WHERE TO MEET, LODGING:
Camping location: Resica Falls Scout Reservation, 1200 Resica Falls Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 (41.103957, -75.08647), Monroe County. 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.
Morning meeting location/time: same as above (Deer Run), 7:45 AM.
Map/directions to campsites:
Lodging/Camping amenities: KTA has reserved the Deer Run group camping site, starting Thursday night, for volunteers. Someone will be at the camp by 4:00 pm to assist you if needed. Tent, hammock and car camping welcome. Modern flush toilets and showers available at the Pool, just down the road (***Aug. 16 update: the Great Bend showers north of the campsite are closed for the season but we can use the showers at the Pool as in the past couple of years). There are vault toilets and potable water at the campsite. The site has some tent platforms and a pavilion with electricity. **Not to be missed: check out the namesake Resica Falls near the entrance to the camp.
Cell phone coverage: reportedly good for Verizon/AT&T
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. You are welcome to join us as we probably head to a local restaurant in Shawnee or Stroudsburg for Saturday supper (Dutch treat). Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Morning meeting location/time: same as above (Deer Run), 7:45 AM.
Map/directions to campsites:
Lodging/Camping amenities: KTA has reserved the Deer Run group camping site, starting Thursday night, for volunteers. Someone will be at the camp by 4:00 pm to assist you if needed. Tent, hammock and car camping welcome. Modern flush toilets and showers available at the Pool, just down the road (***Aug. 16 update: the Great Bend showers north of the campsite are closed for the season but we can use the showers at the Pool as in the past couple of years). There are vault toilets and potable water at the campsite. The site has some tent platforms and a pavilion with electricity. **Not to be missed: check out the namesake Resica Falls near the entrance to the camp.
Cell phone coverage: reportedly good for Verizon/AT&T
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. You are welcome to join us as we probably head to a local restaurant in Shawnee or Stroudsburg for Saturday supper (Dutch treat). Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Work days: Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday.
Description of work: There is a laundry list of items that crews have not gotten to in the last couple of years. Work areas will focus on clearing heavy blowdowns and brushing/lopping the trail in the Pennel Run and Stillwater Natural Areas, as well as rehabbing a couple of side trails if time permits. 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 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.
Notes: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or or Volunteer Leaders Shira Blady & Brian MacNamara @ bladysh@gmail.com / 267-970-1280.
Description of work: There is a laundry list of items that crews have not gotten to in the last couple of years. Work areas will focus on clearing heavy blowdowns and brushing/lopping the trail in the Pennel Run and Stillwater Natural Areas, as well as rehabbing a couple of side trails if time permits. 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 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.
Notes: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or or Volunteer Leaders Shira Blady & Brian MacNamara @ bladysh@gmail.com / 267-970-1280.
WHAT TO BRING:
For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
By signing up, volunteers agree to the KTA Activity Waiver.
