| Backpack Trip: Oil Creek State Park (PA) |
| Date: Nov ??, 2010 |
| Depart: 6pm Friday from ACDC parking lot.
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| Return: Sunday to ACDC parking lot. |
| Cost: $4.00 per person (subject to change) |
| Activity: 15 miles. We will complete a portion of the 36 mile Gerard hiking trail. We will stay in shelters each night & use the fireplaces for heat & dry out clothing, gear, etc. |
| Water: Treatable water is available near the shelters and along the trail. |
| Meals: Bring/cook your own backpacking meals. (No more than 1-2lbs./day) |
| 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. |
Shelter: Camping is only permitted in the Wolfkiel Run & Cow Run shelter areas. Each adirondak-style shelter will hold 4 people and is equipped with a fireplace.
Note: We will need to carry (2) 9x12 tarps + hanging supplies for each shelter.
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| Weather: Keep an eye on the weather forecast & adjust your gear accordingly. |
Oil Creek State Park
305 State Park Road
Oil City, PA 16301-9733
814-676-5915 (emergency only)
Manager: Jake Weiland |
| Driving Directions |
Website |
Trail Map
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