loop trip
I am still open on the Jan 23-24 weekend if that is better for more people.
I'm available both weekends. :banana
Panzer
Bags4266
12-08-2009, 19:13
Jan 23-24 good for me!
sasquatch2014
12-08-2009, 20:53
Thought that this would be the 16th 17 weekend leaving me a weekend to ban k up more spousal Karma before I try to run away to the Pa Ruck. If this has changed let me know I need to determine the strength of my marriage at that time.
ShelterLeopard
12-08-2009, 22:15
Just to be clear we are talking about Saturday in to Sunday correct?
Also If we do a trip like that I can leave my car at one end but my room mate and I might need a ride back to it at when we finish...:-?
SAT- SUN is correct, slugger, if you pick me up in DWG (and I leave my car there), I'll give you a ride back to Wind Gap when we're done. I'd rather be in DWG because it is easier for me to get directly home from there. Sound good?
ShelterLeopard
12-08-2009, 22:16
So is everyone up for changing it to the 23-24 (also Saturday)? Because that seems like a much easier weekend for everyone.
ShelterLeopard
12-08-2009, 22:19
I meant Saturday and Sunday, sorry (too tired to be posting now!).
I'll have to pass if we move it to the 23-24th
Toolshed
12-09-2009, 08:10
Shelterleopard,
I'd love to get in on this hike as well. Any route is fine with me (I didn't realize you folks all went out in Novvember - I mustabeen asleep)
Also there is a DER parking lot just east of Eckville Shelter on Pine Swamp Rd. This is the service road that the AT follows up to the Pinnacle - As you are coming down from Pinnacle on the service road, the AT turns sharply left 3/4 mile from the bottom and heads over to Eckville. If you were to continue straight on the service road, you come out at the DER parking lot.
mweinstone
12-09-2009, 08:28
take the two folks that live the furthest and hike a spot in the middle of them.
make everything hard
bring scones for alot but never count sconees
only post when tired
mara must contact two beers before useing her name call me for her #
no moveing the date.
no concidering baked goods for end points.
no hikeing the same hike
the summit of katadhin rests soley on your next steps.
Count me in for the 23rd . Will Matt be brinnging the pint of Bullet? ( Burbon for those folks that need a bit of a nip on a cold night in Jan,) Will we be doing a loop out to the Pinnicle? There lots of options for loop hikes in that area and water should fine from the upper stream depending where you plan on setting up camp.
mweinstone
12-09-2009, 09:18
see? hangman knows. the pinnicle /hamburg watershed area/windsor furnass shelter/port clinton/hamburg area has it all.public game lands parking lot on resivior rd just off mountain rd between and behind the towns of port clinton and hamburg. walk blue blazes about .5 to windsor furnass shelter and on to the pinnicle where you have a winter and a summer route to choose from. both the at. on the way you pass pocohauntass spring, the first overnight i ever did. alone at 14. then pulpit rock and the observatory and dans pulpit and all manner of cool crap. the pavillion in port clinton might be a nice place to have tea after. the bar is their. bag o tricks would come and owns a cabin up the mountain and we could see stepheny springs, a secret location on the way only few know.
sasquatch2014
12-09-2009, 09:23
I would like to try and keep the date the same and not the weekend right before PaRuck. Two weekends back to back my be a tough sale at home right now.
mweinstone
12-09-2009, 09:30
im bringin kfc.
ShelterLeopard
12-09-2009, 11:30
Isn't Wind Gap to DWG supposed to be the worst of the PA rocks??
You must really love a good challenge !!!!!
I've done the majority of all my hiking in Maine and PA, so I'm used to rocks and bugs!!! Wahoo!
ShelterLeopard
12-09-2009, 11:38
How about this? I am now doing two hikes. One on January 23-24 will all of you, and another the weekend before, on the 16-17, and anyone who can't make the 23-24 or wants to come on two hikes is welcome to join. But the BIG hike with everyone will be the 23-24, okay?
So I'm thinking that the 16-17 will be Wind Gap to DWG, and the 23-24 can be a harder more interesting hike. So let me know if you want to join on the 16-17, but most will be coming on the 23-24.
As of now, on the 23-24 (correct me if you are on here and shouldn't be or aren't and should) we definitely have:
Mara/Timebreaks
Hobbot
Matthiewski
Panzer
Bags
Toolshed
Hangman
And probably have:
Sasquatch
Inkedloner
Slugger
Slugger's Roomate
Pickelodeon, possibly
A-Train
And Matthewski is right. Never count scones! I'll just bring as many as humanely possible. (Chocolate chip, lemon, and a dried fruit and nut one. Any nut allergies?)
