Mid atlantic hikes old loggers path patch

You hold in your hands an exciting guide to 43 trails in west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, and new york. This region, including masten, is included in ghost lumber towns of central. Pa steinman run nature preserve natural midatlantic. The midatlantic hiking group mahg is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote the health benefits of hiking and enable urban youth to learn about hiking. I almost didnt see the sweet little patch of grape fern as i passed over. The mid atlantic hiking group mahg is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote the health benefits of hiking and enable urban youth to learn about hiking.

The old loggers path olp is a 28 mile loop located north of williamsport. Some friends and i are hiking the old loggers path in mid june and i have heard alot about the rock run campsite but i cant find any location on it can any one tell me what mile the campsite is at and is that clockwise or couter clockwise any help would be appreciated this is all our first backpacking trip and we. Hiker achievement patch program lakes region conservation trust. Old loggers path is an orangeblazed longdistance backpacking trail that follows former railroad grades, logging roads, bark trails, and other remnants of old industrial transportation, hence the name. Storm damage to old loggers path and access roads posted 4. It took about 3 12 hours to hike back from rock run campsite. Old loggers path olp the olp is a very popular beginner to moderate 27. The trail is located entirely on state forest lands, land that had formerly belonged to the central pennsylvania lumber co. May 07, 2012 the old loggers path olp is a 28 mile loop located north of williamsport. Ride our chairlifts and gondolas to access trails that wind through a volcanic landscape surrounded by jawdropping vistas, ancient glaciers, alpine lakes. The old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has. The trail descended through the forest on a wide path and for the most part is pretty gradual. The mst guidebook and all its maps are described with metric measurements.

The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, birding, and backpacking and is best used from april until october. Matt did a trip report just this week on the olp look under new threads in the trip reports section if you didnt see it. Most hikers take two and a half to three days and two nights to complete the old loggers path, making it popular for weekend. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, the mid atlantic day trips blog will take you as far as you can go in a day without. I recently backpacked the 28 mile old loggers path, a classic loop in pa. Is composed mostly of old logging railroad grades and haul roads interconnected by strategically placed foot trails. Hikers guide to civil war trails in the midatlantic region includes 27 dayhikes around battlefields, along lines of march, and through defensive works. There are many other areas within a few hours drive of the lehigh valley that offer good hiking opportunities along with other interesting activities for a fun vacation off the beaten path of the summer tourist traps like the jersey shore. Rattlesnakes, ghosts, and waterfalls old loggers path. Hiking on the janie trail, which runs the frostshattered ridge in a single. The old loggers path follows abandoned logging roads in a loop through the loyalsock state forest.

With the old trees gone, the loggers quickly return for the young ones. Makingfriends hiking patch hiking is mostly walking but there are some basic hiking skills your scouts can learn. If you plan on arriving late into masten contact the hillsgrove ranger. Backpacking the old loggers path endless mountains experience. The patch and a guide published in the pahikes trail guide series is. This trail can be best described as pleasant there are few steep climbs, the trail often follows old grades, and it offers a few vistas, good campsites, nice creeks, waterfalls, and rock run, a stream of great beauty. Theres no official guidebook for the olp specifically, but you can get a free map of the trail mailed to you from pa dcnr by contacting them at the loyalsock.

Marked with international orange blazes, the old loggers path is located entirely within the loyalsock state forest. After only about of a mile, the trail met up with the orange blazes of the old loggers path. Pa boyd big tree preserve conservation area natural midatlantic. I encountered patches of stinging nettle along the olp, but it wasnt. Like many hikers, i spend a great deal of time staring at maps and dreaming of the possibilities of adventure and escape they evoke. The mid state trail was the first major hiking trail in america to be laid out and measured with the metric system. Old loggers path trip planning appalachian trail cafe. It follows many logging roads and paths that feature many vistas, streams.

The trail is a circuit through remote areas in northeastern lycoming county. There were small patches of snow left, which i took advantage of when i got hot and. Loggers trail hike offers surprises in oregon ridge park a former ore pit quarry, now covered by vegetation. An abandoned logging road, the path is obvious through the woods despite not being blazed. The old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has grown in popularity over the years.

Ive hiked it three times so far twice with first timers so its a perfect loop for that. The trail layout has taken advantage of the engineering expertise of. Apr 14, 2014 like many hikers, i spend a great deal of time staring at maps and dreaming of the possibilities of adventure and escape they evoke. If youre looking for fun and adventure on the appalachian trail, look no further. Backpacking the old loggers path july, 2018 endless mountains. If you lost anything on the old loggers path towards the end of september, 2002 please email me, describing the item and where you think you lost it.

