travel light, wake early, walk far
Artemis--Goddess of the Hunt and Leader of the Pack On September 3-4, 2022 eight DCUL backpackers did an overnight counter-clockwise loop over western Pennsylvania's Loyalsock Link and Loyalsock trails. We had planned a 16.2-mile route from World's End State Park, but ended up doing a little "bonus" mileage and elevation when the blazing and signage... Continue Reading →
Early this year, as a natural next step after tackling the King’s Canyon High Basin Route last summer (and also perhaps as a momentary diversionary cure for the dark cold nights of the DC winter), a few DCUL members turned their gaze further north: towards Yosemite, and the high route there. As winter turned into... Continue Reading →
I had this trip on the back burner for a few years. It involved easier logistics than flying out West, since I could just throw gear and food in the car and drive. Steve was game for the trip since he had the vacation time remaining due to missing the Utah trip due to an... Continue Reading →
On July 23-24, 2002 11 DCUL backpackers hiked part of southern Massanutten Mountain, in the George Washington National Forest, near New Market, Virginia. The original idea was to hike in on Saturday, then swim in and camp beside a man-made, spring-fed, mountain-top pool known as Emerald Pond. Sunday was supposed to feature a long climb... Continue Reading →
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.
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