Re: Hike in camping
[Re: ScottM]
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09/25/09 08:26 PM
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Like you said, that's a tough one. I do know that there are a lot of trails in the state forests. I'm familiar with Moshannon State forest and when you get up on the Quehanna Hwy there are some places where you can walk for a few miles, but you will eventually cross logging roads. Going to get worse once all the leases are signed for the gas wells.
The first thing that came to mind would be to drive to the Appalachian Trail and hike parts of it. The problem is that it isn't a loop. You would have to backtrack on the same trail you walked in on.
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: Washpa Randy]
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09/25/09 08:52 PM
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Hey There Scott... Welcome to the site first of all... :  My first thoughts were also the App Trail... You could find an area where you can park a vehicle and walk towards it, or park your vehicle at the end and have someone drop you off at the beginning. I have done this before on the app trail... Great Walk! Other than that, I am not sure what else to tell ya... Maybe someone else can help you out when they see it... Good Luck! And Again Welcome ! :
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: Larry]
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09/25/09 11:22 PM
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Larry, you're right about registering. The foresters I've talked to said it is primarily in case of emergency. Gives them an idea of where to start looking for you if you don't show up at home when expected.
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: grozquads]
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09/27/09 03:16 PM
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Minister Creek in ANF this time of year is great. Hike up and check out the scenery. Boy scouts used to use it frequently though, not sure if any way to check usage.
Groz The only way to check minster creek is show up and see if anything is available.
Its all fun and games then crasher gets a site beside you
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: ScottM]
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09/29/09 02:56 PM
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Good deal Scott... Let us know how you make out... Pics and detail of your trip will be required... :  Come on back and give us all something to :  Have fun! Think of us while you are out... Burn a log in honor of CampingPA for us... : 
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: CampingPA Ranger]
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09/30/09 03:20 PM
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I'll make everything is well documenter Ranger!! I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone using this board but the Internet Rocks!! Just a little snooping on the ANF's website, I found a pdf file that had a map of the "inventoried roadless areas" for the nat'l forest. Here's the link if you're interested: http://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5068538.pdfThere are 4 good sized areas that are designated as roadless, where repair and reconstruction of roads is prohibited. So that's my jumping off point for this research.
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: ScottM]
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10/01/09 02:33 PM
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You do not need to inform the DCNR when primitive camping unless you camp at the same spot more than one night (there are other 'things' too, read the links below). If you want to use the same camp site multipal nights then you are saposta get a permit. I would advise you get one anyway, they are free and someone has an idea where to start looking if you go missing. The are very easy to get too, just call the state forest district office you intend to be in and give them your info. I just called for one this past monday and had it the next day. Here are a couple useful links. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/camping/index.aspxhttp://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/camping/primitive.aspx
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Re: Hike in camping
[Re: ScottM]
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11/01/09 03:33 AM
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You may want to give Colotn Point SP in Ansonia, I love it there
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