This 27(ish) mile loop is nestled in a corner of the Loyalsock region and (in my opinion) delivers highlights of all that’s enjoyable about hiking in Pennsylvania.
Old Logger’s Path: “There’s nothing like a full day on the trail”
Trip Report: Misty, Muddy Massanutten (LM: North Massanutten – 18 miles – Signal Knob, Meneka Peak, Mudhole Gap, June 9-10, 2022)
DCUL’ers Vera, Dayna, Phil, Sean and Mark met up July 9-10, 2022 for a relaxing weekend of backpacking around the northern area of Massanutten, in the George Washington National Forest, near Fort Valley, Virginia. The wet forecast kept the number of participants low, but the gentle showers were more comfortable than intense July heat would... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: Caledonia to Pen Mar (AT)
While nothing too noteworthy, it made for nice walking–with all the mountain laurel surrounding the path, it would be lovely to visit in spring when it is blooming.
Trip report: Oct 2021 Allegheny Front Trail
The Allegheny Front Trail, (AFT), is my favorite local trail. For me, it's slightly closer than Dolly Sods and offers a longer drier loop on a well maintained trail. I was delighted to see a roster of familiar friends and club members that were new to me signed up for a trip over a weekend... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: Tour de Sods
Eager to return to the Roaring Plains after my first taste last summer, I cooked up an ambitious route that hits just about all the highlights of the plateau and neighboring Dolly Sods. Eight brave souls joined me for what promised to be a bushwhacky, rocky, and muddy high-mileage weekend...
DC UL Backpacking 