There are multiple places to join the trail, but most people start in the ghost town of masten, pa. The flood was caused by over 8 of rain in about a six hour period and resulted in bridges out or bypassed. The old loggers path is located in loyalsock state forest, in the upper right hand corner of lycoming county. After a long hike reward your girls with the hiking patch from makingfriends. I was surprised to realize that i last backpacked the entire trail in 2012, over six years ago. This 3x2 highquality fabric patch can be sewn or ironed on to your pack, hat, or clothing. Then returned to masten via old loggers path to ellenton road, to short run trail, cherry ridge trail back to old loggers path. Posts about old loggers path written by endlessmountains. Mahg serves our mission through initiatives and programs thanks to public support. Check out our calendar or current events for hiking activities sponsored by patc members as well as other local hiking groups. In the late 1800s, just as the agricultural economy was beginning to dwindle, local.

I arrived late morning, quickly got my gear together, and began hiking down the trail. Backpacking the old loggers path endless mountains. This page contains mahgs hiking and trail etiquette. Item detail hikers guide to civil war trails in the mid. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. Upcoming events for midatlantic hiking group a 501c3 charitable org. I encountered patches of stinging nettle along the olp, but it wasnt too thick and i. A meetup group with over 24816 outdoor enthusiasts. So i decided it was time to return and experience this trail once again. The trail featured great views, some waterfalls, large boulders, and two new shelters. Old loggers path is an orangeblazed longdistance backpacking trail that follows former. An old logging road serves as the return trail and ends at the other end of. Thinking of going over memorial day but have seen some areas might be washed out.

Complete searchable hike map with ratings for all hikes including length, difficulty, streamsfalls, views, solitude and camping. This was our first backpacking adventure and it was a great one. Please feel free to pm me as well if youd like more info about the old loggers path. Old loggers path trail hike june 27 thru june 30 ellendale, pa this is a 30 mile circuit hike in lycoming county, tiadaghton state forest. A double trunk tulip poplar towers over patch of wilting skunk cabbage. Jul 12, 2018 the old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has grown in popularity over the years. The trail follows many of the old logging railroad grades and makes for a very easy hike.

Due to time we made a small loop using old loggers path clockwise from. Mahg is one of the largest and most active organizations of its kind in the united states. The old loggers path is another one of my favorite hikes. Best hikes on old loggers path pennsylvania gaia gps. The loop trail north of clearview road in the park its an old woods road is. Anyone hike this loop since the storm damage last october. The old loggers path is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacking venues in the keystone state. The castle in the clouds conservation area hiker achievement patch program is an lrct project designed to recognize hikers who have ascended 5 major summits and hiked 19 designated trails, totaling 30 miles, located entirely within lrcts castle in the clouds conservation area. The entire trail is a little over 27 miles with the trailhead proper being at the old ghost town of masten. Aug 29, 2010 we try hiking for the first time with help from our friend aaron. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. The old logger s path is located in loyalsock state forest, in the upper right hand corner of lycoming county. It includes 45 day hikes from the shores of the chesapeake bay to catoctin mountain and from the potomac river to the masondixon line.

Highlights include rock run, noted by many as the most beautiful steam in pennsylvania. Due to time we made a small loop using old loggers path clockwise from masten to rock runyellow dog run. The one hundred and eightyfour page book uses the same format as the west virginia book below. A path that crosses the appalachian trail, virginia creeper national recreation trail runs 56 km 35 mi through the forests of southwestern. The old logger s path is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacking venues in the keystone state. Midatlantic hiking groups activities are a healthy and fun way to relieve stress and unplug while enjoying the variety of what mother nature has to offer throughout the midatlantic region.

We hiked the northern part of the trail and took a short, off trail excursion to the chasms of rock run, a beautiful gorge with. As its name indicates, most of this trail is routed along old logging grades which allows for fast walking. External hikes venues outside of the mid atlantic region discuss hikes in other parts of the country, post trip reports, photos. Mid state trail association, a volunteerbased nonprofit, formed in 1982 to care for and preserve the path. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Rattlesnakes, ghosts, and waterfalls old loggers path masten, pa. The midatlantic bdr mabdr is the eighth bdr route developed for dualsport and adventure motorcycle travel. Hikers guide to civil war trails in the mid atlantic region includes 27 day hikes around battlefields, along lines of march, and through defensive works. For several years now, i have come back to maps of the susquehannock trail system sts in northcentral pennsylvaniaand not just because i hiked the trail system for my new book, amcs best backpacking in the midatlantic. Back in december i went on a hike to see an off trail falls near sullivan.