This complete trail was originally built as separate trailsthe Tuscarora Trail in the north and the Big Blue Trail in the south. There's at least 47 miles of paved roadwalk on the Tuscarora (almost a fifth of its total length), including a 14 mile stretch in West Virginia, some of which had very narrow shoulders. Enjoy! But we arrived. On day one I would hike up to the ridge using the Tuscarora Trail, day two I would base camp and explore, and on day three I would hike back out via a different set of trails to complete the loop. Also, plan to carry water, as the water at the shelter is cistern based. It connects to the Appalachian Trail at both its . On the AT these include Birch Run, Deer Lick, Rocky Mountain, Quarry Run, Toms Run, and Tumbling Run. It was not easy, but it was a great hike. They built bridges, campsites, and shelters. This is a beautiful shelter and the trail, although rocky, appears well maintained on this tiny section I hiked. Continue down to Waites Run FS Road passing a private driveway on your left at the bottom of the hill. And occasionally, you do get nice landscapes. Highlights:Great Eastern Trail joins/leaves the TT from/on Standing Stone Trail in Cowans Gap State Park. While I doubt Id hike the whole thing again, there were a couple of places I wouldnt mind revisiting. Foliage/Fauna: I saw no animals. This is an easily accessible parking area with room for a half dozen cars. Timber Ridge Trail is not an actual trail. Thanks Ed for the response, sounds like there's water in the area. It is less busy and a bit more rugged compared to the A.T. Also, I am of mid-fitness level sporting about 15 extra pounds, and with no pack was back at the car in 2.5hrs. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". We were hiking right after seven. In a few more steps, this white-blazed trail will re-connect with the blue-blazed Tuscarora Trail. We have never seen other hikers on this route. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Tuscarora Trail continues north for another 167 miles before ending at an intersection with the Appalachian Trail, according to the sign at the shelter trail. It was a bit cold this morning, but not terribly so. Weather was crisp and perfect. Section Update. At the end of my second day on trail, the internal frame on my pack broke (leading to hiking for two days with a sharp rusty metal rod poking into my side), though in fairness to the Tuscarora, that happened on the AT section of my hike, and the pack already had 5400 miles on it by that point. Please respect the landowner's decision. To see more signs and volunteers installing them,check out the photos[opens new window]. View of Route, Stay right on the now yellow blazed trail, http://www.meetup.com/CharityHikers/calendar/13157584/, http://hiking.meetup.com/162/calendar/13157640/, View all 12 archived reviews for the Gerhard Shelter hike, 5.5 hours These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The highlight of the road walk was the dozen or so cows in a field that followed us along the road. Section Update, Camping:Licking Creek Campground (39.651, -78.048). I also noted ice on some streams and frozen over puddles that didn't seem tempted to thaw. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 44 min to complete. First shelter was Burd Run shelter. If you start going downward on the FS road you missed the right turn. The intense patchwork of private land ownership around the Tuscarora Trail also manifests in some rather extensive road walks. There is evidently a trail leading from the shelter to an outhouse. Very easy to do hike not to many blazes on the trees but the trail is very easy to follow. Sleeping was pleasant and we were up early since we knew we had nearly seven and a half miles of road walking to start the day. before you embark upon your trip. I think the rating of 5 is accurate. Cowans Gap State Park to PA 16, 9.6 miles, PATC Map K, Guide to the North Half of the Tuscarora Trail. My April temperature range for this trip was between 40 and 75. In terms of gear malfunctions per mile, the Tuscarora Trail was my worst. Max Elevation:2400 ft. Min Elevation: 790 ft. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. This should not be surprising, since it spends a lot of time on the top of mountain ridges. This leads to a small waterfall. On balance, was nice to revisit that section of the AT again. It rained a little that night and I ended up hammocking because there was no place to put the tent with all the rocks. There are three ways to complete the challenge: hiking, doing volunteer trail maintenance with the PATC, or completing a combination of both hiking and trail maintenance that adds up to 60. You drive up and up and up to reach Timber Ridge Trail. (I'm hiking the Southern Section in the Fall, 2012) I have the latest guide book to the Northern Section, and map for the lower 1/2 of this section. You dont want to miss the Allegheny View. At the end of the FS road in 0.8 miles, just past a burn, the unmarked Vance's Cove connector trail will bear right. Proudly created with Wix.com. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. These signs are now fullyinstalled. