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EVENT #9: July 18-21, 2024
WEST RIM TRAIL |
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 518-519, 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through park
>Map/directions to Twin Streams sites 518-519 (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 518-519, 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through park
>Map/directions to Twin Streams sites 518-519 (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.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Twin Streams Campground sites 518-519
(more photos below)
Amenities:
You bring:
OR:
Make your own arrangements
Tent/ Hammock/ Car Camp at Twin Streams Campground sites 518-519
(more photos below)
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 campsites518/519. Jenn will be in site 452 with the camper; you can charge devices there , or with your vehicle or portable charger
- Close to Babb Creek And Wilson Creek to cool off at te end of the day
You bring:
- all usual camping equipment
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, IIRC. 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, and Donna will be making pancakes and sausage Saturday morning. 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 Twin Streams is pretty good, IIRC. 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, and Donna will be making pancakes and sausage Saturday morning. 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:
Work areas will focus on 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 the southern half of the WRT:
- The southernmost eight miles need to be re-blazed
- Brushing between Steel Hollow Trail and Dillon Hollow
- Rebenching north of the Gundigut Trail intersection
- Brushing between west Rim Road and West Rim Connector
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 2024 TRAIL CARE #9 - West Rim Trail, July 18-21, 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.)
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