Mid state trail association, a volunteerbased nonprofit, formed in 1982 to care for and preserve the path. Ive hiked it three times so far twice with first timers so its a perfect loop for that. The mst guidebook and all its maps are described with metric measurements. This was our first backpacking adventure and it was a great one. For several years now, i have come back to maps of the susquehannock trail system sts in northcentral pennsylvaniaand not just because i hiked the trail system for my new book, amcs best backpacking in the midatlantic. The old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has. I encountered patches of stinging nettle along the olp, but it wasnt too thick and i. Mahg serves our mission through initiatives and programs thanks to public support. May 07, 2012 the old loggers path olp is a 28 mile loop located north of williamsport. Due to time we made a small loop using old loggers path clockwise from. Each hike is accompanied by a simple but clear topo map and trail description as well as historical information about the events that happened along the path the hike follows and the. Theres no official guidebook for the olp specifically, but you can get a free map of the trail mailed to you from pa dcnr by contacting them at the loyalsock. Midatlantic hiking groups activities are a healthy and fun way to relieve stress and unplug while enjoying the variety of what mother nature has to offer throughout the midatlantic region. You hold in your hands an exciting guide to 43 trails in west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, and new york.
Highlights include rock run, noted by many as the most beautiful steam in pennsylvania. I almost didnt see the sweet little patch of grape fern as i passed over. Complete searchable hike map with ratings for all hikes including length, difficulty, streamsfalls, views, solitude and camping. The flood was caused by over 8 of rain in about a six hour period and resulted in bridges out or bypassed. Back in december i went on a hike to see an off trail falls near sullivan.
It follows many logging roads and paths that feature many vistas, streams. Loggers trail hike offers surprises in oregon ridge park a former ore pit quarry, now covered by vegetation. The old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has grown in popularity over the years. There were small patches of snow left, which i took advantage of when i got hot and. The trail featured great views, some waterfalls, large boulders, and two new shelters. Upcoming events for midatlantic hiking group a 501c3 charitable org. I arrived late morning, quickly got my gear together, and began hiking down the trail.
Pa steinman run nature preserve natural midatlantic. The midatlantic bdr mabdr is the eighth bdr route developed for dualsport and adventure motorcycle travel. With the old trees gone, the loggers quickly return for the young ones. Storm damage to old loggers path and access roads posted 4. Backpacking the old loggers path endless mountains. The old loggers path follows abandoned logging roads in a loop through the loyalsock state forest. Best hikes on old loggers path pennsylvania gaia gps. Ride our chairlifts and gondolas to access trails that wind through a volcanic landscape surrounded by jawdropping vistas, ancient glaciers, alpine lakes. An abandoned logging road, the path is obvious through the woods despite not being blazed. The old logger s path is located in loyalsock state forest, in the upper right hand corner of lycoming county. In the late 1800s, just as the agricultural economy was beginning to dwindle, local. The old loggers path is quickly becoming one of the most popular.
Hikers guide to civil war trails in the midatlantic region includes 27 dayhikes around battlefields, along lines of march, and through defensive works. The old logger s path is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacking venues in the keystone state. If you plan on arriving late into masten contact the hillsgrove ranger. Old loggers path trail hike june 27 thru june 30 ellendale, pa this is a 30 mile circuit hike in lycoming county, tiadaghton state forest. Mahg is one of the largest and most active organizations of its kind in the united states. Jul 12, 2018 the old loggers path olp is a classic backpacking loop that has grown in popularity over the years. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, birding, and backpacking and is best used from april until october.
Item detail hikers guide to civil war trails in the mid. If you dont already own it, jeffery mitchells backpacking pennsylvania has a chapter on the old loggers path with some good information about the trail and the location of campsites. Marked with international orange blazes, the old loggers path is located entirely within the loyalsock state forest. I recently backpacked the 28 mile old loggers path, a classic loop in pa.
Old loggers path olp the olp is a very popular beginner to moderate 27. We hiked the northern part of the trail and took a short, off trail excursion to the chasms of rock run, a beautiful gorge with. Then returned to masten via old loggers path to ellenton road, to short run trail, cherry ridge trail back to old loggers path. This page contains mahgs hiking and trail etiquette. The trail layout has taken advantage of the engineering expertise of. This 3x2 highquality fabric patch can be sewn or ironed on to your pack, hat, or clothing. Hiker achievement patch program lakes region conservation trust. Check out our calendar or current events for hiking activities sponsored by patc members as well as other local hiking groups. If youre looking for fun and adventure on the appalachian trail, look no further. Thinking of going over memorial day but have seen some areas might be washed out. Anyone hike this loop since the storm damage last october.
