Extended Outings
Dayhiking the NCT in the Adirondacks
September 4-12, 2012
Mary Coffin, Volunteer Leader (maryccoffin@gmail.com)
NCTA’s 3rd Annual Extended Outing will feature sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. It is a day hiking and camping trip on the NCT route in Siamese Ponds and West Canada Lakes Wilderness Areas.
We will hike with daypack for 6-8 miles using a van to shuttle between campsites and trail heads. We will set up tents in a state park and cook and eat outdoors sharing the cooking and camping chores.
Points of interest along the way on the North Country National Scenic Trail route include: Pillsbury Lake, French Louie Trail, Jessup River, Rock and Long Ponds, King’s Flow, Puffer Brook Pond, 13th Lake, Kanjamuk Trail, Peaked Mountain, Lewey and Indian Lakes and more. Hiking on most trails will be scenic, remote, and picturesque and imbue a sense of peaceful solitude and oneness with nature. Fall color will be just beginning to reveal itself.
Contact leader for detailed itinerary and application packet. Note: NCTA membership is required.
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST BACKPACK TRIP
October 16-21, 2012
Contact Leader: Paul Shaw pshaw@ptd.net or 717-215-8339
This 45 mile excursion will occur at the peak of the fall foliage. Highlights include the spectacular cliffs, boulders and crevasses in the Minister Creek area, old growth hemlock and beech forest in Tionesta Scenic Area, and excellent views of the Allegheny Reservoir. There are many ascents and descents with great views but no climb is higher than 500 feet. This trip is suitable for experienced backpackers as well as novices who are in reasonably good shape.
Deadline for reservations August 1, 2012. COST $295. LIMIT 8.