Highly recommend. This area of the trail will be impacted by a pipeline and may be rerouted. I generally prefer to camp creekside for this reason. 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! Leah Wynalek is a writer, hiker, and runner from Philadelphia. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Definitely more strenuous at the beginning up to a ridge line with a good view around mile 2. The trail passes Marys View and then descends to Dutters Run with several falls and stream crossings. The biggest change is that the Guide is now spiral-bound, with a plastic flip spiral at the top. Eastern trailhead: There is a large parking area on Mead Road. Day 3 was the big push potential campsite at 42 or 47 miles. Reach Hessler Branch with camping and water. Such colors and scents as everyt plant was in complete vegetative growth. Still visible are old 2" X 6" rectangular yellow paint blazes with a 1" horizontal red stripe. Some sections (e.g. Friday 9am - 6pm 23.5 miles Hunting is currently not permitted on Sundays. Would recommend spikes if you go and snow is on the ground. She loves the green tunnel of Pennsylvania trails and will never stop being enchanted by the lush ferns. Great campsites at Little Painters Run, Falls Run, and Alpine Falls. Beautiful trail overall especially the 2nd half. Hiking, backpacking, chasing waterfalls or just exploring, this is the map you need. Leaving mile 22. Sightings of black bear, deer, porcupines, coyotes, eagles, and otters are not unusual. Water: Generally plentiful. Planning to head to grad school for industrial design so I can start designing my own gear, but in the meantime I like MacGyvering things to suit my needs. As far as the wildlife goes, I seen the biggest timber rattlesnake I ever seen. This was the first of the many moments to come when I questioned if I was cut out for this thru-hike. The LT is blazed with yellow disks having red LT letters in the center. Some of the best pa has to offer. Loyalsock Trail Information Coordinates: 41.4175778N, -76.6107843W Approx. The dates for our open work hikes on the Loyalsock Trail will be the following Sundays: Anyone interested in attending the work hikes, please e-mail David Dahl. The day after got home I was ready to start planning to get out in the woods again for another multi-day adventure. Reach another view of Worlds End and turn left onto Pioneer Road, a historic road and the first built through the Loyalsock Canyon. Fires are not permitted here. Before the last climb, I took one more glance at the water and smelled the pine that surrounded me. That trail can be a bit much for some backpackers because of its length. Following is info via the Races' Facebook link. I went the opposite. Area along Loyalsock at the eastern end of trail was very crowded with day hikers and day loungers considering it was midweek. The Loyalsock Lizard Map includes all of Worlds End State Park, as well as an inset map of the dense trail system. Side hikes not to be missed: High Knob Overlook, Angel Falls, Dutchman Falls. Black dots are large rocks. The trail guide says 60 miles, and I recorded 65 miles when I hiked it a few weeks ago. The trail is 59.2 miles and not 56 as indicated on alltrails. The LT enters private land, camping is not permitted for over six miles and there is about a 5 mile roadwalk. The trail follows old railroad grades, logging roads, Native American paths, and trails laid by the Boy Scouts in the 50s. Hiked from the end of the Loyalsock Trail to Worlds End State Park. Maps & Guides The Alpine Club of Williamsport's Loyalsock Trail Guide is a must-have, and comes in a rustic-looking cover. View the map online, or to receive a copy, call or send a request to: Loyalsock State Forest 6735 Route 220 Dushore PA 18614 (570) 946-4049 Main Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Hike offerings will appear on the Activity Schedule page of this web site. Very challenging for a 60+ hiker but very enjoyable. Be sure to properly hang or store your food overnight. There will be signs posted at the affected waypoints, so please be alert to that signage when hiking the Link Trail in that area. Direction of hiking: Most hikers go from west to east. The trail takes advantage of long-abandoned timber roads and railroad grades, reminders of the logging industry. But then I took in theview when you reach the top:a sea of never-ending green and cloudy skies. The Flora was amazing. In my last few steps on the trail, I told myself to let it go. Sunday 8am - 12:30pm 12 miles Remember, trucks and equipment always have the right of way! From Hessler Branch, the LT climbs and descends between drainages. I lost my rain fly and had to backtrack about 1.5 miles to look for it. Lost about 5-6 miles of tracked Alltrails mapping due to weather primarily. When he reached the bottom he had skin hanging from his fingers and palms. 2021 Alpine Club of Williamsport | Site by, Gas Well and Pipeline Activity on Allegheny Front. We did a lot of trail maintenance as we hiked along during layovers for a couple days here and there. Was able to achieve approx. Next up the Quehanna trail. Dushore PA 18614 Small water crossings like this are typical of the LT. 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. The sun was bright, the sky was clear, and the temperature was perfect. I arranged things with work and home so I could take 5 days off in May (after the snow melt and before the summer heat). These trails are blazed with solid blue disks. Narrow paths wind through a dense understory of mountain laurels, rhododendrons, huckleberries, azaleas, mulberries, young sassafrass trees, and ferns, ferns, ferns. The largest stream crossing is Kettle Creek, about 20-30 feet across. 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. Alpine Club of Williamsport The Trip The Loyalsock Trail is a remote and challenging 59-mile trail offering scenic views of river valleys, mountains, and waterfalls, especially spectacular in fall with Pennsylvania's mixed hard-wood/pine forests showing off their colors. The creek is beautiful. The views are excellent. Loyalsock State Forest mountain bike trail map. