I generally prefer to camp creekside for this reason. While landowners have not objected to hikers crossing their properties, camping and fires are not permitted. The Haystacks, near the end of the trail. Some nice views from the Loyalsock Trail, PA. The Loyalsock Trail (LT) is one of the finest backpacking trails in the Mid Atlantic, if not the northeast. It is a beautiful stream with many falls, slides, cascades, and a unique mini-gorge of fractured rock. The blazes are clear, well maintained, and frequent, and the guidebook by the Alpine Club is thorough and filled with interesting historical insights about the trail. We hiked at the end of June and found the initial 12-15 miles to be quite overgrown with grass, ferns, stinging nettle, and rhododendron. The work hikes are open to everyone (not just club members). I brought the Loyalsock guide/maps which offered some additional info on the areas I hiked thru. We made it 25 miles. Send the info by email to the Loyalsock State Forest office. Reach another view of Worlds End and turn left onto Pioneer Road, a historic road and the first built through the Loyalsock Canyon. I through hiked the Loyalsock Trail several years ago. Angel Falls, reached via a short side trail at mile 23, is a must-visit. Respect the water source, Trail is moist, all muddy for appx 1+ mile, Mile 6.24 to summit mile 6.38 very steep ascent to summit, Campsite and water source, respect the water. Mountain laurel is common along the trail and blooms in mid to late June. listed miles and elevation to plan your days. Want to report conditions for this trail? I went SW (backwards) and started from World's End SP, which cut off several miles from the trail. From Hessler Branch, the LT climbs and descends between drainages. This group was created to share information, experiences, etc. Popular as a cycling route but also prime for backpacking, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is a 144-mile point-to-point route across the badlands and prairies of western North Dakota. In summer, it will likely be dry except after a good rain. I initially thought I was taking on this adventure alone and was delighted when my friend Liz decided to join me for the adventure. Bears: Loyalsock State Forest is black bear territory, so follow regular precautions and youll have no problems. The Alpine Club has placed new LT markers on both sides of the trail to aid hikers continuing on the Trail. Highly recommend camping at Alpine View (mile 36.45). Smith Knob Vista is really nice, cross some nice creeks but then when you pass the Sammy Millers farm clearing its private land for nearly 7 miles. Great trail, a little bit of everything!! Any thoughts on that. This map can be a valuable tool for those planning hikes on the Loyalsock Trail. I kept thinking about that famous Mike Tyson quote where he says, Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth! Began on 7/24 and finished on 7/27. This was the first of the many moments to come when I questioned if I was cut out for this thru-hike. Climb to the rim of the gorge and then descend to Lees Falls. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I tried bandaging them and covering them up with anything I could find. The gorge is very scenic. Before the last climb, I took one more glance at the water and smelled the pine that surrounded me. Worlds End State Park provides access to the Loyalsock Trail as well as several other shorter trails. Once you do get across Ogdonia and walk along the creek youll find a nice site there and then after the climb there are a couple up by Angel Falls. Descend gradually along Little Painter Run and then climb up to another LT highlight, Smiths Knob. Most of the Loyalsock Trail is located within the Loyalsock State Forest, with the remainder on private land. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I find it hilarious when people on these apps take away stars because the trail was muddy or rocky or anything else that just naturally exists in the forest and is inherently an aspect of the activity that they signed up for! My two cents: It shows all the state, local and forestry roads, and State Forest hiking Trails, including a bird's eye view ofthe entire Loyalsock Trail. When we have a better idea of what they are doing, we will put in a permanent reroute that will keep us away from the new gas road. It is recommended that you use the most current (20th) edition. There are some really beautiful views to be had and we never once went off the trail - everything is very easy to follow and there are plenty of blazes (although I think a handful of mile markers may have gone missing through the years). Great variety of terrain - meadows, rocky areas (it is PA after all!) Loyalsock Creek, Haystack Rapid, Bear Wallow Pond, Sones Pond, historic CCC camps, numerous waterfalls, cascades and vistas throughout the trails system and roads Covers the 59 mi. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. It can be a good idea to let the Loyalsock State Forest know where you are parked at, the state forest does have patrolling rangers. Best marked and maintained trail weve seen this year. No open fires on private land or at any time between the Iron Bridge (LT mile 55.33) and Mead Road parking (mile 59.21). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council. Open Fires: No open fires are allowed on Loyalsock Trail between March 1 and May 25, Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, or any time fire danger is posted as high. It was a great trail! The ascents and descents were quite difficult between the mud and the rocks - I personally would call this a difficult trail, but I realize that's all subjective. Loyalsock State Forest, PA Add to Favorites Loyalsock State Forest is named for Loyalsock Creek, a scenic freestone stream that winds through the heart of its 114,522 acres. Rapid ups in downs in elevation because we were hiking straight across a bunch of steep ridges. The trip itself was assume. If youre not fit or you load your pack like an eager teenager then, yeah, your gonna have a tough time. Reach Hessler Branch with camping and water. Black dots are large rocks. It is a little over 59 miles in distance and passes through state forests for most of its length. We had about five miles to get there. -Bring as many pairs of socks as days you're planning to be on the trail. 2021 Alpine Club of Williamsport | Site by, Gas Well and Pipeline Activity on Allegheny Front. Great water source at painter run trail head, Highland lake manor corporation private club, Beautiful! Rolling terrain through scenic forests of hemlocks and northern hardwoods follow. Day 2: High Knob Overlook to Ketchum Run. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. The LT follows the grade, then makes a somewhat discreet right turn off of it. Loyalsock Trail The Alpine Club invites you to hike the Loyalsock Trail in hopes that you will enjoy, explore, and protect the wild lands and places of natural beauty! This description is east to west. The Alpine Club of Williamsports Loyalsock Trail Guide is a must-have, and comes in a rustic-looking cover. Permits: No permit is necessary to hike the Loyalsock Trail, but it is recommended that you provide emergency information and dates on trail to Loyalsock State Forest if youre hiking for multiple days. -This is a very nice trail for all levels; strong hikers can complete it in two full summer days, beginners take as many as 6 or 7 days. Nine Miles. Nestled in the Endless Mountains, the Loyalsock Trail (known as the "LT") is a 56.4 mile through hike in Northeastern Pennsylvania. So many beautiful things today. The LT passes the Highlands Manor restaurant. For anyone thinking of taking this hike, especially women I say do what you need to do to prepare, and then go for it - you are stronger than you think. Region: Mid-Atlantic (Loyalsock State Forest, Pennsylvania) Distance: 59.2 miles, 4-6 days Physical Difficulty: Moderate Worth the time and effort for sure. I held my breath with each up and down, stopping every so often to let out some tears. The creek is beautiful. 154 bridge crossing the Loyalsock Creek) and up to where Rte. Alpine Club membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 h 39 min to complete. Day 3 was the big push potential campsite at 42 or 47 miles. Follow the grade and then leave it, descending to Rock Run Road. Day 2 is more like a moderate. Direction of hiking: Most hikers go from west to east. The parking lot is 0.2 miles up Mead Road from Rt. Essentially, these are a 3-4 mile walk in the woods over 3-5 hours. As everyone says, this is indeed a very well marked trail--it's hard to get off track if you're paying attention. I was able to swat away two nasty ones before they attached themselves to my skin. Map 3- Ketchum Run to Brunnerdale Road (12 miles). Luckily had someone elses steps we could walk in! With an easier day of 14 miles, we planned a very long lunch break at the park. I will always belong out here. A couple of impressive vistas come after mile 35: Alpine View follows a rare switchback climb, and Loyalsock Canyon Vista is the first reward within Worlds End State Park. He just grabbed a rope with his bare hands ran down the face. I hiked in October and my feet were wet for about 90% of the hike. 154 within that segment. Thankfully there is another option hikers have - the Loyalsock/Link Loop. The trail, which retraces some portions used by This uneven, rocky trail originates at the east side of the Cabin Bridge and makes a circuitous loop through a northern hardwood forest. Dushore PA 18614 Also, I would rate it as difficult and not moderate. You will