I have been on a few sections of this trail that goes from Georgian Bay Ontario to Niagra Falls. My first backpacking trip was on this trail, so it holds a special place in my heart, not to mention it is great hiking (and backpacking around Georgian Bay).
I have hiked over 100 miles on the NCT in the Allegheny National Forest.
I have hiked this loop trail near Ridgway, PA so many times and in every season. Great trail for hiking and to get away from it all! There are many other trails available as well. Here is an old hiking trails pamphlet.
My most frequented hiking/backpacking trail while living in eastern PA.
Right accross the Susquehanna river from the Conestoga Trail. Hiked this when I wanted a different view of the river.
Only hiked on this 42 mile loop one time (and didn't do it all). Found that it lived up to it's reputation as some of the best hiking/backpacking in PA!
Hiked a number of times and a number of the trails within the park (since I lived close by). Great park!
As a scout leader, I have been to Philmont Scout Ranch three times (1993, 1994 and 1995). I plan to add the journal and pics to this site sometime (don't know when I will get to it). Some of the best hiking I have ever done! There is no feeling like standing on Baldy and feeling the wind! If you are a parent of a scout, SEND HIM to PHILMONT - I promise he will come back a very different person!
I have hiked this trail countless times since moving to Mississippi. It is the only good hiking/backpacking trail I found.
Just joined (more to come)!
Visited the park on 3/9/06 on a very windy but mild day. The hike to hanging rock is well worth the trip! Extensive views (but almost blown off the rock a few times due to the high winds)! Also hiked over to Wolf Rock, views not as nice, but trail is less used (for those like me that like solitude) Even though I hiked in March, still saw about 2 dozen people, would hate to hike it during the peak of the season.
Hiked a section of this trail outside Greensboro. The section I hiked was two trails on Lake Townsend which is also part of the Greensboro Watershed Trail System. For being so close to a city, it was a very rustic trail with great views of the lake.
Hiked the Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail and found it a nice, woodsy trail despite being surrounded by a town. Particularly liked the walk along the lake! Trails are well marked, with a few exceptions, but do need a little maintenance due to erosion.
Just decided to join, will report back, but seems like a very active group for all outdoor enthusiasts.
Click here for more info. I also have an old brochure for canoeing in the Allegheny National Forest HERE.