Sounds good but move slugger and sluggers roommate from the 23-24 maybe to the 16-17:)
ShelterLeopard
12-09-2009, 11:43
Oh, and if you are going to bail, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I'll pm everyone my cell number, and if you suddenly can't make it, and it is the afternoon before we are supposed to meet or anytime after, please call me- I might not remember to check messages online- just leave a message if I don't pick up my phone, with your trailname. If you say Bob is calling, I have no idea who you are. Last time we waited for a while before we found out we were waiting for someone who was in Florida.
If you're more than half an hour late, we'll probably already have moved on, so just start hiking and we'll probably meet up at a lunch break or whatever (I'm a slow hiker, so you'll probably be passing me :D ).
ShelterLeopard
12-09-2009, 11:44
Sure Slugger!
There is a good chance Sneakertramp will be in the house (Hubba) as well if he doesn't bail last minute. For anyone hanging a hammock there are plenty of trees everywhere! Oh yea Sneaktramp snores like crazy make sure you stay plenty far away from his tent. i thought he was going to be hung up one night at the fontana dam shelter when he tried to sleep in there.
ShelterLeopard
12-09-2009, 13:15
Ear plugs on the list! :D
timebreaks
12-09-2009, 20:30
I'll come whenever, just let me know with enough time to buy some bacon and Nutella.
Matthewski, I don't think TwoBeers is sticking to me too well. I'm sure we can come up with something better this hike!
Ok, you are making this difficult, Shlep...one trip or two in Jan?...hmm, I'll have to get back to you :) I will definitely come to at least one though.
And, snoring doesn't phase me, so that won't chase me away...
Mara, have you tried the bacon in the Nutella??
Oh, and, off topic, but I will be up in VT in the Xmas/New Years time-frame. If I can pull myself away from snowboarding for a couple days, I might go out for an overnight snowshoeing trip probably around Stratton Pond. If any of you happen to be up there and might be interested, let me know.
timebreaks
12-09-2009, 22:57
Mara, have you tried the bacon in the Nutella??
Not yet, but it's on my list of things to do.
Not sure where the hike for 23-24 will be going.
As of now, on the 23-24 we definitely have:
Mara/Timebreaks
Hobbot
Matthiewski
Panzer
Bags
Toolshed
Hangman
And probably have:
Sasquatch
Inkedloner
Pickelodeon, possibly
A-Train
The 16-17 will be Wind Gap to DWG
As of now, on the 16-17 we definitely have:
Slugger
Sluggers Roommate (Barf)
Shlep
And probably have:
Let me know if you need to be added to a list or changed from one trip to the other.
ShelterLeopard
12-10-2009, 11:23
And I meant to put myself on the first list too. Whoops!
And we've got a couple more names coming in to put on the list as well.
sasquatch2014
12-10-2009, 12:20
It's more likely that I should be on the first list than the second.
We should probably make a different thread for the other hike.
Any way again just so people don't forget.. If you want to be added let me know. This should be good fun!
The 16-17 will be Wind Gap to DWG
As of now, on the 16-17 we definitely have:
Slugger
Sluggers Roommate (Barf)
Shlep
And probably have:
ShelterLeopard
12-18-2009, 12:43
Yeah, we should- the two will be confused. This thread is now ONLY for the weekend of January 23-24, and we have:
Mara/Timebreaks
Hobbot
Matthiewski
Panzer
Bags
Toolshed
Hangman
And probably have:
Sasquatch
Inkedloner
Pickelodeon, possibly
A-Train
THE FIRST HIKE is now a new thread (well, give me two minutes). This thread is for the second hike.
I'd like to keep the first hike to a smaller group, but anyone who wants to come is totally welcome.
ShelterLeopard
12-18-2009, 12:53
New thread:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=935570#post935570
(For the first, smaller hike)
If this snows hangs around it should be interestig. Is anybody bringing their hammock? Do we have an offical start point? How about camp site? We said before there are lots of options near the Pinnicle but never said for sure if thats what we are doing.
ShelterLeopard
12-19-2009, 22:57
I'm probably bringing a hammock, but we'll see.
ShelterLeopard
12-19-2009, 22:57
And not sure about where to start yet.
If this snows hangs around it should be interestig. Is anybody bringing their hammock? Do we have an offical start point? How about camp site? We said before there are lots of options near the Pinnicle but never said for sure if thats what we are doing.
