Best place to meet a thru hiker in PA

[jakemc]

My brother is starting his thru Hike this weekend and I am so jealous. I am trying to find the place to meet up with him in PA to hike for a week does anyone have a suggestion on where I can park and meet him.

[Stink Bug]

Pen Mar, Pine Grove Furnace or Boiling Springs. All are super easy to get to and offer parking.

[Cookerhiker]

I know that Southern PA is a little less convenient for you but I'd recommend Caledonia State Park on U.S. Rt. 30 between Chambersburg and Gettysburg. The southern half of PA has a little more up-and-down than the stretch east of the Susquehanna River Duncannon but it's not as rocky.

Actually I know you said PA but would you consider another option: Harpers Ferry? You can leave your car at the Park Service lot and hike all of MD and then most of Southern PA.

[RED-DOG]

Dunccanan you can park at the Doyle.

[Spirit Walker]

One consideration: your brother will be used to hiking 20+ mile days. If you join him, he'll lose his trail companions if you can't keep up. Make sure you're in top shape before you get on the trail.

[Stalking Tortoise]

Are you really looking to hike with him for a week or just hang with him for a week?

You could slack-pack him through a portion of PA, setting up camp and meeting him at the the end of the day at a pre-determined road crossing. I'd be thrilled to be supported over a week with someone taking care of all of the camp chores each day.

[jakemc]

All great advice from everyone from where to meet to actually hiking or setting up camp. I do plan on hiking with him for the days I am able, I have wanted to try a Thru-hike for years myself. But do to kids and bills my availability to take that much time away from my life is not feasible at this time. I plan on hiking as much as possible between now and then and also countinue my pretty rigourous workout routine so I won't slow him down. I don't want to pass up a chance to hike with him during this journey.

I like the Harper's Ferry Option

[UnfamousK]

saw ur from ohio...I would suggest Duncannon or rt501...Lot of road crossings and possible rides back to vehicle if need be

[trailangelmary]

If you need any shuttles during that time you can call me at 717-834-4706. I live in Duncannon, PA. And have a blast hiking with your brother.