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The view was pleasant, but it was also obstructed by leaves, so it may be better in late-fall or winter. By contrast, the Tuscarora does have plenty of shelters (and hikers are encouraged to use them), and with only a couple of exceptions, they are reasonably well-spaced. I was disappointed that the Washington Monument in Boonsboro, MD was (understandably) closed due to Covid. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Although they rate in discreet integers, I think a 3.5 is in order if you're looking at picking a trail. I would guess a phone could be had here in an emergency. I did hear some rustling leaves from a scurrying something, so maybe a hidden rabbit or two. 2017by PATC. Wildlife. There are several overlooks, too. And this is part of the BMTs charm. Advisory: Note, the Basore's Ridge portion of Section 14 is currently closed. Turn right downhill on the white blazed Gerhard Shelter Trail that very steeply descends Great North Mountain. Reports indicate the next few miles to the north are not nearly as enjoyable as the section described here, with multiple ATV trails intersecting the TT. It's not so bad that it's not doable, but I'm hoping she'll come to enjoy hiking so I didn't want to overdo it with her. Day 1 Gross Descent: 1,003, Day 1 Elevation Profile Gerhard Shelter Tuscarora Trail Backpacking Trip 2022 Sintax77, Day 3 Mileage: 5.1 miles I noted no ticks. Links: Fowlers Hollow State Park,Tuscarora State Forest. Turn left for Pinnacle Camp. Max Elevation: 1950ft. Min Elevation: 790 ft. This is a beautiful shelter and the trail, although rocky, appears well maintained on this tiny section I hiked. In a few more steps, you will reach the Pinnacle Shelter. Shortly after we turned off the road and into the woods, we decided on an early lunch at a creek crossing. The information available on this site, including without limitation, overviews, opinions,directions, GPS data, photographs, (collectively "Content") may contain information relating to a hazardous activity. Camping: Big Mountain Shelter (39.952, -77.943), Cowans Gap State Park. The trail head was a little tricky to find, but once I found it and parked, I wondered how I could have missed it. Tuscarora Treasures Maps. The reward came as we reachedthe ridge. Information on this site is presented with intent to be as accurate as possible at the time of posting, but it is provided as is and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. Other: The trail markings as per the instructions seemed sound, as did the given instructions in general. Erin Metcalf PA Tuscarora Trail ~ Bill Miller Trail to Cowpens Road. Also, the blue trail that leads off this initial trail/road can be located by two green blazes circling a tree, not too mention that the fire road begins to descend as per the instructions. Before you take your first steps, enjoy the mountain views in the distance. We maintain twelve hiking shelters (and the privys!) At the shelter, the white trail would be at your 10 o'clockposition if you were in the shelter and looking out (I didn't note a blaze on the trail until going down the trail a bit). The blue blazed trail climbs the side of Great North Mountain steeply and makes several switchbacks before reaching the ridge line in another 3.0 miles. At this point the trail is a closed forestry road (FS) that slowly climbs the side of the mountain for 0.8 miles before the blue blazed Tuscarora Trail makes a sharp right, and the FS road continues straight. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Theres plenty of room for everyone, too. Admittedly, I keep on the move to keep my heart rate up, so I am not too focused on smelling the roses, that being noted, I would place this one at a 3, instead of a four, except that the trail does go along the ridge for a good mile, more if you walk some from the trail, and views can be had on both sides of the mountain as you go along the ridge for a nice distance. Still warm. The AT sections of my loop hike went largely as I expected, and I dont really have much to add I didnt already cover in my hike journal. Hardly any views as trees were blocking but nevertheless,indeed a solace-finding trail. I was dumb. Hiking in Tuscarora State Forest Tuscarora Trail The Tuscarora Trail is the northern portion of an extensive 220-mile bypass route of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The BMT aims at being a more wild experience than the AT, and this partly manifests by the BMT having few campsites and only two shelters (one of which seemed placed explicitly to compensate for a lengthy no-camping zone). We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. As in, the view doesnt improve the further down you go on the rock scramble. Once you reach the Tuscarora Trail, turn right to continue on to the Pinnacle Overlook, which turns up on the right at the 2.9-mile mark. Lesson learned. Proudly created with Wix.com. The trail is generally very well marked and easy to follow, but the leaf covering made some of the switchbacks hard todiscern in a number of places. The sign marking VA and WV was cool. It was a beautiful day to go hiking but honestly, this was not one of our favorites. The last bit is an easy decent through grassy trail down to the shelter. I wasn't overwhelmed on the ascent as it is not as far up or steep as say Old Rag. My experience largely matched my expectation: there were relatively few hikers on the trail, and, I only met a handful of other people who were attempting to hike