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The purpose of this group is to organize fun outdoor adventures, (backpacking, car camping, hiking, paddling, bicycling, etc.).
I set up the group and will pay for the adminstration fees myself, so people can join and see the trips posted and decide if they want to participate, without having to pay up front. If you would like to contribute toward the annual cost of $197.88, please let me know.
Trips work like this: a leader sets up a loose structure, and attendees help build out more details. Key is the idea of allowing attendees flexibility to do what they want to do - but there is a rule: if you think of something fun to do, please ask "who else wants to go?"
Key guidelines:
Keep yourself and others safe, (buddy system)
Follow Leave No Trace principles, (take only a picture, leave only a footprint)
Be inclusive
By joining this group, you agree to release trip organizers, other attendees, and the group administrator from all liability.
Happy Trails!!
Linda
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Stars and Waterfalls in PA
Worlds End State Park, 82 Cabin Bridge Rd, Forksville, PA, USBrad has designed this hop-on hop-off multi-sport trip in PA for Labor Day Weekend! This trip is designed for campers sleeping in cars, tents, vans or trailers but mostly without electricity or hookups. In addition to camping, this trip includes biking, kayaking, hiking and star gazing! Hop onto any segments you like.
MAKE YOUR CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! (See reservation information at the end).
ITINERARY
Wednesday Sept 2: Drive to World's End State Park campground; set up camp. Campground has showers and running water. We will be in non-electric campsites.Thursday Sept 3: Hike Ricketts Glen (35 minute drive from World's End). This is a 7-mile loop with 21 waterfalls, the tallest being 94' high.
Camp at World's End State Park.Friday Sept 4: Hike World's End State Park: over 20 miles of rugged, scenic trails to explore, with canyon views, rock formations, streams and waterfalls.
Camp at World's End State Park.
"This is one of the most amazing landscapes we have ever mapped. The sheer number of waterfalls and cascades make it a special place, but the remote feeling that these trails offer is really special." Michael HermannSaturday Sept 5: Morning - break camp and more hiking at World's End or nearby Loyalsock.
Afternoon - drive to Leonard Harrison State Park (1 hour, 35 minute drive).
Short hike if time allows. Set up camp.
Campground has showers and running water, we will be in non-electric campsites.Sunday Sept 6: Bike the Pine Creek Rail Trail one way with a shuttle back, (outfitter provided). Distances available are 19, 28, 44 and 58 mile options.
Short hikes as time allows at Leonard Harrison State Park.
Camp at Leonard Harrison.Monday Sept 7: Break camp.
Morning -Kayak or raft Pine Creek (multiple distances, guided or unguided, probably about 3-4 hours. We will rent boats. Trip is dependent upon water levels. Hiking is also available if water doesn't allow kayaking/rafting.
Afternoon - Drive to Cherry Springs State Park (35 minutes). Set up camp.
Night – Dark sky viewing; no lights allowed after 9pm. Cherry Springs offers some of the darkest night skies east of the Mississippi and the moon phase will be just right tonight for prime viewing.Tuesday Sept 8: Pack up and drive home. Kinzua Bridge State Park is on the way back to Ohio and is worth a stop for anyone who hasn't seen the twisted, collapsed RR bridge partially destroyed by a tornado and now turned into a pedestrian walkway.
For anyone who doesn't mind adding 10 minutes to their drive home, I'm adding a stop in Leesburg Falls PA to do a short hike along a gorgeous little stream and have a beer at Cobblehaus Brewing at the base of a gorgeous waterfall.
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RESERVE CAMPSITES NOW!
Campsites to reserve:
https://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com/welcome.do?tti=HomeWorld’s End State Park, Wed Sept 2 – Sat Sept 5 (3 nights)
Linda has #49 and Brad has #67 (modern nonelectric)
Showers and flush toilets availableLeonard Harrison State Park, Sat Sept 5 – Mon Sept 7 (2 nights)
Linda has #12 and Brad has #13 (modern nonelectric)
Showers and flush toilets availableCherry Springs State Park, Mon Sept 7 – Tuesday Sept 8
Linda has #23 and Brad has #22 (rustic nonelectric)Please comment when you have made reservations and for which campgrounds. Text with any questions at (216) 973-3851.
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