TWC Hikers

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Officers for 2012
President
 - Scott Oberlin 
V.President
 - Joe Ress
Secretary
 - Sue Ann Cass
Treasurer
 - Rex Mast
Day Hike Organizer
 - June Bretzin
Backpack Organizer
 - Bill Miller
Officers for 2011
President
 - Dan Andrews
V.President
 - Scott Oberlin
Secretary
 - Janice Tipton
Treasurer
 - Rex Mast
Day Hike Organizer
 - June Bretzin
Backpack Organizer
 - Bill Miller

Calendar

Check for ticks after hikes!
They will be/are abundant this year.
  • Apr 20 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Dan B. ~ drinks Sue Ann C.
  • Apr 21 (Sat) 8am-4pm - Earth Day 2012 at The Wilderness Center
  • Apr 26-29 ~ The 1st Annual Buckeye TrailFest
  • Apr 27-29 - Backpacking Trip to Quebec Run Wild Area, PA
  • Apr 28 (Sat) - Mystery Hike "Join Boy Scouts from Troop 916 on a Mystery Hike". [Hints]

  • May 6, (Sun) - Dan & Joyce A. will lead a Day Hike at Mohican State Park. Trails to be determined.
  • May 13-15 (Sun-Tue) at Rickett's Glen SP in PA
  • May 18 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Januce T. ~ drinks Bob & Helen
  • May 18-20 ~ Trail Days in Damascus, VA
  • May 25-28 - Backpacking Trip to North Fork, WV

  • Jun 3, (Sun) - 2pm - Donna Z. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Jun 8-9 (Fri/Sat) ~ 2nd Annual A.T. Museum HOF Weekend.
  • Jun 15 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... Club picnic
  • Jun 22-24 - Backpacking Trip to Dolly Sods, WV
  • Jun 24, (Sun) - Monique T. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA

  • Jul 8 (Sun) 2pm - Gary Auman will lead a Day Hike.
  • Jul 20 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Monique T. ~ drinks Scott O.
  • Jul 22, (Sun) - Scott O. will lead a Day Hike on the Presque Isle.
  • Jul 27-29 - Backpacking Trip to Raccoon Creek

  • Aug 17 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks June B. ~ drinks Sue Ann C.
  • Aug 31-Sep 3 - Backpacking Trip to Pine Creek / West Rim, PA

  • Sep 9, (Sun) - Larry & Susan H. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Sep 21 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Gine & Rex ~ drinks Gina & Rex
  • Sep 23, (Sun) - Janice T. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Sep 28-30 - Backpacking Trip to Otter Creek, WV

  • Oct 13 (Sat) - 2pm - Joe R. will be leading an Amish Country Hike and meal near the Calmoutier Cemetery in Holmes County. Hike will be at Norman Hershberger's along Hogback Rd. Dinner (max of 20) will be at Ann Hershberger's. ($15+tip)
  • Oct 19 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Joyce A. ~ drinks Bob G.
  • Oct 21, (Sun) - Charlie D. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Oct 26-28 - Backpacking Trip to Minister Creek, PA

  • Nov 4, (Sun) - Becky S. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Nov 16 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Cheryl L. ~ drinks Joe R.
  • Nov 18 (Sun) - Day Hike led by June Bretzin-TBA

  • Dec 2, (Sun) - Charlie D. will lead a Day Hike .. place TBA
  • Dec 21 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - Christmas Party
2013
  • Jan 18 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Mitchlers ~ drinks Daigens
  • Feb 15 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Hilberts ~ drinks Hilberts
  • Mar 15 (Fri) - 7:30pm - Club Meeting - ... ~ snacks Marty S. ~ drinks Jerry M.

Past Meetings

2012
  • Mar 16 (Fri) - Confirmation of officers, decision to buy a solar panel, trip reports.
  • Feb 17 (Fri) - Trip & Hike Planning for 2012
  • Jan 20 (Fri) - No Club Meeting - cancelled due to storm forecast.
2011
  • Dec 16 - Christmas Party 
  • Nov 18 - Phillip Revlock, R.S. spoke about Mosquitoes and Ticks.

