2011 Appalachian Trail Hike (47.8 miles)
Ensign Cowall to Pine Grove Furnace State Park |
| Date: Jul 10-17, 2011 |
| Depart: Sunday Jul 10, 12 noon from MCH |
| Return: Sunday Jul 17th to MCH |
| Drive Time: approx 6 hours |
Cost: We will not collect a fee for the trip. Each person needs to carry enough money to pay their expenses as they go.
- Gas money. ($20 to your driver)
- Personal meals/snacks/pop/souvenirs. (on your own) |
Activity:
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Milage:
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Mile |
NOBO |
Notes |
| Wolfsville Rd Parking |
1045.9 |
0.0 |
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| Ensign Cowall Shelter |
1046.1 |
0.2 |
Sunday night |
| Devils Racecourse Shelter (old) |
1051.0 |
5.1 |
Closed |
| Raven Rock Shelter (new) |
1051.0 |
5.1 |
Nice Shelter |
| PA-MD line (PenMar Park) |
1055.9 |
10.0 |
No Camping inside park |
| PA16-Blue Ridge Summit |
1058.5 |
12.6 |
Road Crossing |
| Deer Lick Shelter |
1060.6 |
14.7 |
|
| Antietam Shelter |
1063.0 |
17.1 |
|
| Tumbling Run Shelter |
1064.2 |
18.3 |
|
| PA233-South Mountain |
1069.1 |
23.2 |
Road Crossing |
| Rocky Mountain Shelter |
1070.8 |
24.9 |
|
| US30-Caledonia SP |
1073.8 |
27.9 |
Road Crossing |
| Quarry Gap Shelter |
1076.4 |
30.5 |
|
| Birch Run Shelter |
1083.8 |
37.9 |
|
| Tom's Run Shelter |
1090.0 |
44.1 |
|
| PA233 |
1093.4 |
47.5 |
Road Crossing |
| Pine Grove Furnace SP |
1093.7 |
47.8 |
Camp with T69 |
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| Water: Water is available near each shelter and several different places along the trail. All water must be treated. Plan to carry minimum 1-2 liters with you. We will need at least a couple filters for the group. "Camel up - To drink large quantities of water or other liquid in preparation for hiking through areas with little or unknown available water sources." |
Food: Bring/cook your own backpacking meals. (No more than 1-2lbs./day)
| |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Meals |
| Breakfast |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
5 |
| Lunch |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
6 |
| Supper |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
5 |
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| Bear Bagging: We will hang all food & "smellables" properly at night. Each person will need gear for hanging a bear bag. See the Bear Bagging page. |
| Insects: Ticks will be especially bad this year. Use insect repellant, long pants, treat clothing. Check yourself daily. |
| Clothing: DON'T carry clothes for each day. See Clothing Tips page for suggestions. |
| Shelter: Be prepared to camp away from shelters. If a shelter happens to be empty, we will use it. We will likely spend a night or two between shelters. |
Weather: Keep an eye on the weather forecast & adjust your gear accordingly.
July temperatures average (60° low - 80° high) |
| Car Bag: Bring a small car bag with a set of clothes, soap, towel, MP3 player, money, etc. |
Links, Maps & Info:
Ensign Cowall,
Devils Racecourse (old),
Raven Rock (new),
Pen Mar Park,
Deer Lick,
Antietam,
Tumbling Run,
Rocky Mountain,
Quarry Gap,
Birch Run,
Tom's Run,
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
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| Driving Directions |
Elevation Profile |
Interactive Trail Map
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Half Gallon Challenge - For the past three decades, long-distance hikers arriving at the midway point of the 2,180-mile Georgia-to-Maine footpath have made it a tradition to stop at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and eat an entire brick of ice cream.
The reward: bragging rights, a commemorative wooden spoon stamped in red letters with "Member of Half Gal. Club," and quite likely an upset stomach.
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