 Map depicting Reeds Gap Spur Trail and White Mountain Ridge Trail (from Mid State Trail Association)
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What we have planned
Additional project details provided below |
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IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>If you are coming for the day only, please park at LOT D (encircled in purple on map above) and walk in to find us at Campsites 1-6 (encircled in red on map above) . Please arrive by 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to park camping area (coordinates 40.721920, -77.470310): maps.app.goo.gl/xTHWmk7KsRmauCZW6
>Parker Dam is located in Clearfield County, 17 miles north of Clearfield on PA-153 just off exit 111 of I-80
>If you are coming for the day only, please park at LOT D (encircled in purple on map above) and walk in to find us at Campsites 1-6 (encircled in red on map above) . Please arrive by 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to park camping area (coordinates 40.721920, -77.470310): maps.app.goo.gl/xTHWmk7KsRmauCZW6
>Parker Dam is located in Clearfield County, 17 miles north of Clearfield on PA-153 just off exit 111 of I-80
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
OPTION 1:
Rustic Cabin at Parker Dam State Park #13: Guys & #14: Gals (more photos below) |
Amenities:
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OPTION 2:
Car campers (sleep in vehicle) (Ideally, park in extra car parking) |
You bring:
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OPTION 3:
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own lodging in the park (tents only) or nearby.
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own lodging in the park (tents only) or nearby.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: TBD
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Tony typically cooks a scrumptious dinner on Friday nights. Watch for the pre-event email for details.
If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out on Saturday evening- KTA will cover costs for dinner, except alcoholic beverages.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
Cell phone coverage: TBD
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Tony typically cooks a scrumptious dinner on Friday nights. Watch for the pre-event email for details.
If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out on Saturday evening- KTA will cover costs for dinner, except alcoholic beverages.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
--Trail Work Details--
Work days:
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Trail:
Located in the PA Wilds region, the Quehanna Trail (downloadable georeferenced(!) PDF maps) is a long-distance loop trail in Moshannon and Elk State Forests. The outer orange-blazed loop is about 71 miles. Yellow-blazed connector trails in the western and eastern sections of the main loop allow shorter but still extensive backpacking loops. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails. We will have paper maps for volunteers.
The southern part of the Quehanna Plateau is a mostly oak-laurel ecosystem; the northern part is characterized by northern hardwoods mixed with hemlock and pine. Several of the QT connecting trails pass through State Game Land 34, featuring ponds that attract waterfowl. Feed plots and viewing platforms have been constructed throughout the whole Quehanna Plateau area, in order to satisfy public interest in viewing elk that have wandered south from their traditional stomping grounds north of Sinnemahoning Creek. The elk now can be found throughout the Quehanna area, but at such a low density that you are only occasionally rewarded with a sighting. The elk move easily through the forest, and a rare sighting is certainly a thrilling experience.
Part of the Quehanna Trail passes through the 50,000-acre Quehanna Wild Area. This is the largest wild area in the state, though it is traversed by two paved and several unpaved roads. The wild area is known for its beautiful streams and unusual open savannas with occasional black cherry trees that were apparently left when the area’s vast hemlock forest was logged in the nineteenth century. Two natural areas feature stands of paper birch, near the southernmost limit of that tree’s range.
Notes:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
- Reeds Gap Spur Trail: leaders will be scouting in the week leading up to the event to assess current conditions. We imagine this trail will need brushing, lopping, and possibly blazing.
- Blazing: Bald Eagle State Forest is reclassifying White Mountain Ridge and Devils Elbow Trails as "hiking only". This necessitates a change to yellow blazes from red. We will attempt to accomplish this - xxxxx miles total.
- On the Devils Elbow Trail south of Weikert Run Road, there is a footbridge that needs some deck boards replaced, as well as a brand new bridge to build. This will involve small but mighty crews.
- Other various trail work on the QT as defined by further scouting.
- We carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From the campground, drive times should be in the 35-45 minute range.
Trail:
Located in the PA Wilds region, the Quehanna Trail (downloadable georeferenced(!) PDF maps) is a long-distance loop trail in Moshannon and Elk State Forests. The outer orange-blazed loop is about 71 miles. Yellow-blazed connector trails in the western and eastern sections of the main loop allow shorter but still extensive backpacking loops. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails. We will have paper maps for volunteers.
The southern part of the Quehanna Plateau is a mostly oak-laurel ecosystem; the northern part is characterized by northern hardwoods mixed with hemlock and pine. Several of the QT connecting trails pass through State Game Land 34, featuring ponds that attract waterfowl. Feed plots and viewing platforms have been constructed throughout the whole Quehanna Plateau area, in order to satisfy public interest in viewing elk that have wandered south from their traditional stomping grounds north of Sinnemahoning Creek. The elk now can be found throughout the Quehanna area, but at such a low density that you are only occasionally rewarded with a sighting. The elk move easily through the forest, and a rare sighting is certainly a thrilling experience.
Part of the Quehanna Trail passes through the 50,000-acre Quehanna Wild Area. This is the largest wild area in the state, though it is traversed by two paved and several unpaved roads. The wild area is known for its beautiful streams and unusual open savannas with occasional black cherry trees that were apparently left when the area’s vast hemlock forest was logged in the nineteenth century. Two natural areas feature stands of paper birch, near the southernmost limit of that tree’s range.
Notes:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
SIGN UP FOR 2024 TRAIL CARE #1 - Quehanna, April 26-29, HERE:
Registration is closed. Please try another event.
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