then receive one more e-mail closer to the work dates (about 7 days prior) with details, such as when and where everyone will meet. Trail runners are required to be aware of and to respect the presence of all hikers, and hikers are recommended to allow right-of-way to trail runners. Reach Rode Falls and climb the ladder next to the falls. Day 1: Western trailhead to Snake Run (10.5 miles), Day 3: Dry Run to Double Run after Worlds End Road crossing (11.2 miles), Day 4: Double Run to Sones Pond (13.4 miles), Day 5: Sones Pond to trailhead at Dutchman Falls (6.2 miles). Still visible are old 2" X 6" rectangular yellow paint blazes with a 1" horizontal red stripe. Horseback riders will find that both of the 25- mile loops offer many hours of excellent riding through a wide variety of landscapes and forest types and conditions. Most of the falls were very low on water so not as exciting to view as they probably are after a heavy rainfall or earlier in the season. Did the trail last weekend. Sightings of black bear, deer, porcupines, coyotes, eagles, and otters are not unusual. From mile 22 on, keep your eyes open for blue-blazed side trails so you dont miss the waterfall views, and get ready to cross more streams as well. Anyways, I digress. These huge sandstone formations in the creek form pools where you can cool off. This was why I was out there. We took 5 days and enjoyed every minute. Loyalsock State Forest includes portions of: Sullivan County Lycoming County Bradford County The forest spans the northern tier's "Endless Mountains" region and primarily consists of northern hardwoods forest type. This Summer will feature 3 Trail Runs on the Loyalsock Trail and one on the Old Logger's Path(OLP). Very challenging for a 60+ hiker but very enjoyable. We also need volunteers to drag brush, etc. Wear proper shoes and clothing, be prepared for changing weather conditions, and carry adequate food. The fastest known finish time appears to be an absurd 13 hours and 32 minutes, though most of us arent in that kind of shape. Pass through hemlocks and continue through the woods, sections of this trail can be wet. Planning on thru hiking this trail with my son and possibly one daughter in the summer of 2018; maybe around July 4th weekend. Another adventure. Purple Lizard Maps is a trademark of Purple Lizard Publishing LLC. While I had hiked sections of it before, (the longest day hike I had done prior to this was 15 miles) I decided to hike the whole length of the LT in January. Started friday mid morning and finished around 4pm Monday. As I settled back into my reality, I kept saying to myself, Thats it? Its over already? 60 Miles in three and a half days, I just finished my first multi-day backpacking trip thru-hiking theLoyalsockTrail. The closure is due to major reconstruction of Rte. Pass historic buildings from when this area was a resort. When we finally reached the spot that we were going to set up camp for the 1st night the trails treacherous +/- in elevation and the rugged terrain caused my legs to tremble for the whole last mile of that first 5 mile hike. My feet were aching, and I could feel a blister forming. Group tenting by reservation is at LT mile 46.17. The Loyalsock Trail is a great trail for beginners and very experienced mountaineers. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. On Saturday June 3, between 5:00am and Midnight, the LT will welcome the Worlds End Ultra Trail Runs. Climb steeply, the trail levels, crosses a road, and then climbs again to return to the Loyalsock State Forest. The buyer pays the same price as they would otherwise, and your purchase helps to support The Trek's ongoing goal to serve you quality backpacking advice and information. Loyalsock Trail is displayed on the "Eagles Mere" USGS topo map quad. Known as one of the most beautiful long distance hiking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region, the LT is between 3-4 hours of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, NYC, Baltimore and Washington DC. The views from the certain lookout points were amazing. Enter Worlds End State Park (backpack camping is not allowed in the state park) and reach High Rock Vista. It ended up being the hottest summer in years that year and we seen 3 or 5 days of 100F weather. Descend to Double Run with cascades; upstream on Double Run Trail is Cottonwood Falls, a worthy side trip. Hike into a stunning mini-gorge with cascades. The Loyalsock Trail is a footpath which begins on route PA87 and end along route US220. For your safety and the safety of all Trail Runners, all hikers need to be aware of the dates of those Runs and the general segments of the LT which will be affected on the respective dates. It is important that all hikers help to prevent contamination (human waste, garbage, and wash water) of all water along