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The scenic and challenging Loyalsock Trail runs roughly parallel to its namesake creek. The Runs traverse through many of that area's hiking trails, logging roads, horse trails, etc. The Loyalsock Trail highlights the best of Pennsylvania hiking: vistas, waterfalls, streams, and regional history. I did the All-Trail GPS on my hike and it came back at 17 miles. Our back packs weighed around 60 pounds and we carried at least 3 surplus canteens full of H20, as we were attacking the trail at the tail end of July into August 1995. The first day was my least favorite as a lot of it, approximately 6 miles is spent walking on a hard packed gravel road, good for time, bad for overall experience of the hike. Hike to the park office. When I think back on what I might have done differently for this trip, all I can think of is I might have taken just a bit longer to linger at some of the truly special places along the way. One time that is explicitly NOT recommended is during bear and deer hunting season, which stretches from the Monday before Thanksgiving to mid-December. Under pine canopy, close to water, respect the water source, Rocky trail very challenging btwn mile 45-46, Cemetery appx 0.25 miles from mile marker 19, Mile 6.65 steep descent with unstable surface , eventually levels off to gradual descent they mile 7. off the trail. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 32 min to complete. The Loyalsock Trail is a great trail for beginners and very experienced mountaineers. Farther on, the historic buildings near mile 20 offer a look into the past, and Alpine View (mile 36) and Worlds End State Park (mile 46) offer scenicvalley views. This trail seems like its very rocky at times is this trail appropriate for a dog? Porkys Den is pretty cool but dont expect to see any porcupines. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Reach Rode Falls and climb the ladder next to the falls. The extremes of elevation are 665' at its lowest, and 2140' at its highest. Bears: Loyalsock State Forest is black bear territory, so follow regular precautions and youll have no problems. I think that was my favorite portion of the trail, though there are several pretty waterfalls and vistas elsewhere that are worth the effort. I dont have a choice. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. 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. It passes through parts of the Loyalsock State Forest for most of its 59.21 miles. Reach the stunning Haystacks Rapids with several superb campsites. The parking lot is 0.2 miles up Mead Road from Rt. Loyalsock Trail A designated State Forest Hiking Trail, The Loyalsock Trail is for the more adventurous outdoor enthusiasts with hiking and backpacking in mind. The Loyalsock Trail (LT) is a 59.2 mi (95.3 km) linear hiking trail in Lycoming and Sullivan counties in north-central Pennsylvania. The trail is rolling to Mineral Spring Falls. The trail features over a dozen waterfalls and can be hiked in 4-6 days. Well blazed throughout. 41.447717, -76.453478, Western trailhead: There is a small pull off parking area along PA 87. Youre in Pennsylvania, so expect lots of forest and rocky terrain. Also, if you are planning on doing the trail during dry season water sources can be scarce so plan accordingly. I hiked in October and my feet were wet for about 90% of the hike. I started calling his name and there he was! We breezed through seven miles in the morning, stopped for lunch then at mile 14 loaded up on water. Ill check on the Facebook group too. Difficulty ranges from easy to strenuous. Started at 220 on the road at Mead rd entrance- Overgrown in July - waist high ferns - overgrown trails made it tough to run ( cuz you could see your feet) views were spectacular ( so were the climbs to get to the views) finishing on Rte. 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. Please check this website alert, the Loyalsock Trail Facebook Group, or WESP website for any changes or updates. The trail features over a dozen waterfalls and can be hiked in 4-6 days. Very rocky, super hard on your feet if you arent used to it. Hey Im planning on this one this summer 2019, Planning on a bus out from NYC through hike (Ill give myself 6 days and try to take it easy!). Reach the top with large boulders and ledges. Avoid hiking during bear and deer hunting seasons from around Thanksgiving through most of December; you can find seasonal dates listed on the Pennsylvania Game Commission website. Some reviews here recommend hiking boots but with the rocky terrain you need to be nimble and flexible. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 h 39 min to complete. My feet were aching, and I could feel a blister forming. Some steep ascents and descents to keep it challenging. Railroads The Eagles Mere RR grade is a trail without blazes. We spent 3 days at one sight near the park just so we could enjoy all the wonder of Worlds End. Water is fairly plentiful along the trail, as are established campsites. Day 2 brought soggy gear, wet grass, and fog. Most of the Loyalsock Trail is located within the Loyalsock State Forest, with the remainder on private land. 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. Nestled in the Endless Mountains, the Loyalsock Trail (known as the "LT") is a 56.4 mile through hike in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Great trail with spectacular views, scenery, and experience! We got behind on day one (only 8 miles) and had to catch up 15 miles on day 2. I saw no bears or rattlesnakes, though I saw one rattlesnake skin. Also enjoyed the West rim if youre looking for another end to end hike. 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. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Descend steeply and hike rolling terrain which can often be wet. Thanks for the [emailprotected] and sharing here! The Wind Whistle Inn was the casino of a nearby hotel, now gone. It shows all the state, local and forestry roads, and State Forest hiking Trails, including a bird's eye view of the entire Loyalsock Trail. Begin the descent of High Rock Run with small cascades. 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. After walking another quarter of a mile, going way too far from where he shouldve been, we turned around. It shows all the state, local and forestry roads, and State Forest hiking Trails, including a bird's eye view ofthe entire Loyalsock Trail. So nice to see a familiar face. I will always belong out here. Trail guide and maps: available for sale from the Alpine Club of Williamsport. Cross PA 154 and begin a long climb. 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