Allegheny Trail Backpack in West Virginia
A three day weekend shuttle backpacking trip on the Allegheny Trail in West Virginia. Mike from MidAtlanticHikes.com and others did this hike over the 4th of July weekend. Mike gives a good trip re...
Trail News
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iPhone App for PA State Parks and ForestsDCNR is now offering an iPhone App for the State Parks and State Forests. The software is available as both...June 30, 2011
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Loyalsock Trail Connecting with Ricketts Glen?Plans are in the preliminary stages for extending the Loyalsock Trail to Ricketts Glen State Park....June 04, 2011
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Woman Dies While HikingA woman from Philadelphia died from injuries sustained during a fall while hiking last Sunday, May...June 02, 2011
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Laurel Highlands Trail Bridge Being ReplacedConstruction is set to begin May 31, 2011 on the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the...May 26, 2011
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Trip Reports
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Allegheny Trail Backpack in West VirginiaJuly 14, 2011
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Backpacking Circuit Hike in Rothrock S.F.June 17, 2011
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Hiking At Worlds EndJune 07, 2011
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Spring Backpacking on the Quehanna TrailMay 30, 2011
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Hiking Tips
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Get The Most Out Of Your TentJune 09, 2011
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Getting Into Backpacking ShapeHere are three tips to keep you focused on your training regimen and get you into mountain shape:May 28, 2011Carry a Compass on the TrailA compass is one of the smallest, yet the most valuable piece of hiking equipment you should have. If...May 17, 2011Drinking Water: Filter or PurifyClean water is a must when hiking, especially in the back country or on overnight hikes. Ideally you would...May 01, 2011
Hiking Gear
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Optimus Nova Cooking StoveThe Optimus Nova Stove is a multi-fuel stove that weighs less than a pound. This stove has received...May 16, 2011
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Hi-Tec Multiterra VectorDave Pigeon over at Compass Points Media does a review on the Hi-Tec Multiterra Vector hiking shoe....May 02, 2011
Upcoming Events
Hiking Websites
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Standing Stone Trail ClubThe Standing Stone Trail Club is responsible for the maintenance and enjoyment of Pennsylvania's Standing Stone Trail....
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Compass PointsVeteran journalist Dave Pidgeon founded Compass Points Media in 2009 to produce high-quality Web-based content for outdoor...
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MidAtlanticHikes.comThis website, managed and authored by Mike Juskelis, has over 250 hikes posted for the midatlantic region including hikes...
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Mid State Trail AssociationThe group of hikers whose main objective is to maintain the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail. Their website has a nice collection...
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