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Summary: The Thunder Swamp Trail system provides over 40 miles of marked trails to explore in Pennsylvania's Delaware State Forest. The map I posted shows the route taken on the first day of a two-day backpacking trip. The first day's route is marked in yellow, the second day's route is marked in blue, and side trails are marked in red. True to its name, the Thunder Swamp Trail traverses some of the wettest terrain north of the Bayou. This fact, combined with the extremely rocky soil, makes good, sturdy boots an appropriate choice of footwear. If you plan on making this trip in summer, I would suggest wearing long pants, as mosquitoes, black flies and deer ticks abound. By early July, the blueberry bushes have already begun yielding abundant fruit. Although the scenery is nothing spectacular, the heavy deciduous woods and sparsely used trail created a feeling of peaceful solitude sorely needed by this city boy. Trailhead: From Interstate 80: Take US 209 north for 3.9 mi. Take a left onto PA 402 North in the town of Marshall's Creek. Take PA 402 another 7.7 mi to the main trailhead parking area on your right (east side of PA 402). Note: The main trail is now blazed ORANGE, and is no longer blazed blue. (Lat:41.14789 Lon:-75.0808) Trail Guides for South Loop Thunder Swamp Trail - Day 1: 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites (The Countryman Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Bureau of Forestry, Forest District #19, 570-895-4000, fd19@state.pa.us Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jeremy Taitelbaum, who has posted 9 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Monroe County Hiking, Monroe County Trails, Monroe County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
