We will be hiking on the Appalachian Trail in southern PA. When we arrive at the trailhead, we will have to hike a short distance in the dark to the first campsite. This should take only about 10 minutes. On Saturday, we will hike about 7.5 miles. Sunday we will have breakfast and hike about 3 miles to the pickup point. We are camping in tents at designated locations. There will be pit toilets at the campsites, and there will be water nearby, but that will have to be filtered. All scouts are expected to carry a share of the group equipment. You need to consider the weight of everything you bring. Expect to carry out your own trash as well. PLEASE NOTE YOU SHOULD PACK YOUR OWN LUNCH FOR SATURDAY
Pack with rain cover
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Water bottle (2)
Mess kit- mug, spork
Headlamp
Medications
Toiletries- wipes, tooth brush, sanitizer
Toilet paper (not a whole roll, just what you think you may need)
Pocket knife
Ziplock bag for trash
Clothing in pack:
Rain coal
Rain pants
Thermal underwear top
Thermal underwear bottom
Socks
Insulated jacket (down puffer)
Winter hat
Gloves
Underwear
T shirt- wicking material
Clothing worn:
Pants
T shirt
Socks
Additional layer as needed
Boots
Hiking poles (optional)
HOW TO GET TO THE CAMPSITE FOR SPRING BACKPACKING
Arrive Parking Lot on Old Forge Road (Trailhead parking) at 6pm
Leave the parking lot and cross Old Forge Rd onto the Appalachian Trail
Travel North (and uphill) from the parking lot: 1,156 ft (0.22miles/352.37meters) along the Appalachian Trail
To stay on the Appalachian trail follow the white blazes
Look for the wooden sign for the turnoff to the Tumbling Run Shelter
You will have to turn left (west) and follow the path to the shelter.