Past Day Hikes

2012
  • Apr 1 (Sun) - 2pm - Twenty-one suspicious hikers showed up at the NJC Sunday. Theyhad a list of 26 things to find along the 3 mile trek. Some things on the trail were goldenrod, blue jays, cardinal, ovenbird, snow shoes, minnow, mayflower, buckeye, bee, bee hive, and Bigfoot. We crossed over a suspension bridge that had "Danger, Travel at Your Own Risk, and we stopped at Spanky's Club House for some picture taking. It was a great day weather-wise, partly cloudy, mid 60's. When we returned back to our vehicles around 4:15 pm, everyone had parking tickets from the NJPD.  APRIL FOOLS!!!! Thank you again for participating in another different type of hike. I hope everyone enjoyed it. After the hike we sat down in Hog Heaven in New Philadelphia and ate well and relaxed. May the forest be with you. - Greg Gottshall
    P.S. BEWARE of the TICK Season, we had 4 people who found ticks on them after the hike. Use your repellents and tuck in clothing and wear light colored clothing when hiking. With the mild winter, I think the insects may be a little problem this year. 
  • Mar 18, (Sun) - 2pm - Joe R. led a Day Hike at Sippo Park in Massillon.
  • Mar 11 (Sun) - 2pm - Marty S. led a Day Hike on the Ohio Erie Canal. We had about 20 meet at the Craig Pittman Park, 8201 Hudson Drive SW, Navarre to hike up to Warmington Rd. and back. Afterwards 16 went to El Galeron Mexican Restaurant.
  • Feb 19, (Sun) 10am - Day Hike & Picnic at Shady Hollow Pavilion, Sand Run Metro Park
  • Feb 4 (Sat) 10am - 32nd Annual Buckeye Trail Winter Hike, Findley State Park ~ not a club function.
  • Feb 4 (Sat)- 6:30pm - Full Moon Hike led by Paul Mutchler.
  • Jan 29 (Sun) - 2pm - Greg Gottshall led a hike with (11) attending at Johnson's Woods north of Orrville. 
    "Dear Hikers, I would 1st like to thank all who showed up for the hike at Johnson's Woods in Orrville 0n the 29th of January. Twelve people showed up on that windy day. We walked on a boardwalk that led us through the preserve of 300 year old trees. We did learn of a specie of bird called an OVENBIRD. A lot of us had not heard of such bird. It is also called a Water Thrush and is in the Warbler Family. It gets it's name from it's nest building, it looks like an oven. Here we made jokes thinking it was a type of chicken or Turkey served for dinner. We walked around the preserve a couple of times, different ways maybe a 3mile walk. When we returned back to the parking lot it started to snow huge snowflakes and covered the ground completely and beautifully while we sat by a big bay window and ate. We ate at Dravenstotts in Orrville and had a great time. Thank you again, may the forest be with you. Greg Gottshall"
  • Jan 21 (Sat) - 9am-11am start times - 47th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike ~ The attendance was down due to the snow and ice storm, but 2,265 hikers still showed up to see the winter wonderland. [5,417 attended in 2010] ~ not a club function.
  • Jan 8 (Sun) - 1pm - Deb Berkshire led a dayhike on the towpath from Butterbridge Trailhead to Canal Fulton. 
2011
  • Dec 4 (Sun) - 2pm - Charlie Daigen led a dayhike in the CVNP, starting at the Pine Lane Trailhead.
  • Nov 20 (Sun) 1pm - Monique led a 3+ mile dayhike at Mohican.
  • Nov 6 (Sun) 2pm - Charlie Daigen led a dayhike at Chapin Forest Reservation in Lake County.
  • Oct 23 (Sun) 2pm - Larry H. led a group of 15 on a hike at the Hunter Tree Farm near Nashville, OH. 
  • Oct 2 (Sun) 10am - Salt Fork State Park Hikes ~ led by Dan A. & Joe R.
  • Sep 18 (Sun) - 2pm - Donna Zintek led a hike at Alderfer-Oenslager - 6100 Ridge Rd. in Medina, OH
  • Sep 11 (Sun) 2pm - Day hike to Adam's Run (Hampton Hills Metro Park) led by June B.
  • Aug 21 (Sun) - 2pm - Janice T. led a hike on the Salamander Loop Trail at the Brecksville Reservation Nature Center.
  • Aug 7 (Sun) - 2pm - Ken & Cheryl led the Doughty Gorge hike with 19 attending. 
  • Jul 24 (Sun) - 2pm - Gary Auman - "walk on water" hike at Summit Lake.
  • Jul 16 (Sat) - 7:30pm - Paul & Linda led a moonlight canoe trip starting at Ernie's Bike Shop, Lake Ave. Trailhead, in Massillon.
  • Jul 10 (Sun) - 2pm - Ken & Cheryl led a trip to Oak Hill - Plateau Trail Hike in CVNP 
  • Jun 5 (Sun) - 2pm - Marty Smith led a hike on the Ohio Erie Canal.
  • May 15 (Sun) - 2pm - A hike of all the TWC trails led by Becky Soehnlen.
  • May 1 (Sun) - 2pm - Day hike at Isaac Walton led by Fritz and Alice Schmitthenner.
  • Apr 16 (Sat) - 6:30pm the Mutchlers led an adult "FULL Moon night hike" on the towpath.
  • Apr 3 (Sun) - 10:00am Charlie & Paul led a different type hike in beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park starting at Station Road Bridge parking lot.
  • Mar 20 (Sun) - 2:00pm - Day hike at Wooster Memorial Park led by Donna Zintek.
  • Mar 6 (Sun) - The winter picnic in CVNP led by Paul and Dan turned out to be a grand time.
  • Feb 20 (Sun) - Ken & Cherly led a day hike at Quail Hollow State Park, Hartville, OH.
  • Feb 5 (Sat) - 10am - 31st Annual Winter Hike at Findley State Park.
  • Jan 16 (Sun) - Sippo Lake hike led by Joe Ress.
  • Jan 15 - Hocking Hills Winter Hike