I'm bringing my hammock :)
i re-read this and still can't find, so I might as well just ask.. Where is this hike taking place? Pinnacle area?
ShelterLepoard is puting this together maybe they are surprising us? I'll be in Ecuador from Jan. 9th to the 20th hoping to have some direction before I leave. Matthiewski is a legend in that neck of the woods and I hear he knows that area like his back yard. Maybe he can come up with a plan.
ShelterLeopard
12-22-2009, 21:23
Honestly, I'm up for an easy hike, like wind gap to DWG again, but I think Matthewski may be in favor of something crazy hard...
I'll figure it out by the first day of the New Year. (Probably a lot sooner, but we'll see how Christmas preparations go)
hey shlep, since you have an "in" with santa, ask him to drop a neoair off at my place!!
you are thinking of doing the same hike two weekends in a row?
srestrepo
12-22-2009, 21:45
ok... i'll go balls to the wall and try for the second hike... im gonna check tomorrow to see if i can get a couple of days off from work and make it a full week trip. i'll try for the hike and then continue on to virginia to see my pops in alexandria... looks like fun.
ShelterLeopard
12-22-2009, 23:42
hey shlep, since you have an "in" with santa, ask him to drop a neoair off at my place!!
I'll see what I can do! ;)
you are thinking of doing the same hike two weekends in a row?
Well, not really, though I wouldn't be totally opposed to it- I just want to get my legs ready and kick out my gear a bit. And I don't mind doing something I know well, rather I like it- especially because the next six months will carry plenty of variety of the trail for me!
Wolf - 23000
12-23-2009, 00:36
ShelterLeopard,
Your planning on doing all this winter hiking - which is normal done very solely but now your planning on a huge get together. What wrong with pictures? :-?
Have fun. I'll think about you as I work on my backstroke.
Wolf
ShelterLeopard
12-23-2009, 11:14
Figured I'd get together with some others getting ready for their thrus as well. I was kinda hoping for more like five-seven people at most, but I really don't mind a big group, actually. And besides, everyone here is awesome!
Thanks Wolf!
ShelterLeopard
12-23-2009, 11:15
Not everyone is getting ready to leave this year for a thru though, some have already thru'd, and some haven't, but whatever. As long as we have hiking, scones, and bacon, it's all good.
srestrepo
12-23-2009, 19:45
sorry shlep i mean i'll make it to this trip... looking for as much hands on info as i can get from you all as i want to go on my through hopefully in '11...
ShelterLeopard
12-23-2009, 19:47
Sounds good srestrepo.
Wolf - 23000
12-23-2009, 23:46
Figured I'd get together with some others getting ready for their thrus as well. I was kinda hoping for more like five-seven people at most, but I really don't mind a big group, actually. And besides, everyone here is awesome!
Thanks Wolf!
Yea, Which I could join the party but where I'm at there is no long distance trails for a couple thousands of miles. Have fun!!!
Wolf
ShelterLeopard
12-27-2009, 01:17
Yep Wolf- I was going to tell you to bust a gut on down here, but that'd be quite a commute, wouldn't it???
Wolf - 23000
12-27-2009, 16:34
Yep Wolf- I was going to tell you to bust a gut on down here, but that'd be quite a commute, wouldn't it???
Yea it would be a huge commute. Have you ever heard of the phrase, go west. Who knows we might cross paths sometime.
Wolf
mweinstone
12-28-2009, 19:50
wolf is fun slep. he has peircing eyes that can stare down oncomming headlights. he hikes with about a 2 lb from skin out weight. and he can out walk us all. we call his nalgene sized pack, uberpack. and he sleeps in a unisuit instead of a bag sometimes. if you pass him in the morning, you may pass him again as he walkls bothways and up and down. no one outhikes wolf 23000. but we all carry stuff.he wears what he needs.
srestrepo
01-06-2010, 19:02
any idea where we're going?
ShelterLeopard
01-06-2010, 20:28
Hold on, I'll get back to ya'.
PS- I'm bringing scones for this hike.
ShelterLeopard
01-11-2010, 19:04
Anyone want to go NoBo out of DWG to Jersey, about 8 miles, then hike back the next day? I've never been there, so I know nothing about the area. Is there a good area for camping?