the LT. Water should be boiled, filtered or chemically treated before use. I haven't done a long backpacking trip in a while, so I was feeling it in my knees and ankles--this is one rocky trail! For those that have limited time to help, we usually need drivers to shuttle volunteers. Open fires are never permitted on private land or at any point from mile 55.33 through the parking lot at the eastern trailhead. Bring a walking stick. Then a day later while we were practicing repelling- for a future repelling trip to New River Gorge- and I personally seen him run down the rock face, face forward with no harness or figure 8. A friend of ours was hiking in to meet us for the night as well. Day 1 started with a steep climb and one rattlesnake (very docile) made it 13.8 miles to a campsite when the skies opened up and poured throughout the night. I suggest a minimum of four days/three nights for the trail, though it would be easy to stretch it to four or five nights without it getting boring. Day 4 finished around 1:30 pm after 12 miles. The trail features over a dozen waterfalls and can be hiked in 4-6 days. Loyalsock Trail and Link Trail Loop Hard 4.6 (252) Worlds End State Park Photos (1,869) Directions Print/PDF map Length 16.5 miElevation gain 2,693 ftRoute type Loop Check out this 16.5-mile loop trail near Forksville, Pennsylvania. The trail levels with hemlocks and small streams. It utilizes the Loyalsock Trail (LT) and the Link Trail (also known as Red-X 6 Trail.) In high water, this is a problem. It is a small stream; you can expect the best flow when the Loyalsock Creek is flowing over 3.0 feet on the USGS gauge. Hammock vs. Tent for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack "Quadzilla" Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism, How To Seam Seal Your Tent: Step-by-Step Guide. We breezed through seven miles in the morning, stopped for lunch then at mile 14 loaded up on water. Other websites: Loyalsock State Forest, Worlds End State Park. Beautiful fields with an abandoned hotel/casino. The trail is steep, levels and passes Helens Window, another great view. You should be physically fit to hike the rough terrain. The LT follows mountain ridges and streams through the Loyalsock Creek watershed as it travels through the woods on footpaths, old logging roads and abandoned railroad grades. It is roughly parallel to Loyalsock Creek and traverses rugged lands mostly in Loyalsock State Forest.The trail is maintained by the Alpine Club of Williamsport and has been known for its distinctive blazes, made from the tops of tin cans and painted a . Very snowy throughout the trail. I went the opposite. Now 100% tempted to pursue full thru-hike in Fall. Highlights: Dutchman Falls, Haystacks Rapids, Sones Pond, Alpine Falls, Worlds End State Park, Canyon Vista, Mineral Springs Falls, Alpine Vista, Lower Alpine Vista, Ketchum Run, Rode Falls, Lees Falls, Split Rock, Dutters Run, Kettle Creek Gorge, Angel Falls, historic structures near Highland Lake, Smiths Knob, Allegheny Front. The trail leaves the road to the right, climbs, then enters a glen with a small stream. Such colors and scents as everyt plant was in complete vegetative growth. The group was created by the Alpine Club of Williamsport, the. The toughest climbs are clustered in the western half, and the trail grows easier and more beautiful as you head northeast. Climb from the vista and then make a very steep, rocky descent to High Rock Run; High Rock Falls is below. Saturday 8am - 6pm 23.5 miles The climb continues, and then begins a descent to the west branch of Double Run with camping and hemlocks. Ecommerce Software by Shopify, Katie Anspach, hiker, single mom, adventurer. Lots of tent spots and the view is great, no water source though. Make sure you are in great shape because I would rate this closer to difficult versus moderate. The beginning 5 or so miles is not for beginners or people that are really out of shape. It is rocky and muddy and while the elevation is not that challenging the footing will certainly test any level hiker. Would recommend spikes if you go and snow is on the ground. I started yelling and the bear just left. Challenging and beautiful. P= parking. I think the best time to hike this trail is from late September to mid-October. The Loyalsock State Forest includes over 114,000 acres of state forest spanning sections of Pennsylvania's "Endless Mountains". Please check with the trail owner before you go. Continue up Ketchum Run with fine camping. Hikers should use the Guide and maps, along with the trail markers and their hiking 'know-how'. We went west to east and of course, at this time of year, you're going to have a bit more mud on this trail. A post shared by Jeff Mitchell-Outdoors Author (@hiking_mitch). Someone left glasses at the campsite at mile marker 1.7. Do NOT