Past Backpacking Trips

2012
  • Mar 23-25 - Bill M. led a group of nine to Lamping Homestead  (OH) Point 18 - BTA Road Fork Section
  • Feb 24-26 - Bill M. led a group of four to Oil Creek, PA - [map]. We ended up with only 4 hikers venturing out on this Winter trip which meant that we could all go in one car. ~ The drive over to Oil Creek included a stop at Kings for dinner.  We arrived Friday evening about 9:30 PM.  Parking at the access road to our shelter was as far as the road was plowed.  There was about 3 inches of snow on the ground and the promise of some more overnight.  We arrived at the shelter to find that there was no split wood normally present at the shelters, but there was cut logs and a maul at the wood shelter.  We arranged the tarps over the openings aside the fireplace and worked to get a nice fire going by the time we turned in.  Through the night, the wind picked up and more snow fell with some mist blowing into the shelter but not enough to be a bother. ~ On Saturday, we had breakfast and got an early start heading back to the car.  There was now about 7 inches of snow on the steep unplowed road, but we were confident the car could manage to get out so we continued on to the trail crossing on Miller road.  We hiked down the road to the paved bike trail for our counterclockwise trek to Cow Run Shelter.  Anytime the wind picked up, the snow fell from the trees sometimes quite intense.  The forest was beautiful with snow on all the limbs of the trees. After crossing the bike bridge over Cow Run Creek, we followed the railroad tracks avoiding the trudge up and down one hill.  From there, we had a very pleasant hike on trail to the shelter. ~ At Cow Run Shelter, there was a volunteer couple splitting wood who even offered their wagon for us to supply the shelter's fuel.  We had the tarps up and the shelter warmed up nicely.  After supper, we traded off the spots in front of the fire and enjoyed the evening.  Saturday night was far less windy and we got a couple more inches of snow.  We had reserved a second shelter expecting more than 4 people on the trip, so when I saw a couple guys considering the extra shelter, I told them that I had it reserved with no plans to use so they were welcome to use it without concern.  They almost couldn't believe their good fortune. ~ On Sunday, the trail had more evidence of travel and the warmer weather was working on the snow.  We had no problems driving out for another meal at Kings before heading home. ~ Over all, it was better than we could normally hope for on a February trip. Bill Miller  
  • Jan - no hike.
2011
  • Dec - no hike.
  • Nov - no hike.
  • Oct 28-30 - Hickory Creek, PA led by Bill M. 
  • Sep 23-25 - Mid-State trail north of Poe Paddy State Park in PA led by Dan A.
  • Sep 2-5 Cranberry, WV led by Bob G.
  • Aug Trip Report - Western Trip - High Uintas Wilderness led by Bill M.
  • Jul 22-24 - Quehanna in PA led by Bill M.
  • Jun 24-26 - Allegheny Front Trail in PA led by Dan B
  • May 27-29 - Black Forest, PA led by Bill M.
  • Apr 30-May 4 - Great Smoky Mountains Trip  led by Bill M.
  • Mar 25-27 - Lamping Homestead led by 
  • Feb - no hike.
  • Jan - no hike.