the whole trail (though, no one that was thru-hiking). The Tuscarora is both a less-well-known trail, and somewhat remote, so I didnt expect to see many people on the trail at all. This time of year, the fragrant mountain laurel is out in full force all along the trail, too. I had seen on the map it spelled as Bird Run (trail) though, so I wasn't sure of the correct spelling. THE AUTHORS OF THIS SITE AND THE PATC ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HARM TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, USE OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. But it does make hiking the trail somewhat inconvenient. Please respect the landowner's decision. The details of the aviation accident site that I was looking for can be found here. It will have some family genealogy information as well as my travel journals. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Being out of hiking shape (and with it hot and high humidity), the Roller Coaster section of West Virginia was brutal. This is a pretty hike that rewardsyou for the early miles of uphill exertionwith wide views to the east and west anda very well-maintained shelter for a rest stop. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The rest of the trail in the state is either paved or gravel road. The Tuscarora Trail section just west of Massanutten Mountain is closed due to loss of landowner permission. Full GPS track data, including campsites, etc, for this tripand many others can be downloaded on my Trip Data Page. Trail conditions and routes may be subject to frequent and unannounced change. In Pennsylvania, the Charlie Irvin Shelter had one of, if not the best view of any shelter Ive ever stayed at, overlooking the Cumberland Valley and providing a fitting place to spend the last evening on the trail. The work didn't end there; once built, volunteers maintained . Our trusty mountain dog, Boone, also came along. A note that you will actually pass two gates/small parking areas - the first off the yellow trail, then the second one mentioned in the directions above after you pass the pink blazed trail on your left (you'll see a bench and trailhead, which is the start to the White Rocks hike, another great one posted here on HU). The ridge walk itself was not nearly asinteresting as I thought it would be either, but that may have had something to do with the constant tick removal we were doing at that point. I wasnt counting, but Pennsylvania felt like it had the largest number of views. I'm not sure how else to describe this part other than "dead". You will see a mostly grassy trail to the right of the Biby Wilderness Trail sign. The shelter is generally used by through hikers. I found two water sources near here. US Route 30, Tuscarora Summit (39.916, -77.9565) Additional trail connections in the Buchanan State Forest and Cowans Gap State Park include: Standing Stone Trail, Geyer Trail, Logslide Trail, Richmond Trail, Fore Trail, Lincoln Trail. The Charlie Irvin Shelter is nestled on the edge of a cliff with wonderful a wonderful view of the valley. Follow the trail for 0.5 miles where it merges with the yellow blazed Vance's Cove Trail. It was definitely worth a quick diversion. You should verify critical information such as directions, park hours, gate closings, blaze colors and specific regulations (pet policies, firearm/hunting regulations, etc.) before you embark upon your trip. I haven't had any poison ivy. Access: The trail can be accessed by road from both the northern and southern termini of section 6: Parking at Cowans Gap State Park (39.999,-77.921), Limited shoulder parking onFannettsburg Road (40.061, -77.864), Additional trail connections in the Buchanan State Forest include:Bird Run Trail, Ellisic Trail, Allen Trail, Cove Trail, Sharpe Trail, Fox Trail Wagner Trail, Horseshoe Trail,StandingStone Trail. on our section trails. Since the trailhead is located in a neighborhood, there is no parking lot. Tuscarora Trail: Route 55 to Van Buren Furnace Hard 4.2 (10) George Washington National Forest - Lee District Photos (615) Directions Print/PDF map Length 25.8 miElevation gain 4,058 ftRoute type Point to point Head out on this 25.8-mile point-to-point trail near Wardensville, West Virginia. For this backpacking trip, I decided to head down to the border of West Virginia and Virginia to check out a pretty cool mountaintop lean-to shelter and do a little airplane scavenger hunt in-between the occasional rain showers that always tend to follow me around. I'll review the standard route. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Waites Run, West Virginia 26851. Most likely, Covid restrictions in the first half of 2020 caused the shortfall of maintenance in Pennsylvania. One of the challenges of maintaining the Tuscarora Trail has been its incomplete, inconsistent, and inadequate signage. Shelters along the Tuscarora Trail (photos)and info Just wanted to share some photos of the shelters I stayed at along the TT on a recent section from PA641 to PA456. Take it slow on this white-blazed trail. The steep trail near Gerhard Shelter was challenging but fun, and the Shelter itself offered a fun respite in the middle of our journey. The BMT can only carry a small number of overnight hikers, because its designers intentionally did not set aside space for large number of hikers to camp. It stretches from