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08/28/2010- Cowans Gap SP, PA Camp and Hike Fellow Rag Tag Rangers
I'm proposing that we possibly schedule this trip for this last weekend of this month August 28-29. What I would like is to maximize the response. From what I've been able to gather about Cowans Gap SP, PA, is its really a nice relaxing place to visit. Low impact, easy trails. Good place to enjoy not just the scenery, but each others company. So throw some dates back at me folks, and lets see if we can get a good response. If I have to delay this until most of us can seem to make it, then so be it. Park isn't going anywhere, it’s even a good place to bring the family. So Lydia, Terri, Tom, Jim, Mike, Frank, Bill, Paul, Doug, Mic and assorted other Ragtag Rangers, What say you............
See you on the trail,
Charlie
I believe that I have fixed the problem about being able to post past and future hikes to this blog. The Tuscarora Trail Backpacking Trip near Gore, VA will be held the weekend of October 10-11, 2009.
There will be a 14 mile 2 night backpacking trip along the Loyalsock trail, PA this weekend, May 23, 24, 25, 2009. We will meet at the eastern trail head of the Loyalsock Trail. This is located off of US220 a quarter mile south of Ringdale, PA. It's about 37 miles north from I180 via PA 405 and PA220. use mapquest.com for directions. Meeting time is between 12 noon and 1:00. We will shuttle a car around to Worlds End State Park and then start the hike.
We'll do 4 miles on Saturday, May 23, then camp. We'll do 9 miles on Sunday, May 24th and arrive at Worlds End State Park Sunday evening. I'll reserve a campsite. We'll camp at Worlds End State Park on Sunday night, then leisurely head back on Sunday, May 25th.
So far, we have 7 participants:
Mike C
Frank M
Charlie J
Bill I
Chris I
Doug K
Mic
If anyone else wants to join us, please let me know. Use my mikecalabrese AOL email as mikecalabrese.com is no more.
Thanks,
Mike C Sorry, I forgot to post the date of this hike. It's Saturday, January 3rd, 2009. Total distance should be right around 5 miles (more if we want to hike more trails) Meet at the parking area closest to the entrance station at 10:00AM.
Here are directions:
McKeldin Area - From I-695/I-70 West take I-70 to Marriottsville Rd. (Exit 83). Go north on Marriottsville Rd. for 4 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From I-70 East take Rt. 40 to Marriottsville Rd. Turn left. Park entrance is 5 miles on the right.
From Rt. 26 take Rt. 26 to Marriottsville Rd. Go South 4 miles, park entrance is on the left.
Here is a link to the $3.00 map that I had to buy:
http://www.ragtag.org/images/mckeldin_patapsco.jpg
Click on the map to make it full screen. So far we have 1 yes and 4 maybes. If inclement weather is scheduled for this Saturday, I will make a call by Thursday night as to whether this hike is canceled or not. If you have not signed up yet and are interested in this hike, please let me know.
Happy New year and see you this Saturday!
Mike C OK, it is 2 weeks until this scheduled hike. Here is a link to the park's web
site:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneck.html
It looks fairly level, there's a light house nearby that we can see. There's
even a beach. There are some day hikes available, but they make you buy a
trail guide to get information about them :( This is basically a 'do your own
thing' weekend. If you want to hike, you can hike. If you want to swim, you
can swim. If you want to just sit around camp and relax, that's OK too.
Elk Neck State Forest is just north of the park. The Mason-Dixon Trail goes
through there. We could hike in and stay there as an alternative. Not sure
if camping is allowed there or not.
The state of Maryland is funny about the fact that you have to camp on their
camping pads in their campgrounds. The rangers do enforce this policy. I
guess if you use a hammock, you're OK. Anyway, I think that this would be a
neat area to explore. I may ride my motorcycle there to save gas.
So far we have 1 maybe for this hike:
Paul K
If anyone else wants to come along on this camp and hike, please let me know.
I'll hold off on making a reservation to see who else signs up as well as what
the weather will be. Sign up now!
Mike C The Wildcat Mountain Natural Area, VA Day Hike will take place on Saturday,
May 17th, 2008. Only 5.2 miles but elevation changes are about 1500 feet,
this area is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is located near Marshall, VA.
Meeting time is 9AM. Here is a link to a very nice outdoor site that
describes this area as well as directions to it:
http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/WildcatMountain/
This land is in 'horse country' and was donated by the Arundel family to the
Nature Conservancy in the 1960's. I've never been here so I'm looking forward
to exploring some new trails. I checked with the Nature Conservancy and we do
not need permission to hike here. It is open to the public between dawn and
dusk.
I understand that the price of gas may effect turnout on hikes from here on
out so I understand if those far away don't want to do this one. So if you
are interested in hiking this day hike with me, please let me know.
Mike C The Mason-Dixon Trail System is sponsoring a 9 mile day hike of the MDT
through Elk Neck State Forest, MD on Saturday, March 1st, 2008 at 9AM. You
can get the details about the meeting place and the shuttle that they will
provide at:
http://www.masondixontrail.org/
Theres a good chance that I will go on this hike. I went on their last outing
in November and had a nice time. We did 7 miles from North East, MD to
Perryville, MD. You will be hiking with the people that oversee this trail so
you will learn alot about the area.
Mike C The Mason Dixon Trail will be holding 2 hikes and a meeting on Saturday, November 17th, 2007. A 7 mile hike starts at 9AM. The short (probably 2-3 mile) hike starts at 12 noon. Their members meeting is at 2PM. For more information, please consult their website at: www.masondixontrail.org Terri M expressed an interest in this one. We should be able to carve out 5-7 miles in this area. Do a mapquest for Sweet Air, MD to see where it is. We will meet at the parking area on Dalton-Bevard RD near the intersection with Moore's RD at 9AM. There is an outdated map of this area at:
http://www.mikecalabrese.com/users/mikec/limages/sweet_air_map.jpg
If you would like to participate in this hike, please send email to mikecalabrese@mikecalabrese.com AND mikecalabrese@aol.com . Tom S expressed interest in this one. Only 7.2 miles but a 2200 foot elevation change. It's a challenge and you meet alot of people there. Meet at 9AM at the Ridge Trail Trailhead. Allow a half hour to walk from the overflow parking area to the trailhead. This lot holds 100 cars and fills up fast. There is a $5.00 fee or Federal Lands Pass required. There is an old trip log for this hike at:
http://www.ragtag.org/logoldr.html
If you would like to participate in this hike, please send email to mikecalabrese@mikecalabrese.com AND mikecalabrese@aol.com . Thank you. |
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