News

News Items
* PowerTrekk Hydrogen Phone Charger

* Andrew Skurka's New Book

* TransWalk 2012 New World Record Attempt Matt "The Walker" Livermanne is attempting to break the World Record for walking across the USA which has been held by an Englishman for 4 decades. Begins: April 2, 2012 at the Los Angeles City Hall and arriving Ends: at the New York City Hall around May 23, 2012. (Approx. 2800 miles)

* Holmes County Trail - Projects are in the works that will extend the Holmes County Trail from Fredericksburg to Brinkhaven, a countywide span that will stretch 29 miles when complete.The trail currently encompasses 15 miles from Fredericksburg to Killbuck. In steps being taken to realize a Rails-to-Trails goal of creating a trail system that connects Lake Erie with the Ohio River, construction is scheduled to begin on the Phase 5 project to link Brinkhaven to Killbuck.

* Ice Box Cave, located in the Ritchie Ledges (CVNP), is now CLOSED in an effort to slow the spread of a bat-killing fungus (white nose syndrome).

Membership/Forms

Membership - MUST also be a member of
  The Wilderness Center. 
Checks: TWC Backpacker Club ($7.00)

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Mail to: Rex Mast - 6269 Ely Road
                Wooster, OH 44691

The Wilderness Center
Backpackers and Dayhikers Club
Backpackers' Trip Blanket Release Form


  As a participant in overnight trips, I am in physical, mental and emotional readiness for the rigors of the experience. As a participant in outdoor adventure sports, I realize that the fun of these sports holds certain hazards and inconveniences. I realize that I am dealing with the forces of nature and that I am dependent on myself alone to survive safely. I have adequately prepared and equipped myself for the challenges of such adventure. And deviation from equipment recommended by the trip leader is my decision, at my own risk.

  I hold harmless The Wilderness Center and the Backpacking Club, their officers, staff, and associates; the trip leaders; and fellow participants; from any physical, mental, or emotional injury which results from participating in a trip. I ask that all relatives, heirs, insurance carriers, and all others consider this document morally, if not legally, binding. I ask that they also hold harmless The Wilderness Center and the Backpacking Club officers, staff, associates; trip leaders; fellow participants; from any injury which results in participating in a trip.

  I agree that if the trip leader determines I am not prepared for the rigors of the trip, or that I am not properly equipped, then I will agree not to participate.

