 |  | In This Issue: - Hiking the MST from Poe Paddy to Woodward Gap
- DCNR Adds Over 1100 Acres to the Lackawanna State Forest
- Hiking on the Web - New York/New Jersey Trail Conference
- KTA Presents the Susquehanna Super Hike
- Deal of the Month - Hennessy Hammocks
|  | Hiking the MST from Poe Paddy to Woodward Gap
As the Mid State Trail descends from Long Mountain it passes through Poe Paddy State Park. Hiking along the trail for another half mile and you will cross Penns Creek on an old train trestle and immediately after that you'll pass through the only tunnel found on any hiking trail in Pennsylvania. After passing through the tunnel you'll follow the Penn Central Railroad grade as it follows the banks of Penns Creek. All of this was experienced within the first mile of our latest hike on the Mid State Trail. Looking to put more of the Mid State Trail under our belt, Tim and I took some time off work to do our next hike of eight plus miles from Poe Paddy State Park to Woodward Gap.
[LINK TO TRIP REPORT AND PHOTOS] |  | | | DCNR Adds Over 1100 Acres to the Lackawanna State Forest
DCNR officials are applauding the acquisition of a 1,175-acre-tract in Monroe and Lackawanna counties that expands the Lackawanna State Forest District to over 27,500 acres.
Now known as the “Blue Ridge Lehigh Tract,” the parcel acquired by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry is in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, and Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County.
DCNR purchased the property through a partnership of The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), Monroe County, Lackawanna County and others. The tract is largely forest acreage and includes approximately 2.5 miles of frontage on the Lehigh River.
[LEARN MORE AT THE DCNR WEBSITE] |  | | | Hiking on the Web - New York/New Jersey Trail Conference
Since 1920, New York/New Jersey Trail Conference has partnered with government and private landowners to create, protect, and maintain a network of 1,700 miles of hiking trails in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. The Trail Conference is a volunteer driven not-for-profit organization with a membership of 10,000 individuals and more than 100 clubs. The NYNJTC website is a great place to research your next hike in the New Jersey or New York area.
[VISIT THE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE WEBSITE] |  | | | KTA Presents the Susquehanna Super Hike
On September 12, 2009, the Keystone Trails Association is sponsoring the Susquehanna Super Hike, a 25-mile hiking/trail runner challenge event for adventurous hikers and trail runners on the scenic rolling river hills of the lower Susquehanna Gorge.
This daunting hike and trail run on the Mason-Dixon and Conestoga Trails alternates breathtaking vistas with steep descents into dark, scenic hollows followed by strenuous climbs to the next vista. Prepare yourself for the steep hills, rocky terrain and deep ravines of the Susquehanna Super Hike, an arduous, undulating and challenging course.
The event course will traverse both sides of the Susquehanna River in York and Lancaster Counties. The Super Hike will begin at the York Hiking Club clubhouse just north of the Otter Creek Campground on Rt. 425 in York County and mostly follows the Mason-Dixon Trail south to the Norman Wood Bridge. From there it connects with the Conestoga Trail, crossing the bridge and continuing north while paralleling the Susquehanna River. It finally finishes at the Pequea Creek Campground, one mile east of the village of Pequea in Lancaster County.
[LEARN MORE AT THE KTA WEBSITE] |  | | | Deal of the Month - Hennessy Hammocks
Hennessy Hammocks are the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to outdoor hammocks. Rugged in design and manufactured with the backpacker in mind, these hammocks are light weight and set up in a matter of minutes.
I own a Hennessy Expedition Hammock and have used it on various hikes. I highly recommend it over the use of a single person tent. I've posted a full review of this hammock at PAHikes.com and at The Hiking Spot. For a limited time, you can get $5.00 off either the purchase of a Hennessy Expedition or Hennessy Explorer Hammock. Just use coupon code GTAH0809 during check out to receive the discounted price. Offer expires September 30, 2009.
Only one coupon/coupon code per order. Some coupons can only be used once. Other restrictions may apply. This exclusive Deal of the Month offer is only valid for "Go Take A Hike" e-Newsletter subscribers.
[CHECK OUT ALL THE HAMMOCKS AT THE HIKING SPOT] |  | | | | |
The Hiking Spot
153 Long St.
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(877) 767-7769
webmaster@pahikes.com
Click on the link below to unsubscribe | |
No comments:
Post a Comment