Hike the Old Loggers Path, Pennsylvania, USA
WHAT MAKES THIS AREA UNIQUE?
If you're looking for a weekend loop that will lead to a beautiful vista (without requiring a chiropractic visit afterwards), this trail is perfect for you! Tracing railroad grades and old logging roads through green-tunnel State Game Land, the Old Loggers Path is rich in industrial history. Drink in the beautiful cascades and intriguing rock formations of Rock Run and feast your eyes on basin-valleys of autumn color from outstanding vistas along the way.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Deciduous and evergreen forest, waterfalls, white-tailed deer, eagle, black bear, bobcat, coyote, porcupine, raccoon, snakes.
TERRAIN: Mountains.
ROUTE OPTIONS:
Y Day Trip
Y 2 to 4-Day Trip
N 5 to 7-Day Trip
N 7 to 14-Day Trip
Y Loop Trip
N Shuttle Service Nearby
POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Stream crossings; rattlesnakes.
WHERE TO FIND MAPS/CHARTS: pahikes.com; search for Old Loggers Path Guide by Dave Gantz
PERMITS REQUIRED? Groups of ten or more need to obtain a free permit issued by the Loyalsock State Forest Resource Management Center. Call the office at (570) 946-4049
PETS ALLOWED? Yes.
OLD LOGGERS PATH WEEKEND LOOP ITINERARY: 27.3 MILES
Day 1
Park your car at Masten Trailhead. Hike 6.4 miles to camp near Rock Run/Yellow Dog Run junction.
Day 2
Fill up with water at water crossing near Short Run, near Stream Road. Hike 12.7 miles to camp at Sharp Top Vista
Day 3
Hike 8.2 miles to arrive at your car at Masten Trailhead.
INFORMATION
Loyalsock State Forest Management Center, 570-946-4049
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THIS AREA
Fishing, biking, cross-country skiing.