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Signature
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Date

The Wilderness Center
Backpackers and Dayhikers Club
General Club Policy
  1. All members must have a signed policy and blanket release on file.
  2. It is expected that participants will voluntarily judge their own abilities for a given trip. Not all trips are suitable for all members. Trip difficulties range from leisurely to strenuous off-trail bushwhacks. Trips will be rated for difficulty and/or experience level; however, changing weather conditions and time of year can easily change these ratings within hours. If you are unsure, ask trip leaders or other experienced club members.
  3. It is recommended that new club members and/or guests seek out the trip leaders and/or other club members prior to the first tip so we may ascertain your level of competence.
  4. You are expected to be self-reliant and prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each individual is expected to have appropriate equipment for the given trip. The backpacking club will provide a minimum equipment list required as requested.
  5. Participants must inform trip leader if they are planning to go on an overnight trip. They must inform trip leader of any condition that would affect their abilities. Trip leaders have the right to request that the unprepared or ill equipped person not participate on a given trip for safety reasons. Anyone coming unprepared jeopardizes their own health and safety and because of the extra burden, jeopardizes the health and safety of all other participants.
  6. Club members sometimes organize additional major backpack trips. The extended nature of these trips involves considerably more planning and preparedness than the usual weekend outing, and also presents the potential for increased danger. For these trips, the trip leaders or planning committee may set their own criteria to judge the suitability of participants to help insure everyone's safety, health and enjoyment. Special needs for equipment, physical conditioning, etc. may also be required. On many trips, participants may be limited in number because of trail regulations, ecological concerns, or to be consistent with minimum impact camping guidelines.
  7. Alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, firearms, and weapons are not permitted on club trips. This is a Wilderness Center policy, which affects all associated clubs.
  8. Good backpacking manners preclude bring "boom boxes", gasoline lanterns, and other items which detract from the wilderness experience of the group. If you insist on bringing a cell phone, the ringers must be turned off.
  9. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for and must accompany minors. An adult with written permission and written authorization for emergency medical treatment may accompany a minor in place of a parent or legal guardian. Adult must confirm with the trip leader in advance. Trip leader has the right to request they not come.
  10. After their first trip, all participants wishing to continue are expected to become members of The Wilderness Center and the Backpacking and Dayhikers Club. Dues for the backpacking club are set by the Executive Committee and are collected for each address to which materials are sent this covers the cost of mailings and some long-distance telephone calls required in trip planning. Dues are requested each January and are due at the time a person joins the club. They are not prorated.
  11. The TWC Backpackers and Dayhikers support the concept of minimum impact camping. All participants are expected to show sincere concern for protecting the ecological and scenic integrity of the places we visit.
  12. Each individual is responsible for bringing his or her own first aid kit. Items suggested for the first aid kit are included in the equipment list.
  13. Each individual is required to complete a personal medical information card and keep it in his or her pack on all club trips. The card will be provided by the trip leaders.
Approved by Club membership at the regular meeting on 3/16/90; to be effective 4/20/90.
Revised Summer 2001