Mathews Arm in Virginia to Sterretts Gap in Pennsylvania. From here, begin your descent along the rocky switchback-laden trail. The trail can be accessed by road from both the northern and southern termini of section 4 in Tuscarora State Forest: Exercise caution in the Tuscarora State Forest during hunting season. The PATC is dedicatedto providing a challengingand rewarding hiking experience alongthe Tuscarora Trail, which is more remote and rugged than the AT. Va Route 698, Basore Ridge Shelter access (39.323, -78.258). The 7th edition (2020) of The Tuscarora Trail: A Guide to the North Half in Maryland and Pennsylvania incorporates recent trail changes or relocations into the detailed trail descriptions of the 10 sections comprising the north half. Trail conditions and routes may be subject to frequent and unannounced change. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I am uncertain if it merits a 3 or 4, maybe halfway in-between. Day 3 Gross Elevation Gain: 427 The footing is precarious with loose stone for the majority of the descent. A somewhat similar tail to the Tuscarora is the Benton MacKaye Trail, located in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. When I thru-hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail in 2018, I came away with the impression that it made a quite reasonable alternate to the Appalachian Trail. I plan to go back at some point and hike from the Northern terminus back to this. I didn't see it but I believe one does exist. There seemed to be a lot of interesting trails in the George Washington National forest in Virginia and West Virginia, and it would be fun to explore those. In a few more steps, you will exit the forest and reach a graffiti-laden powerline clearing with views. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Didn't see anyone else the whole hike. It's intended to be a western alternative through the Appalachians to the Appalachian Trail. Further, I expected there would be days where I saw nobody else. Camping is limited to one night without a permit. This made the need for maintenance in Maryland almost nonexistent. There were 5-6 other cars in the parking area (not too big of a spot). In 0.5 miles pass a side trail on the left that takes you to a spring, and in another 0.2 miles emerge onto a FS road. To see more signs and volunteers installing them, The Tuscarora Trail section just west of Massanutten Mountain is closed due to loss of landowner permission. 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At the shelter I talked to a gal for a second. Stay to the left and you will re-enter the forest by way of the yellow-blazed Frye Path. Weenjoyed our small lunch, signed the book and off we went. The information available on this site, including without limitation, overviews, opinions,directions, GPS data, photographs, (collectively "Content") may contain information relating to a hazardous activity. I Did this in 5 hrs with 120 pictures taken. I did this hike on 5/17 in the direction suggested in this guide and in reverse on 5/24. The ascent up to ridge was as described, and a very good workout. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The trail is over 220 miles in length with 110 miles in Pennsylvania. She is also the author of three hiking guidebooks from Falcon Guides. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I noted other comments about the decent from the shelter being hard on knees. The information available on this site, including without limitation, overviews, opinions,directions, GPS data, photographs, (collectively "Content") may contain information relating to a hazardous activity. Freeze dried dinners and inside tents by seven to hide from the bugs. Views: I agree with the stated rating (4). Then, at the 3.0-mile mark, a trail sign. Instead, you park parallel on Timber Ridge Trail where it meets Rockwood Trail. We chose this hike because it offered seclusion though, and we certainly got that. Max Elevation: 2200 ft. Min Elevation: 1260 ft. Access:The trail can be accessed by road from both the northern and southern termini of section 4 in Tuscarora State Forest: Limited parking at Cowpens Road (40.219, -77.543), Parking at Hemlock Road (40.234, -77.639). Enjoy this 7.4-mile out-and-back trail near Hedgesville, West Virginia. And while both the Tuscaroras northern and southern termini are on the Appalachian Trail, and the Tuscarora goes through the Appalachian Mountains, those two trails could hardly be more different. The first day in Pennsylvania snapped one of my poles in half, but that did allow me to finish the trail with a nice souvenir; the next day, I found a nice branch, and completed my hike with one pole and a hiking staff. We realized it about 2 miles in but decided to keep going. Reese Hollow Shelter in Pennsylvania had a beautiful crystal-clear spring flowing just off to the side from the shelter. Streams: The spring described in the directions is a small stream (maybe there was a recent rain as another post stated the spring/stream was practically non-existent). Turn right onto the spur trail to reach the three-sided Pinnacle Shelter. This long-distance trail was created in the 1960's as an alternate route for the Appalachian Trail. You'll find the hiking trail is mostly dirt and rocks, often way more rocks. Stay right on the now yellow blazed trail for another 