Philadelphia-area people, want to hang on Oct. 8-9?

[jbphilly]

Basically, I only have one friend who's into camping and he's busy next weekend. Seeing as how it's October, I want to spend just about every weekend in the woods in one way or another, so I thought I'd see if there's anybody from the area around Philly who'd want to set up a group hang this Saturday-Sunday. Or Friday-Saturday I guess although I probably couldn't get off work early enough. I live in the city and don't have a car but I could take the regional rail out to meet someone and get picked up. Anybody interested?

[Roche]

With the Phillies in the playoffs? Think November.

[kayak karl]

where ? south jersey or central pa?

[SilvrSurfr]

I'm looking to get one hang in before Fall MAHHA at Gathland State Park 10/14-16. I'm good for an overnight 10/8-9 if it fleshes out.

[kayak karl]

I'm looking to get one hang in before Fall MAHHA at Gathland State Park 10/14-16. I'm good for an overnight 10/8-9 if it fleshes out.

sorry, too much distance. Parvins would be the farthest i'd go. thanks for offer.

[Pretbek]

Interested yes, but not available.
I have a day-long commitment on Saturday.
Oh yeah, and my UQ and tarp aren't in yet and I think I would have a severe case of CBS without them.

[SilvrSurfr]

sorry, too much distance. Parvins would be the farthest i'd go. thanks for offer.

English, tricky language. I was trying to say that I'd be interested in a local hang (NY/NJ) before going down to the MAHHA in Maryland.

Even though I live in NJ, I have never hung or camped in New Jersey. That $20 per night fee for a campsite at Parvin just kills me, and that looks like the rate at all NJ State Parks & Forests. Makes the Catskills, Adirondacks and AT look quite enticing!

[Dylan]

I might be able to swing something this weekend. I'd just have to shuffle some family stuff. Since I had to cancel MAHHA. I'd like to duck out for a night if I can.

Even though I live in NJ, I have never hung or camped in New Jersey. That $20 per night fee for a campsite at Parvin just kills me, and that looks like the rate at all NJ State Parks & Forests. Makes the Catskills, Adirondacks and AT look quite enticing!

There are a few backcountry camp sites in Wharton that are $2/person/night and they're pretty nice spots too. Batona Camp, the location of the winter hang, is one. Lower Forge is another that I've hit.

[SilvrSurfr]

I might be able to swing something this weekend. I'd just have to shuffle some family stuff. Since I had to cancel MAHHA. I'd like to duck out for a night if I can.

There are a few backcountry camp sites in Wharton that are $2/person/night and they're pretty nice spots too. Batona Camp, the location of the winter hang, is one. Lower Forge is another that I've hit.

Dylan:

The wife and kids are away this weekend so I'm game for a Saturday hang. Let me know if you work something out. I've got a soccer game so I probably can't hit the road till 3 pm. I've been meaning to try Wharton State Forest.
It's great to hear they have a winter hang that is local. I'll be there for sure!

[Dylan]

Dylan:

The wife and kids are away this weekend so I'm game for a Saturday hang. Let me know if you work something out. I've got a soccer game so I probably can't hit the road till 3 pm. I've been meaning to try Wharton State Forest.
It's great to hear they have a winter hang that is local. I'll be there for sure!

It's looking like I can only duck out for a Friday night overnight. I have to watch the kiddos Saturday night. If a Friday overnight works for you, or anyone else that wants to go, I welcome the company. I may try Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold or Allire.

jbphilly - if you can get out early enough an train it to Hamilton or Princeton Jct. (one or two stops from Trenton) I can pick you up.