What we have planned
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Vista near mile 27 looking southeast toward Blackwell
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--LOGISTICS--
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>Meet us at: Twin Streams tent sites 518-520, 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through park. You do not need to stop in at the campground office, and can ignore the "cars must be registered to proceed past this point" sign.
>Map/directions to Twin Streams sites 518-520 (coordinates 41.594383, -77.296477): https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8EhLJin99nHdfWb9
>Twin Streams Campground is located in Tioga County, ~15 minutes south of Wellsboro, just off PA-287.
>Meet us at: Twin Streams tent sites 518-520, 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through park. You do not need to stop in at the campground office, and can ignore the "cars must be registered to proceed past this point" sign.
>Map/directions to Twin Streams sites 518-520 (coordinates 41.594383, -77.296477): https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8EhLJin99nHdfWb9
>Twin Streams Campground is located in Tioga County, ~15 minutes south of Wellsboro, just off PA-287.
Site 518. More photos in gallery below.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Twin Streams Campground sites 518-519
>Follow KTA signs through park. You do not need to stop in at the campground office, and can ignore the "cars must be registered to proceed past this point" sign.
Amenities:
OR:
Make your own arrangements
Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Twin Streams Campground sites 518-519
>Follow KTA signs through park. You do not need to stop in at the campground office, and can ignore the "cars must be registered to proceed past this point" sign.
Amenities:
- Flush toilets and showers a short walk away, as well as a spigot with potable water at the Bath House
- **Electricity is not available at the campsites 518-520. Plan to charge devices with your vehicle or portable charger
- Close to Babb Creek And Wilson Creek to cool off at the end of the day
- all usual camping equipment
- camp firewood
OR:
Make your own arrangements
- You're welcome to procure your own campsite at Twin Streams, or lodging nearby.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: Service at Twin Streams is pretty good. On the trail and roads traveled, not so much
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 Friday night meal for us. If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out, Dutch treat, on Saturday evening.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
Please contact Al Germann, KTA Trail Care Coordinator for PA Wilds, at [email protected], or Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
Cell phone coverage: Service at Twin Streams is pretty good. On the trail and roads traveled, not so much
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 Friday night meal for us. If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out, Dutch treat, on Saturday evening.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
Please contact Al Germann, KTA Trail Care Coordinator for PA Wilds, at [email protected], or Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
--Trail Work Details--
Work days:
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Work areas will focus on areas near Gundigut Trail in the southern half of the WRT:
West Rim Trail:
Located in the PA Wilds region, the WRT (downloadable PDF maps) is a ~30-mile hiking trail on the western rim of the PA Grand Canyon. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange. Parts of the WRT pass through mixed Allegheny hardwoods, featuring white ash, cherry, and hemlock. In other areas, the trail winds along ridges of oak forest with abundant mountain laurel, and it also passes through boggy meadows near beaver dams. You will encounter some challenging topography when the trail departs from the edge of the main gorge to traverse side canyons. Best of all, the sections of the WRT along the main gorge lead to many outstanding vistas, some well over 1,000 feet above Pine Creek. We will have paper maps for participants.
If you can stay in the area or plan to come back, adventures abound in the Pine Creek Gorge area. There are many more trails with waterfalls, quiet, forests, and exquisite views up and down the gorge, plus you can bike the 62-mile-long rail trail or kayak down Pine Creek in the spring.
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Work areas will focus on areas near Gundigut Trail in the southern half of the WRT:
- Like on Golden Eagle Trail a couple years ago, repair of huge holes in the treadway due to rootballs/trees falling over
- Some trimming of encroaching vegetation
- Possible sidehill repairs on Bohen Trail
- Hopefully installation of new trail register box near southern terminus
- More TBD
West Rim Trail:
Located in the PA Wilds region, the WRT (downloadable PDF maps) is a ~30-mile hiking trail on the western rim of the PA Grand Canyon. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange. Parts of the WRT pass through mixed Allegheny hardwoods, featuring white ash, cherry, and hemlock. In other areas, the trail winds along ridges of oak forest with abundant mountain laurel, and it also passes through boggy meadows near beaver dams. You will encounter some challenging topography when the trail departs from the edge of the main gorge to traverse side canyons. Best of all, the sections of the WRT along the main gorge lead to many outstanding vistas, some well over 1,000 feet above Pine Creek. We will have paper maps for participants.
If you can stay in the area or plan to come back, adventures abound in the Pine Creek Gorge area. There are many more trails with waterfalls, quiet, forests, and exquisite views up and down the gorge, plus you can bike the 62-mile-long rail trail or kayak down Pine Creek in the spring.
SIGN UP FOR 2025 TRAIL CARE #10 - West Rim Trail, July 17-20, HERE:
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
--PHOTO GALLERY--