Links

Trails

  1. Allegheny Forest, PA - N 41° 37.274' W 79° 09.190' - 10/98, 3/97, 12/96, 11/95, 11/92
    - Allegheny Hiking Trails
  2. Allegheny Front Trail, PA
  3. Archer's Fork, OH - N 39° 30.985' W 81° 12.709 - 50 Hikes - OH - #29 p147 - 9.5 mi - 6hrs - 375' rise - 3/10, 7/05, 3/96 
  4. Arizona - 03/02 - Strenuous - 10 Day 
  5. Bear Run, PA - N 39° 54.480' W 79° 27.550' - 50 Hikes - W PA - #14 p70 - 8.8 mi - 5+ hrs - 1,160' rise - 4/04, 8/02, 4/01, 4/00 - Easy - 3 Day - Near "Falling Water" 
  6. Black Forest, PA - 6/05, 10/02, 9/99, 9/94, 10/92 - Strenuous - 3 Day 
  7. Bucktail Path, PA - 6/10
  8. Buzzard Swamp Trail, PA
  9. Canaan Valley, WV - WV Guide - p70 - 13 mi - Bald Knob stren. - 2/98, 2/97, 2/96 
  10. Chapin Forest, OH - N 41° 35.367' W 81° 22.209' 
  11. Chuck Keiper Trail, PA - 2/00 
  12. Clear Creek, PA (Kennerdell) - 08/10
  13. Conkles Hollow - N 39° 27.255' W 82° 34.481' - 50 Hikes - OH - #5 p41 - 3.5 mi - 3 hrs - 230' rise 
  14. Cooke Forest SP, PA - 2/05
  15. Cranberry, WV - N 38° 17.708' W 80° 31.441' - WV Guide - p118 - 70 miles in 10 trails - 5/09, 5/04, 5/01, 5/98, 7/97, 5/95, 7/94 
  16. Delaware Water Gap, PA - Mod-Strenuous - 4 Day 
  17. Dolly Sods, WV - N 39° 01.946' W 79° 18.878' - WV Guide - p56 - 28mi total unmarked trails - 5/10, 7/98, 6/97, 6/96, 6/93 - Moderate - 3 Day  (Brochure)
  18. East Fork, OH - N 39° 00.389' W 84° 08.453' - 50 Hikes - OH - #39 p204 - 14 mi - 8 hrs - 125' rise - 6/02 - Moderate - 3 Day 
  19. Glade Creek, WV - WV Guide - p181 - 14 miles on 4 trails - 7/99 
  20. Hickory Creek, PA - N 41° 41.482' W 79° 15.491' - 50 Hikes - W PA - #32 p139 - 11.6 mi - 7 hrs - 1,030' rise - 5/04, 4/02, 11/01, 6/00, 7/92 - Easy - 3 Day
  21. Jefferson Lake, OH - 02/09
  22. Kennerdell, PA - 11/05, 10/04 
  23. Lake Vesuvius, OH - N 38° 36.909' W 82° 37.457' - 50 Hikes - OH - #33 p167 - 8mi - 5hrs - 338' rise - 3/01, 11/93 - Park @ Iron Ridge Campsite
  24. Lamping Homestead, OH - N 39° 37.840' W 81° 11.444' - 50 Hikes - OH - #30 p154 - 3.25mi - 2.5hrs - 240' rise - 2/04, 2/95, 2/93
  25. Laurel Highlands, PA - N40° 24.613' W79° 00.273' - 13.3 miles - 4/09, 3/04, 3/02, 7/01, 11/99, 11/98, 11/97, 11/96 - Moderate - 3 Day
  26. Logan Trail, OH (BSA) - N 39° 22.966' W 82° 44.749' 
  27. Mid State Trail, PA - N 40° 49.330' W 77° 28.373' - 50 Hikes - C PA - #49 p203 - 27.8 mi - 3 days - 5,020' rise - 85 meter tunnel! 
  28. Minister Creek, PA - N 41° 37.285' W 79° 09.160' - 50 Hikes - W PA - #27 p121 - 6.3 mi - 4+ hrs - 1,030' rise - 11/04, 12/02, 12/01, 11/00, 4/99, 4/98, 4/97, 4/96, 4/95, 4/94, 4/93 - "Off-Trail" - Strenuous - 3 Day
  29. Morgan Sisters/Symmes Creek, OH
  30. Mt. Adams, WA - 8/09
  31. Mt. Rogers, VA - 7/02, 9/92 - Strenuous - 4 Day