ShelterLeopard
01-11-2010, 19:05
Worthington Campsite seems too close...
timebreaks
01-11-2010, 23:54
AARRRRRRRGGGH!! :mad:
Now I can't come on this one either!!!! :mad::mad::mad::mad:
ShelterLeopard
01-12-2010, 11:12
Um, excuse me Mara, I don't think I heard you... What's that? You'll come anyway, you say? (Grrr- no one to snitch my bacon. :( )
Bags4266
01-12-2010, 13:02
NOBO form the DWG there is a backpacker campsite about 4-5 miles. Very large, with bear boxes. About 1 more mile North is sunfish pond, however no camping is permited. The hike is beat except for the first mile there is some water action. Not sure how much further past Sunfish Pond there is a nice summit with some great views. I don't have those pages of my companion.
ShelterLeopard
01-12-2010, 13:35
I dunno, 5 miles? I want a pretty eaasy hike, but that is pretty short... Though we could go to Sunfish Pond, then hike back to the campsite- that'd be seven. Then five miles out the next day. Any thoughts? It could be really low key this way. If anyone has a hike they really want to do that is not too far away, my ears are open.
Bags4266
01-12-2010, 14:40
You could also take the Red Trail at the same parking lot at DWG to the peak of Mount Tamany(sp) then pick up the green trail which takes you to sunfish pond. from there take the AT back to the backpacker campsite. In the morning follow the AT to the parking lot. The AT and Red Trail trailhead are at the same location.
Only problem the beginning of the red trail there is a good rock scramble and verticle if icy it could be difficult. Total loop around 8-9 miles
Bags4266
01-12-2010, 14:41
Ops, also no need for car relays.
ShelterLeopard
01-12-2010, 17:03
That is one thing I'd like to avoid- car relays, I mean. ARGH! I'll definitely look into it Bags, thanks!
If you go a bit past sunfish pond and go off trail (maybe there is a trail) west towards the river, There are campsites right on the water. I canoe the Delaware in the summer and there are quite a few sites with fire rings right off the banks. One even has a pit toilet about 100 yards into the woods. Maybe someone has a map with the locations on it?
timebreaks
01-13-2010, 00:42
Well, if you guys are going up the Red Dot, I'm glad I'm not going...that scramble and I are NOT friends! (Although maybe if I hiked it *without* whiplash, it'd be a better time...)
I will miss your bacon, though, Shlep. Let me know if you go out again before you leave for GA, even if it's for a dayhike! I'd love to see you before you leave!
Bags4266
01-13-2010, 10:50
If you go a bit past sunfish pond and go off trail (maybe there is a trail) west towards the river, There are campsites right on the water. I canoe the Delaware in the summer and there are quite a few sites with fire rings right off the banks. One even has a pit toilet about 100 yards into the woods. Maybe someone has a map with the locations on it?
I believe that campsite near the river is Worthington State Park
You could also take the Red Trail at the same parking lot at DWG to the peak of Mount Tamany(sp) then pick up the green trail which takes you to sunfish pond. from there take the AT back to the backpacker campsite. In the morning follow the AT to the parking lot. The AT and Red Trail trailhead are at the same location.
Only problem the beginning of the red trail there is a good rock scramble and verticle if icy it could be difficult. Total loop around 8-9 miles
This is what I have done in the past. Also for a slightly longer trip, after hitting Sunfish pond I have gone around the pond (there are trails on both sides of the pond) before returning to the campsite on the AT. Other than the climb up Mt Tammany, it is a pretty nice hike but not terribly long.
Another option would be to continue North on the AT after hitting Sunfish pond, but I am not sure how far we need to go until it becomes legal to camp.
Yes, I agree on the simplicity of not having to shuttle cars :P
ShelterLeopard
01-13-2010, 11:06
Definitely Mara!
ShelterLeopard
01-13-2010, 11:10
BAD NEWS: ShLep has a problem. My family is coming from out of state on that Saturday, and I have to be there. So now I can't make it to my own hike. DAMN IT!!! (Unless anyone wants to do it the next weekend???)
Unless anyone wants to do it the next weekend, then you all go on without me... :(:(:(
ShelterLeopard
01-13-2010, 11:14
Unless anyone wants to start Friday afternoon, instead of Staurday morning. Any takers on that idea? (I'd probably end up hiking out pretty early Saturday morning, but who cares?) Totally understand if no one wants to do the Friday afternoon thing, but right now, that's my only option- anyone?
Unless anyone wants to start Friday afternoon, instead of Staurday morning. Any takers on that idea? (I'd probably end up hiking out pretty early Saturday morning, but who cares?) Totally understand if no one wants to do the Friday afternoon thing, but right now, that's my only option- anyone?
