Bucktail Path, Elk Forest, PA (backpack trip part 2)



Pictures
Scenery
People

Description
The trip will take us from the middle of Bucktail Path in Elk Forest PA to the southern tip of the trail. The length of the trail is 32 miles. This trip will include the southern 16 only.

Itinerary
All times are approximate except the initial meeting and departure times
June 9
3:15pm - Gather at the park and ride off exit 9 on 390. When going south on 390, you get off at exit 9 and take a left off the ramp. You will then see a Mobil gas station sign. Before the sign there is a small paved entrance which is the entrance to the park and ride.
3:30pm - Start driving to Pennsylvania
4:30pm -
5:30pm
Find dinner
8:30pm - Arrive at our destination and park cars at both ends of the trail
9:00pm - Start hiking in a mile or two to set up camp
9:45pm - Setup camp and get comfortable for the night
June 10
6:30am -
8:00am
Get out of bed and eat breakfast
9:00am - Hike about 9 miles stopping to have lunch somewhere around noonish
5:00pm -
5:30pm
Find a suitable camp site and set up tents
5:45pm - Have dinner and get comfortable for the night
June 11
6:30am -
7:30am
Wake up and get breakfast
8:30am - Hike the remaining 6 miles stopping to have lunch around noon if necissary

Departure time and food stops will be decided on the last day based on how people feel and what people want.


Rules

Costs
The only group cost during this trip is fuel to get to the trail and from the trail. You must pay your driver with an appropriate payment for fuel and vehicle wear and tear.


Suggested equipment

Meals on the trail

Maps