|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
        
 Reporter |
Summary: The map I posted shows the route taken on the second day of a two-day backpacking trip. The first day's route is marked in blue, the second day's route is marked in yellow, and side trails are marked in red. Solitude is the key word here. During a sunny Sunday in July, my brother and I saw no other humans in the forest, save for a lone ATV rider near the trail to Lake Minisink. This may be due to the alternately swampy/rocky conditions of the trail, or the abundance of mosquitoes, black flies, and deer ticks. Whatever the reason, I enjoyed the feeling of isolation. The wild blueberries were plentiful and delicious, and I sampled the first ripe raspberries of the season as well. The low-lying vegetation grows so quickly in the damp soil, that any trail maintenance is all but obscured by mid-July. Luckily the route is well blazed in orange. I look forward to returning in the autumn when the heavy deciduous forest becomes brilliant with color. 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 2: 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites (The Countryman Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
