I was thinking of doing this 30 mile hike over the Columbus Day Weekend. Hopefully, the foliage will start changing by then. This can be done over 3 days and 2 nights or stretched an extra day for a more leisurely pace.
Here are a few links:
http://www.pahikes.com/trails/west-rim-trail
Google map of the area
Pennsylvania's DCNR
Wikipedia's page
Pine Creek Outfitters page
Trip Report
Backpacker magazine's details
Plus there a a bunch of videos on YouTube.
perrito
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That looks pretty sweet. I'm gonna check my schedule to see if it's doable. I kinda like the three-days, two-nights schedule.
Hiked that area a few times as a scout. Very awesome. Have a great time.
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Sounds like it might be a fun trip.
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NOBO ending at Ansonia and the Sunset ice cream shop is a good way to go!!
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2Q,Originally Posted by 2Questions
Hmmm.... most people seem to do it SOBO saying there are places to eat closer by. What do you think?
perrito
"If a man speaks in the woods, and there is no woman there to hear, is he still wrong?"
I was thinking more of the hike experience itself as the scenery of the canyon is better at the northern end. It's a bit depressing hashing through the Rhodos to Blackwell and then you're done. There are the Blackwell establishments to eat however, but the ice cream at Ansonia was always a good reward for a good hike.
Also, another thought. If you start Friday night and stay down at the river on the Mid State trail that evening...A nice camping spot BTW....you can head up Bohen Run and catch the WRT making Bradley Wales for Saturday Night. It is right at the Canyon with great hanging spots.
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The last time I was up there the Blackwell Inn was closed and out of business. Other than that there is nothing I am aware of for some distance. The Ice cream place is the closest establishment I know of to either trail head. The actual southern terminus is at Rattlesnake Rock. The parking in Blackwell is very limited and restricted for river travelers and commercial outfitters pick-ups.
Be aware the Bolen Run campsites 2Q mentioned are in the Canyon and so require permits to use. They are very popular. You might want to check with the Tioga Forest District to find out if permits are still available. The sites are also patrolled to my knowledge.
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I almost missed this part of Ramblinrev's post. I'll call about this tomorrow. I hope there's still a spot available!
Thanx Ramblinrev!
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