recommend the campsite at Alpine View - a bear stole our food off a bear hang there. Hiking, backpacking, chasing waterfalls or just exploring, this is the map you need. Be prepared for ticks. Started at the butternut grove end of the trail and did just a quick in and out hike to see if we could make it to the first peak. Keep in mind that there are many stream crossings, which could be more difficult after snow melt or during rainy months. More Information: Shout out to Aaron, hope the rest of your hike was lovely. Descend to the campground at LT mile 44.17, turning right on Canyon Vista Trail (blue blazes). I hiked the trail the conventional eastbound way and had my car parked in the Dutchman Falls/Haystacks lot, clocking 22.5 miles the first day, 19 the second and finished out with an easy 17 on Sunday. Though there are a fair amount of water crossings, most are small and you may be able to rock-hop all of them save the final oneover Loyalsock Creek, where a car/pedestrian bridge is provided. After a tenth of a mile the climb leveled out a bit and became more gradual. Tons of beautiful scenery, especially in the last 15 miles (or first if you're going west to east). NO OPEN FIRES on the LT from March 1 to May 25, and October 1 to December 1. The trail is rolling to Mineral Spring Falls. I took off 5 days from work thinking I would want a day to recover (which I would recommend! After walking another quarter of a mile, going way too far from where he shouldve been, we turned around. The climb directly after passing the visitors center is pretty rough as it goes up over 800 in two miles. At mile 46, we left the state park through High Rock Vista. Maybe I really wasnt cut out for this. Thats unfortunate, because not only is it a wonderful scenic trail, its also a great way to get an end-to-end thru-hike under your belt in relatively short time. Descend steeply and hike rolling terrain which can often be wet. For all that--beautiful vistas and lovely forests and waterfalls--this trail is quite intense in sections. off the trail. The state park section takes you down a rocky canyon, eventually passing a visitors center (theres a snack shop nearby) and ending with a steep scramble up to High Rock Vista. I had gotten a message mid-afternoon that he had checked out the site and it was full of mosquitos and to go across the stream and hed be to the right. We smelled smoke from a fire, so we knew he was close. I love Kettle Creek, it is the most isolated area of the LT with cascades and some great camping. Railroads The Eagles Mere RR grade is a trail without blazes. We did it. This website contains affiliate links, which means The Trek may receive a percentage of any product or service you purchase using the links in the articles or advertisements. Respect the water, Nice view when not overgrown. The Loyalsock continues its mercurial ways, dropping off of the Allegheny Plateau, then regaining the heights on a three-mile walk on Genesee Trail Road (4). Most of the LT runs through State Forest land, which generally allows backcountry camping following LNT principles. Time to Finish: 4-6 days, depending on fitness, desired pace, and arrival time. The trail marker is a yellow disk with a large red X. Hiking North East and following guide book. If I do this trail again I'll probably wear higher ankle boots (the ones I wore were low) to provide more stability on the rocky portions. Steep inclines (a few more switchbacks would have been nice), Challenging descents. The extremes of elevation are 665' at its lowest, and 2140' at its highest. The biggest change is that the Guide is now spiral-bound, with a plastic flip spiral at the top. 87 Montoursville exit from I-180, and ends at a parking lot on Mead Road, 2.4 miles north of the intersection of U.S. Route 220 & PA Rt. Generally speaking, there are established sites at the best places to camp, and most of the sites have water sources nearby. If you are going by yourself, or with just you and another person, be sure to share your plans for the hike with someone that can make sure that you get help if you dont show up when and where youre supposed to. Liz and I met at 8:00 a.m. at the eastern terminus parking lot located in Laporte, PA. We shuttled over to the western entrance where we started our climb to Smiths Knob. We had initially planned on taking 4 nights to hike the trail. This maps also details the routes of the Loyalsock and Old Loggers Path backpacking trails. There are many rattlesnakes and plenty boulders to break your ankles on. A steep descent continues to a parking area on Little Bear Creek Road. Well blazed throughout. A fair warning to everyone, this trail is marked as moderate but it is not. Most LT thru-hikersstart at the Western trailhead. Thanks for your support! 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