501 Hang weekend of Jan 13

**OldNWay** · 12-24-2016, 21:30

Originally Posted by jcvd01

Oh yeah, I meant I haven't gotten to any hangs so I'd like to try and get to this smaller gathering. I probably wouldn't get there til Saturday as well

Great. Looking forward to meeting you

**Chesapeake** · 12-27-2016, 11:46

OldnWay, Santa got me a WL Old Man Winter w/ a Dutch CRL plus some reflect it & reflective shock cord for Xmas that should be here in a few days so I won't need to borrow your extra tarp now. Thanks anyways though! He also got me a down jacket and some down booties so I hope its nice and cold that weekend! Can't wait! Oh, how far from the parking area will we be roughly? Just so I can get an idea of if I need to just use my 80L pack or if its close enough some totes like I was car camping.

**Padre'** · 12-27-2016, 20:03

Looking forward to being with everyone. Will be my first hang.

**Chesapeake** · 12-27-2016, 21:05

Originally Posted by Padre'

Looking forward to being with everyone. Will be my first hang.

Glad your gonna come Padre, I was just getting ready to PM you about it. Did Santa bring you the goodies that were on your list? Lol. I can't wait to test out my new tarp and down gear..... I hope its nice and cold that weekend!

**Hawk i** · 12-31-2016, 17:07

501 is like my "home access" point to the AT and we NEVER go there, We travel to other areas. I will keep an eye on this post and see for more information as this develops and try and fit this into my work schedule. I was gonna go this weekend to 501 and then to Hertlein Campsite (little pond w/waterfall) but decided on Clark's Ferry.

**Padre'** · 12-31-2016, 21:08

He did. Dangerbird ordered 2 days ago. For this trip borrowing some gear from OldNWay.

**Chesapeake** · 12-31-2016, 21:12

What if anything else do you need Padre? I've got some extra days insulation and stuff if you need it..

**Padre'** · 01-02-2017, 10:31

I appreciate the offer. I think Bill has all the gear I need for this trip. If I am missing anything, I will let you know.

**Saint Francis** · 01-09-2017, 11:47

Originally Posted by Hawk i

501 is like my "home access" point to the AT and we NEVER go there, We travel to other areas. I will keep an eye on this post and see for more information as this develops and try and fit this into my work schedule. I was gonna go this weekend to 501 and then to Hertlein Campsite (little pond w/waterfall) but decided on Clark's Ferry.

How do you access the trail? I am driving from the Philadelphia area. Is there a PA Turnpike exit nearby?

**Chesapeake** · 01-09-2017, 12:20

What's the weather and temp looking like for that area this weekend? Its supposed to be rainy and low 30's Saturday/ Saturday night down here in northeastern MD. I hope its not too too bad, I want to do a little hiking Saturday as I don't get a chance to get on the AT much if ever at all. Either way, I've got plenty of insulation and I can try out my Snugpak patrol poncho/ liner combo finally if its raining. And my new N1B muk luks w/ liners should be here by Friday ( fingers crossed), wanted to try them out too. Regardless of the weather or temp, I'm coming and will definetly have a great time. I'll download a few good movies on my Ipad incase it rains all day and I need to kill some time by relaxing in my hammock lol. See everyone Saturday!