0.2 miles where the Vance's Cove Trail ends and a sign marking the border of WV and VA. " An alternative to the Appalachian Trail, the 252-mile Tuscarora Trail traverses four states, including Pennsylvania. THE AUTHORS OF THIS SITE AND THE PATC ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HARM TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, USE OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. THE AUTHORS OF THIS SITE AND THE PATC ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HARM TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, USE OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. This section of the Tuscarora Trail has several overlooks, highlighted by one at Terrapin Spring near the southern end, and the Paul Gerhard Shelter at the midpoint. The blue blazes are really light at the parking spot. Re-trace your steps to the Biby Wilderness Trail, then turn left to continue along the switchback trail until you reach the Tuscarora Trail. At the 2.2-mile mark, the trail splits, but youll want to stay right for the Tuscarora Trail. White blaze downhill after the Shelter was steep, and pressure on the knees. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It is worth doing, please don't take my points as negative, simply trying to round out my opinion. Cowan's Gap State Park campground with lake. 2017by PATC. The Charlie Irvin Shelter at Waggoner's Gap on the Tuscarora Trail has been a work-in-progress for Pennsylvania volunteers. What the Tuscarora lacks, though, is campsites. The spring off the white blazed trail is just a small creek - it's a very short hike down a steep hill. At Pinnacle Camp, youll find a flat and well-shaded area thats just right for pitching a tent and creating a campfire. At the ridge, the trail flattens out somewhat to a much more gradual ascent and is anoutstanding walk. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Access:The trail can be accessed from both the northern and southern termini of section 10: Little Tonoloway Day Use Area (39.698,-78.182), Little Pool C&O Canal Parking (39.684,-78.104), Camping: Licking Creek Campground (39.651, -78.048), Little Pool Campground (39.685, -78.113), 2017by PATC. Trail conditions and routes may be subject to frequent and unannounced change. With a "short" 10.8 mile day planned, I didn't get up terribly early. Hmm? Motorized, roadside campsites may be reserved up to eleven months in advance. It took less than fifteen minutes in the sun to decide that it was okay if we arrived at the shelter around noon. I don't think you'd have too serious of issues doing this one after a large rain, although you would definitely get your feet a bit wet in a couple of places. Advisory: Exercise caution in Buchanan State Forest during hunting season. She has completed more than 300 hikes in Virginia. This is because a large portion of the Tuscarora is on or adjacent to private land, where no camping is allowed. Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) has provided PATC with a generous grant to raise awareness of the 250-mile Tuscarora Trail. Difficultly: The stated difficultly is 4. The trail down isn't ladder-like, but if you have some knee issues you will feel it given friends I have hiked with. Turn right on the yellow blazed Wilson Cove Trail and FS road as it winds through the valley for 2.0 miles and passes a closed gate and small parking area. Going into Shenandoah backwards was very weird, and I did not recall a substantial portion of that part of the AT from my 2016 thru-hike. I will comment on the trail head. Camping: Burd Run Shelter (40.053,-77.888), PATC Silberman Trail Center (by reservation only), Cowans Gap State Park. Turn right on the blue blazed trail. Again, the views were lovely, not spectacular. he trail can be accessed by road from both the northern and southern termini of section 5: he trail can be accessed by road from both the northern and southern termini of section 6: Limited shoulder parking onFannettsburg Road (. We had trouble finding the trail head at first but after backtracking 0.8 miles (per directions) from the last point, we found it. But with the temperature dropping, the hour getting laterand the fog severely limiting visibility, I chickened out and retraced my steps back down to the forest service road and the warmth of my car's heater. Exercise caution in SGL #124 during hunting season. I have done Wildcat Mountain, and you could stop to bury a body and smoke a cigarette and not see anyone (rated a 6), so a 5 seems about right having seen three others. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. This is my personal website. I really dont know its use. The Tuscarora runs through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Advisory: Exercise caution in the Tuscarora State Forest during hunting season. The overall distance does make it long, but the ascent is not overly high or steep. However, much to my surprise, every day I was on the trail, I saw at least one other person. Information on this site is presented with intent to be as accurate as possible at the time of posting, but it is provided as is and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. The Kindle is nice when you crawl in before you are ready to sleep. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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