Keystone Hikers

June 19, 2011 9:00 AM. 7 attended.

AT section - Wind Gap to DE Water Gap, 15 miles

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Uploaded by: Trisha Sanders, Heather

I'm enjoying section hiking the AT in PA, so I thought I'd post another section.

This section is not difficult terrain-wise or elevation-wise, so let's make it a challenge by moving at a faster than my usual pace and try to finish in 6 hours or so.

We'll meet at the Lake Lenape parking area at the Delaware Water Gap promptly at 9 am. We'll leave a few cars there and shuttle down to Wind Gap to start our hike. See both locations on this map.

Bring sufficient water, lunch, and snacks. We'll take short breaks along the way as needed.

No human guests, but dogs are welcome.

Optional early dinner afterwards in Wind Gap (we have to go back there to pick up our cars!)

Hong-Mei Li
Anyone that I can carpool from Philly?

Posted May 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Steve D.
Is there a wait list?

Posted June 4, 2011 at 3:42 AM
Sharon Henry
Heather, would you like to meet at the Ag building again? Trish, do you want to carpool as well?

Posted June 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Trisha Sanders
Sure, I can do that...where is the Ag building?

Posted June 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Christine H.
Anyone want to carpool from Plymouth Meeting Mall at 7:30 am?

Posted June 13, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Wendy
I live in conshohocken and I'm only 10 minutes from the mall. I can carpool from there

Wendy

Posted June 13, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Christine H.
Ok, I'll see you there, Wendy. I have a silver Forester and I'll be in the lower Macy's lot.

Posted June 14, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Sharon Henry
Trish, Heather, and Michael....Google says it takes 2 hrs, 12 min from Harrisburg. Wanna meet at Lowes (Union Deposit) at 6:30? Unless you want to fit 4 in my Smart Car, one of you will want to drive. Anybody willing?

Posted June 15, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Christine H.
Hi all! Just a reminder that we need to set up a car shuttle, so you can't all come in full cars.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Bob T.
I will be driving up on my own, and can shuttle four passengers.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Christine H.
Thanks, Bob!

Posted June 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Heather
Lowe's at 6:30 sounds good. My car holds 4 comfortably, but could probably fit one more for the shuttle part, unless someone with a bigger car wants to drive.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Heather
Of course our Harrisburg carpool only works if a 4th car shows up at the hike that can also hold/squish in 5 people.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Trisha Sanders
Sooooo...when will we know if 4 cars will be a the shuttle? :) Yes, I'd like to meet at Lowe's at 6:30am and I know for certain that Michael is planning on meeting there as well. Guess we'll wait and see if there is going to be a 4th car at the shuttle?

Posted June 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Christine H.
Well, frankly, Daron has been a no-show twice already, so we can't count on him. Lauren lives out your way, so if she is coming, that makes 5 from your area. Either way, I think you need to split up into 2 cars, other wise we will only have 3 cars and won't be able to do the shuttle.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Trisha Sanders
I did fit 7 in my car for a 10 minute shuttle once!!! That was fun! :)

Posted June 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Wendy
I have a Nissan Frontier Pickup truck and have two seats in the back that fold down. Not to comfy but I'm in for whatever. I'm still meeting you at plymouth meeting at 7:30 am see you then. BTW Any suggestions for lunch?

Posted June 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Christine H.
Wendy - you and I are fine to carpool together. We are just 2 and my car has room for 3 more. I usually bring peanut butter sandwich for my lunch!

Posted June 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Tom- take pics, leave footprints
now that I made it in, I can carpool from Ply Mtg or along 476, or drive alone to bring an extra vehicle for the shuttle.

Posted June 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Christine H.
Looks like it is going to be hot on Sunday - please bring plenty of water!

Posted June 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Christine H.
Tom, Daron, are you guys definitely coming? It would be nice if we could allow the Harrisburg contingent to come together in one car, but that only works if you guys show up.

Posted June 17, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Tom- take pics, leave footprints
It's on like donkey-kong. how's the shuttle going to work...or are we relying on the Russians like Nasa? lol

Posted June 17, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Trisha Sanders
okay, so Sharon, Heather and Michael...I will see you at Lowe's at 6:30am. I can drive...my Camry fits 5 comfortably. See you then.

Posted June 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Trisha Sanders
FYI, the comment about fitting 5 was for the shuttle, not for the way there....I know we only need to fit 4 on the way there. ;0) Oh and lots and lots of snakes on the AT today...about 7-8 sightings including one rattlesnake that just wanted to be left alone! :)

Posted June 18, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Christine H.
Yep, loads of rattlers this time of year. Got a great photo of one last weekend. They are so fascinating.

Posted June 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Sharon Henry
So is the Harrisburg group is OK to come in one car???? Trish, do you want to take care of the directions, too?

Posted June 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Trisha Sanders
It sounds like it is and yes, I have directions I just put in my bag! See you in the AM.

Posted June 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Trisha Sanders
It was great meeting everyone on the trail today! Thanks for a great hike.

Posted June 19, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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5.006 (6 ratings)

Event Host

Christine H.
Organizer

Great fun wiht a great group! I was tired last night after I got home.
Heather

Great hike, great group. This is why I couldn't bring myself to un-join this meetup group even when I had moved 3000 miles away!
Tom- take pics, leave footprints

Great trail, great weather, great friends to share it with. Ground is hard, tho...have the black and blues to prove it.
Bob T.
The T is for Trail Finder

I thoroughly enjoyed it... longest hike I've been on in ... many years.
Sharon Henry

!!! : ) !!!
Trisha Sanders

Great day! Thanks Christine for organizing and making it so much fun. It was great meeting you. Hike was quite a challenge but I do love a good challenge!
Wendy