  32. North Country Trail, PA - 6/95, 6/94, 6/93, 6/92
  33. North Fork Mtn Trail, WV - N 38° 58.904' W 79° 13.871' - WV Guide - p50-56 - 24 mi - 1way - no water - 5/05, 5/02, 8/97, 8/96 - Moderate - 4 Day
  34. Northern Cascades - 7/02 - Strenuous - 9 Day
  35. Oak Openings, OH - N 41° 32.645' W 83° 50.643' 
  36. Oil Creek, PA - [map] 50 Hikes - W PA - #46 p190 - 5.3 mi - 3 hrs - 950' rise - 3/05, 3/00 - Moderate - 3 Day
  37. O'Neil Woods, OH - N 41° 10.250' W 81° 35.465'
  38. Otter Creek, WV - N 39° 02.646' W 79° 39.784' - WV Guide - p82 - 45 mi on 11 trails - 9/09, 8/05, 9/04, 9/02, 10/01, 8/00, 9/99, 9/96, 7/95 - Moderate - 3 Day 
  39. PA Park Maps
  40. PA Reservations
  41. Penn-Rosevelt SP, PA - 06/01
  42. Pictured Rocks National  Lakeshore
  43. Pine Creek, PA - N 41° 33.432' W 77° 22.859' - 9/05, 7/97, 5/96 - To PA Grand Canyon!
  44. Presidential Range, NH - 07/10
  45. Quahanna, PA - N 41° 11.637' W 78° 30.636' - 50 Hikes - C PA - #50 p209 - 76.2 mi - 7 days - 9,790' rise - 4/05, 6/99, 8/95, 8/93
  46. Quebec Run Wild Area, PA
  47. Racoon Creek, PA - 50 Hikes - W PA - #44 p181 - 8.3 mi - 5 hrs - 780' rise - 6/04 
  48. Red Creek Gorge, KY - Daniel Boone National Forest.  (11x17 Map)
  49. Red Creek, WV - 8/04
  50. Rimrock Morrison, PA - N 41° 51.728' W 78° 53.807' - 10/05, 7/02, 8/01, 7/00, 9/97, 10/94 - Easy - 3 Day
  51. Roan Mountain, NC-TN - 8/02, 5/99 - Strenuous - 4 Day 
  52. Roaring Plains, WV - N 38° 57.649' W 79° 21.206' - WV Guide - p59 - 8/01, 5/00, 5/97, 8/96, 5/93, 5/92 - ?? - 4 Day
  53. Savage River State Forest, MD - 06/98 - Moderate - 4 Day
  54. Seneca Creek, PA - 12/99
  55. Shawnee State Forest
  56. - Backpacking Trails Map
  57. - Forest Map
  58. Shawnee Turkey Creek, OH - N 38° 43.834' W 83° 10.889' - 50 Hikes - OH - #27 p130 - 7-36mi - 1-7d - 682' rise - 10/00, 10/95, 10/93, 3/92
  59. Sheltowee Trace - KY
  60. Sky Meadows SP, VA - ?? - 4 Day
  61. Spruce Knob, WV - N 38° 51.876' W 79° 33.485' - WV Guide - p62 - 70 miles in 18 trails - WV High point 4,861' - 5/94
  62. Susquehannock Trail, PA - N 41° 46.114' W 77° 52.267'
  63. TanBark Trail, PA - N 41° 41.482' W 79° 15.491' - 9/01
  64. Tar Hollow, PA - 10/99, 10/97, 10/96, 3/95
  65. Teton Crest Trail
  66. Tracy Ridge, PA - (trail map) 50 Hikes - W PA - #31 p136 - 10.3 mi - 5+ hrs - 1,200' rise - 09/10, 3/09, 7/96
  67. Twin Lakes Trail, PA - N 41° 36.75' W 78° 45.71' - 14.7 miles
  68. Wildcat Hollow, OH - [msp] N39° 34.47' W82° 01.97' - 50 Hikes - OH - #34 p172 - 4.5-13 mi - 3-8 hrs - 350' rise - 10/09, 9/98, 3/94, 4/92
  69. Zaleski, OH (Lake Hope) - N39° 19.923' W82° 20.399' - 50 Hikes - OH - #35 p177 - 10-23.5 mi - 6h-3d - 307' rise - 8/09, 11/02, 9/00, 3/98, 9/95, 3/93 - Strenuous - 3 Day