Unfortunately due to work, Friday afternoon is not an option for me, especially with an early sunset.
The weekend after (1/30 - 1/31), *might* work for me.
Wolf - 23000
01-13-2010, 19:04
BAD NEWS: ShLep has a problem. My family is coming from out of state on that Saturday, and I have to be there. So now I can't make it to my own hike. DAMN IT!!! (Unless anyone wants to do it the next weekend???)
Unless anyone wants to do it the next weekend, then you all go on without me... :(:(:(
Take them to a family outing on the AT. As the first activity of course is taking a hike. :)
Wolf
ShelterLeopard
01-13-2010, 19:04
Basically, any weekend before president's day and after next weekend work for me.
Well, I suppose that leaves the weekend of the 30th, and the weekend of the 6th. Less time than I thought, wow.
Okay, well I hope all of you go on this hike, and I may organize another (hopefully, one I can make it to) before I leave for Georgia.
I've got a hike started on the 30th weekend - Boiling Springs to Pine Grove Furnace or so. Couple guys coming out from the backpacker.com Mid-Atlantic regional forum.
ShelterLeopard
01-14-2010, 11:40
I've made up my mind- you all should go on this hike, though I must withdraw. Hopefully I will organize another totally seperate hike before I leave for GA.
There's a definite possibility I could make it down there for the 23-24. It's a decent drive from Maine, but I need to do a shakedown where the weather isn't so intense... Just keep me posted!
so then, is the hike still on or not?
Panzer
so then, is the hike still on or not?
Panzer
It is highly unfortunate that Shlep has to back out, but I am still up for going. Who is still interested? And any preferences on where?
There's a definite possibility I could make it down there for the 23-24. It's a decent drive from Maine, but I need to do a shakedown where the weather isn't so intense... Just keep me posted!
Wow, yea, that would be a bit of a commute, but it would be great if you could come down.
I don't really know the area at all where you guys are at, so it's definitely up to you guys. Any ideas?
It depends on the weather and where this hike is taking place. I might tag along.
Well, I am most likely going and I think my friend will tag along. Where and who else are still questions that need to be answered. I have three suggestions for locations: (a) NJ side of DWG, (b) Bear Mt, NY area, or (c) Hawk Mt, PA area. I can put together a trip for any of the three of those, just let me know if you are interested and any preferences. I am planning on an early start on Sat and end sometime Sun afternoon. I'll check the weather...
Im up for b or c...weather permitting. I really dont want to hike a section that I ve done already , again.
Basically, any weekend before president's day and after next weekend work for me.
Well, I suppose that leaves the weekend of the 30th, and the weekend of the 6th. Less time than I thought, wow.
Okay, well I hope all of you go on this hike, and I may organize another (hopefully, one I can make it to) before I leave for Georgia.
ShLep:
I still have from DWG to High Point to do, and would be willing to do a hike soon. I just started a 3rd shift pt job Wed. AM, Thu AM, Fri AM and an occasional Sat. AM.
If I can get the Sat. off, and can stay awake for the drive (or get a driver), I would like to do a Sat - Mon. night hike (driving back on Tues).
I'm tied up on the weekend of Feb. 6th. (AMC XC instructional weekend - I instruct the beginners), so the previous weekend plus (30th to the 2nd) are possible.
We'll have to keep an eye on the weather. I'll hike in bad stuff, but I'd rather not drive in it.
ShelterLeopard
01-19-2010, 13:22
For me, it'll probably be really last minute. Like a week notice at the very most. If I have time to do another overnight before I leave at all. But I'm gonna try!
Im up for b or c...weather permitting. I really dont want to hike a section that I ve done already , again.
Well, Ernie and gm1275a, it looks like there aren't any others for this weekend. So, I am going to suggest that we postpone and hopefully I can go in 2 or 3 weeks (next week is out since my parents are visiting).
Gm1275a, I would hate for you to come all the way down from Maine just for a quick trip.
Gm 1275a is going on a shakedown with us in Conn. this weekend, as far as I know.
Gm 1275a is going on a shakedown with us in Conn. this weekend, as far as I know.
Ok, he had said he would possibly come down, so I was just updating the status. Thanks.
Thanks for the post Hobbit...I ll keep you posted on any hikes we are planning.
Thanks for the post Hobbit...I ll keep you posted on any hikes we are planning.
Awesome, thanks. Hopefully I'll get to go on another weekend trip before departing for Springer...
ShelterLeopard
01-26-2010, 14:10
So, did you guys go?