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EVENT #11: August 15-18, 2024
THUNDER SWAMP TRAIL |
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What we have planned
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Some of the beautiful scenery along the trail
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--LOGISTICS--
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>Meet us at: Deer Run Campsite at Resica Falls Scout Reservation, 7:30 AM.
(Stop and take a gander at the namesake Falls on the way!)
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to Resica Falls Scout Reservation, 1200 Resica Falls Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 (coordinates 41.103957, -75.08647): https://maps.app.goo.gl/ez7NZdNJSWE3i1b49
>Resica Falls Scout Reservation is about 20 minutes northeast of Stroudsburg. KTA has reserved the “Deer Run” group campsite (encircled in red on map below). Deer Run is approximately 0.75 miles through the camp after turning off of PA402, past buildings and other campsites; the road curves slightly to the left.
>Meet us at: Deer Run Campsite at Resica Falls Scout Reservation, 7:30 AM.
(Stop and take a gander at the namesake Falls on the way!)
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to Resica Falls Scout Reservation, 1200 Resica Falls Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 (coordinates 41.103957, -75.08647): https://maps.app.goo.gl/ez7NZdNJSWE3i1b49
>Resica Falls Scout Reservation is about 20 minutes northeast of Stroudsburg. KTA has reserved the “Deer Run” group campsite (encircled in red on map below). Deer Run is approximately 0.75 miles through the camp after turning off of PA402, past buildings and other campsites; the road curves slightly to the left.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
FREE Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Deer Run Group Tent Site at Resica Falls Scout Reservation:
Amenities:
You bring:
OR:
Make your own arrangements
FREE Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Deer Run Group Tent Site at Resica Falls Scout Reservation:
Amenities:
- There are about 10 wooden tent platforms (see picture below) available. Fit ~7'x7' and smaller freestanding tents.
- At the camp site (encircled in red on the map above): potable water, vault toilets
- Across the footbridge over Sugar Run, near the parking area (purple on map), are vault toilets
- Electricity is available at the pavilion at the campsite
- We'll have this site to ourselves, and normally there is no one nearby, so it should be quiet
- Flush toilets and showers (blue circle on map above) are a short (~700') distance away, across the road near the Beach Area
You bring:
- All usual camping equipment
OR:
Make your own arrangements
- You're welcome to procure your own campsite or lodging nearby.
Example of tent platform. This is a 7'x7' tent and the poles almost don't fit. We made it work.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: Service at Resica is good for At&T/Verizon.
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.
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.
Cell phone coverage: Service at Resica is good for At&T/Verizon.
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.
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.
--Trail Work Details--
Work days:
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
From Pennel Run northeast to PA-402, and on the Painter and Bear Swamp loops, there are blowdowns, brush, and blazing.
We carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From camp, drive times should be in the 5-30 minute range.
Thunder Swamp Trail System:
The Thunder Swamp Trail System (PDF map) is in Delaware State Forest, in southern Pike County just north of the Monroe County line, and it extends into Pennel Run and Stillwater Natural Areas. Suitable for both day hikes and backpacking trips, the system consists of an orange-blazed main loop trail of 30 miles, plus 15 miles of yellow-blazed side trails to many natural features. The trail system was built in the 1970s by the Youth Conservation Corps and is now maintained by KTA, Pocono Outdoor Club and state forest volunteers. The trails cross streams, pass through wetlands, and are very rocky in many areas, so sturdy footwear is a necessity. You may encounter many species of Pocono Plateau wildlife on the trails. Near the northern end of the trail system is the site of the first tree planting in Pennsylvania.
Here's a description of the trails from Jeff Mitchell from October 2023: link
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
From Pennel Run northeast to PA-402, and on the Painter and Bear Swamp loops, there are blowdowns, brush, and blazing.
We carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From camp, drive times should be in the 5-30 minute range.
Thunder Swamp Trail System:
The Thunder Swamp Trail System (PDF map) is in Delaware State Forest, in southern Pike County just north of the Monroe County line, and it extends into Pennel Run and Stillwater Natural Areas. Suitable for both day hikes and backpacking trips, the system consists of an orange-blazed main loop trail of 30 miles, plus 15 miles of yellow-blazed side trails to many natural features. The trail system was built in the 1970s by the Youth Conservation Corps and is now maintained by KTA, Pocono Outdoor Club and state forest volunteers. The trails cross streams, pass through wetlands, and are very rocky in many areas, so sturdy footwear is a necessity. You may encounter many species of Pocono Plateau wildlife on the trails. Near the northern end of the trail system is the site of the first tree planting in Pennsylvania.
Here's a description of the trails from Jeff Mitchell from October 2023: link
SIGN UP FOR 2024 TRAIL CARE #11 - Thunder Swamp, Aug. 15-18, 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--