The old loggers path olp is a 28 mile loop located north of williamsport. The castle in the clouds conservation area hiker achievement patch program is an lrct project designed to recognize hikers who have ascended 5 major summits and hiked 19 designated trails, totaling 30 miles, located entirely within lrcts castle in the clouds conservation area. The trail is a circuit through remote areas in northeastern lycoming county. The trail follows many of the old logging railroad grades and makes for a very easy hike. Makingfriends hiking patch hiking is mostly walking but there are some basic hiking skills your scouts can learn. If you lost anything on the old loggers path towards the end of september, 2002 please email me, describing the item and where you think you lost it. Old loggers path trip planning appalachian trail cafe. Hiking on the janie trail, which runs the frostshattered ridge in a single.
Most hikers take two and a half to three days and two nights to complete the old loggers path, making it popular for weekend. Explore vail trail maps to help you find new trails, choose a different path, or simply rediscover an old favorite. There are multiple places to join the trail, but most people start in the ghost town of masten, pa. Please feel free to pm me as well if youd like more info about the old loggers path. Matt did a trip report just this week on the olp look under new threads in the trip reports section if you didnt see it. The mid state trail was the first major hiking trail in america to be laid out and measured with the metric system.
I encountered patches of stinging nettle along the olp, but it wasnt. It includes 45 day hikes from the shores of the chesapeake bay to catoctin mountain and from the potomac river to the masondixon line. Apr 14, 2014 like many hikers, i spend a great deal of time staring at maps and dreaming of the possibilities of adventure and escape they evoke. Backpacking the old loggers path july, 2018 endless mountains. This region, including masten, is included in ghost lumber towns of central. Old loggers path is an orangeblazed longdistance backpacking trail that follows former. The trail descended through the forest on a wide path and for the most part is pretty gradual. Aug 29, 2010 we try hiking for the first time with help from our friend aaron. Old loggers path is an orangeblazed longdistance backpacking trail that follows former railroad grades, logging roads, bark trails, and other remnants of old industrial transportation, hence the name. A meetup group with over 24816 outdoor enthusiasts. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. Backpacking the old loggers path july, 2018 endless. Rattlesnakes, ghosts, and waterfalls old loggers path masten, pa.
Pa boyd big tree preserve conservation area natural midatlantic. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A path that crosses the appalachian trail, virginia creeper national recreation trail runs 56 km 35 mi through the forests of southwestern. The trail is located entirely on state forest lands, land that had formerly belonged to the central pennsylvania lumber co. As its name indicates, most of this trail is routed along old logging grades which allows for fast walking. This trail can be best described as pleasant there are few steep climbs, the trail often follows old grades, and it offers a few vistas, good campsites, nice creeks, waterfalls, and rock run, a stream of great beauty. The old loggers path is located in loyalsock state forest, in the upper right hand corner of lycoming county. After a long hike reward your girls with the hiking patch from makingfriends.
The patch and a guide published in the pahikes trail guide series is. Midatlantic hiking group promotes reconnecting people with nature by providing plentiful and varied opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. The old loggers path is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacking venues in the keystone state. The old loggers path is another one of my favorite hikes. Some friends and i are hiking the old loggers path in mid june and i have heard alot about the rock run campsite but i cant find any location on it can any one tell me what mile the campsite is at and is that clockwise or couter clockwise any help would be appreciated this is all our first backpacking trip and we. Is composed mostly of old logging railroad grades and haul roads interconnected by strategically placed foot trails. Backpacking the old loggers path endless mountains experience. Rattlesnakes, ghosts, and waterfalls old loggers path.
Like many hikers, i spend a great deal of time staring at maps and dreaming of the possibilities of adventure and escape they evoke. The land use to be owned by the central pennsylvania lumber company. An old logging road serves as the return trail and ends at the other end of. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. After only about of a mile, the trail met up with the orange blazes of the old loggers path.
From the well known to the well off the beaten path, the mid atlantic day trips blog will take you as far as you can go in a day without. Posts about old loggers path written by endlessmountains. I was surprised to realize that i last backpacked the entire trail in 2012, over six years ago. There are many other areas within a few hours drive of the lehigh valley that offer good hiking opportunities along with other interesting activities for a fun vacation off the beaten path of the summer tourist traps like the jersey shore. Due to time we made a small loop using old loggers path clockwise from masten to rock runyellow dog run. It took about 3 12 hours to hike back from rock run campsite. So i decided it was time to return and experience this trail once again. Show your love of trails by sporting this national trails day patch. The midatlantic hiking group mahg is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote the health benefits of hiking and enable urban youth to learn about hiking. The loop trail north of clearview road in the park its an old woods road is.
The one hundred and eightyfour page book uses the same format as the west virginia book below. Hikers guide to civil war trails in the mid atlantic region includes 27 day hikes around battlefields, along lines of march, and through defensive works. A double trunk tulip poplar towers over patch of wilting skunk cabbage. The entire trail is a little over 27 miles with the trailhead proper being at the old ghost town of masten. What midatlantic hiking group is about midatlantic hiking group is a 501c3 nonprofit public charitable organization with a membership of 22k.