Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:00PM - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 3:00PM
Pinochet and Thunder Swamp Wilderness Forests, PA,
Pennsylvania, Eastern,
PA
This is a multi-day late spring odyssey starting with 3.5 days on the Thunder Swamp Trail and followed by 2.5 days on the Pinchot Trail. The Thunder Swamp Trail is 32 miles with 2500ft elevation gain. The Pinchot Trail is 22 miles with 1700ft elevation gain. The terrain is moderate. Generally good access to water (streams) and campsites. Averaging 10 miles per day ! The itinerary: Thunder Swamp Trail May 16 - meet at trailhead early afternoon, then 6 miles Thunder Swamp trail May 17 - full day 10 miles May 18 - full day 10 miles May 19 - morning 6 miles to finish Thunder Swamp Trail trail, then drive 1 hour to Pinchot trailhead Pinchot Trail May 19 - afternoon 5 miles May 20 - full day 11 miles May 21 - morning 6 miles to finish Pinchot trail Participants should have prior experience multi-day backpacking in spring conditions. Trails are moderately rocky and often muddy. Some minor stream crossings. Rain gear is essential. Nights can still be cool or possibly cold. Upon registration please expect a discussion to understand your experience and gear readiness. Every effort will be made to support those who need transportation between mass transit and trailheads.
Free
What could be better than two amazing trails in early Spring.