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Hiking the Old Loggers Path

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Trails: 27-mile loop hiking trail through the Wyoming State Forest in north central PA.
Access fee:
Nearest town: Ellenton, PA
Trail map: Available on the state forest website
Web site: PA State Forest Hiking Trails
Points of interest: Rock Run is one of the prettiest streams in PA.
Other activities:
Lodging:
Camping:
Weather forecast: Williamsport
Tourism info: Williamsport-Lycoming County Chamber
Getting to the trail: The trail is a couple miles southwest of Ellenton
Map of local region: Ellenton

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Number of ratings: 9
Average rating: 4.00

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: Oct, 101
Trails that I hiked: Old Loggers Path, Loyalsock Trail
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: beautiful vistas, varying scenery, foilage and terrain
What I disliked: the best Vista (as others have noted) is accessible by car. Our sleep was interrupted at 1 or 2am by a group of intoxicated young people who were very loud and inconsiderate.
Additional comments: Consider not camping on the vista.
Submitted by: Andy
from: Germansville, PA
Date submitted: Dec 2, 2005

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: Sept, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Multi-day trips in Northern PA: Old Loggers Path, Chuck Keiper, Black Forest, Quehanna
Favorite trails: Chuck Keiper
Best time to go: Late April, Mid September
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The Old Loggers Path is a great trail to introduce someone to multi-day backpacking. Rock Run is spectacular (despite the lightly-used road on its opposite bank) and the vistas are great. Considering the elevation change, the grades are particularly gentle -- a lot of view for little effort.
What I disliked: Although extremely well blazed, you have to keep an eye out for some of the turns -- a disadvantage of using so many old logging roads and railroad grades. And one short relocation, designed to keep the trail off a forest road opposite a recently-logged area, is not worth the effort of cutting through all the nettles -- but it's very short.
Additional comments: The Chuck Keiper is my favorite Northern PA trail -- I've done it four times -- but it's not nearly so well maintained nor easy to follow. The Sproul vista truly is the best I've ever seen in PA, but as previous reviewer noted, it's accessible by car -- and in fact was the only place I saw another person (in a camper smoking cigarettes and watching television!)
Submitted by: SDD
from: Pittsburgh, PA
Date submitted: Sept 10, 2005

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: July, 2005
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: Warm weather
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Good vistas, plenty of water sources, variable but not too difficult. Did it over the July 4th weekend and saw few people and never had to camp with anyone, very quiet.
What I disliked: One small section was not well maintained with overgrowth and blowdowns.
Additional comments: Some of the open areas have large numbers of stinging nettle and thorn bushes so wear long pants or gaiters.
Submitted by: ESE
from: Philadelphia
Date submitted: July 8, 2005

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: May, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Dayhiked Old Logger's Path
Favorite trails:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: This is a great trail, nice overlooks, plenty of water sources, pretty waterfalls. Not too crowded.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Additional comments: Not sure why previous reviewer had trouble with the trail. It is extremely well marked with orange blazes, and is well maintained.
Submitted by: Fritz
from: Hatfield, PA
Date submitted: May 8, 2005

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: Apr, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Old Logger's path
Favorite trails:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: None
Trail maintenance: Poor
Rating: 1 star
What I liked: Area is absolutley beautiful. Saw some Grouse and untold #'s of deer.
What I disliked: I got some awful information from the local State Forest folks. They indicated No snow and there was signiicant snow which made access to the Masten area difficult and the hiking very slow. The trail was not marked at all - the markers were virtually non existent and the trail guide and DCNR map were of little help. At one [point we actually were walking around in snow with no appreciable markings to detemine the trail. What a disaster! I had threee young children and our 2 yo Golden Retriever (all on Spring break - even the dog) so a great family outing but what a disaster. The other trails that were important to get "reads" from for accuracy of the other trails in the area. They were no there at all. I had all local USGS Topo Maps and local info. All were not even usable.
Additional comments: World's End State Park is fabulous and the people are so nice.
Submitted by: Fran
from: Havertown, PA
Date submitted: April 4, 2005

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: July, 2003
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: Even over a holiday weekend, there were very few other hikers.
What I disliked: One of the vistas is accessed by a forest road, and you may have to share the view with motorists.
Comments:
Submitted by: JLT
from: Philadelphia, PA
Date submitted: Feb 22, 2004

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: May, 2003
Trails that I hiked: old logger path, loyalsock

Favorite trails: loyalsock, old logger path
Best time to go: fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: old logger path is a nice easy 3 day hike.
What I disliked: the rain
Comments: make the first day the longest so you can enjoy the vista.
Submitted by: TPR
from: PA
Date submitted: Oct 29, 2003

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Few
I last hiked there in: May, 2003
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: nice easy hike, The tail is a loop.
What I disliked: The rain
Comments: Hard to find the town.
Submitted by: T.rae
from: Sayre, PA
Date submitted: Oct 25, 2003

Trail Name: Old Loggers Path
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: July, 2003
Trails that I hiked: Old Logger's Path
Favorite trails: Old Logger's Path
Best time to go: All Times
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Great views, great wildlife, easy to follow trails and ample water. Low use.
What I disliked: Trailhead markings for start not clear.
Comments: Counterclockwise is best way to travel. Rock Run campsite is breathtaking and Sharp Top Vista is worth the climb.
Submitted by: JK
from: Tully, NY
Date submitted: July 5, 2003

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