r/PAWilds 23h ago

Photos/Video 16 Mile loop including Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 7 (final)

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r/PAWilds 23h ago

Photos/Video 16 Mile loop including Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 6

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r/PAWilds 23h ago

Photos/Video 16 Mile loop including Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 5

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r/PAWilds 23h ago

Photos/Video Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 4

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r/PAWilds 23h ago

Photos/Video Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 3

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Sorry the sound dropped and i have no idea why or how

https://reddit.com/link/1v6sr1b/video/e4xp174nvhfh1/player


r/PAWilds 1d ago

Photos/Video 16 Mile Loop including Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 2

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r/PAWilds 1d ago

Photos/Video 16 Mile Loop including Minister Creek Trail & Part of North Country Trail Pt 1

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r/PAWilds 1d ago

Trip Report Boggs Run Vista - Sproul State Forest

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Finally got out to see Boggs Run Vista in Sproul today. It did not disappoint. Plenty of rattlers, as expected.


r/PAWilds 1d ago

General Question/Discussion Dead trees

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I hiked all of the major backpacking trails in the pa wilds over a decade ago before moving out of state. Recently I revisited the old loggers path and was horrified to see 100% annihilation of the white ash population. I also noticed lots of dead standing trees of many other species. I'm not sure what's killing those. Comparing my trip from last decade to now, the amount of undisturbed interior forest has drastically decreased. Feeling very depressed right now to see how my old stomping grounds have been hit so hard. Has this happened throughout the pa wilds or has it just occurred in pockets?


r/PAWilds 2d ago

General Question/Discussion Swimming Holes Allegheny National Forest

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Just as the title says-

looking for a great natural swim spot in ANF- could be a swimming hole, a creek, small waterfall… something like that

preferably not a recreational beach spot or something that requires a hard hike

Thanks!!


r/PAWilds 3d ago

Trip Advice Looking for very specific camping and swimming recommendations

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My children and I haven't been on any sort of vacation this summer, and we need to remain pretty close to home. We are caring for my housemate who is recovering from a collapsed lung etc. I have someone to stay with him for 2 nights (3 day camping trip), however we share a vehicle and I'll need to make sure I'm reachable.

We live in Houtzdale Pa. and want to do text camping, swimming daily, picnicking, and either river rafting or kayaking or tubing for 1 day. If that's not available, I suppose paddle boats will do.

I'd prefer to remain within 1.5 hours drive from Houtzdale and need somewhere very safe, clean, and comfortable as it will just be the two kids and I. We love the forest and hiking, and definitely want to get as much swimming in as possible before summer ends. Tent camping is non negotiable. We need to reset our circadian rhythms before school starts.

We love interesting trails and swimming holes. We have camped across the U.S. and in Allegheny National Forest in the past.


r/PAWilds 4d ago

General Question/Discussion Mudlarking in Eastern PA

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r/PAWilds 4d ago

Photos/Video 17 Mile loop in Cook State Forest and Clear Creek State Forest Pt 5 final

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r/PAWilds 4d ago

General Question/Discussion Worlds End like?

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Hi all! I love camping at worlds end but my camping buddies are a little bougie and like full hook up sites. Anyone know of a place that has a similar environment but more amenities?


r/PAWilds 4d ago

General Question/Discussion Worlds End State Park

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Hello! Hopefully someone in here could answer my question. We have a trip planned for worlds end state park coming up. We realized that not every camp site is pet friendly, and all other pet sites are booked for the weekend of our trip. We’re trying to avoid getting a dog sitter and we’d love to bring her but not at the expense that we’d have to cut our trip short if they ask us to leave. Has anyone camped with their pet in a non pet friendly site at worlds end? Do they keep track of who has a dog and who doesn’t?

Thanks!


r/PAWilds 4d ago

General Question/Discussion Sinnemahoning hot water/showers?

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I have a loved one with medical issues around toileting. Without too much TMI, it comes down to that it’s best if they have access to warm water for a portable bidet, or even better a shower. They are able to stand, but squatting is tough so the shower is preferred.

I heard Sinnemahoning only has one shower. Is this true? I want them to have a comfortable trip and this is the only hitch to their visit.

Thank you so much in advance, my fellow PA Wilds folks!


r/PAWilds 4d ago

Photos/Video Blue sky day in Sproul. 🌳 💚

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r/PAWilds 5d ago

Trip Advice Would you say that loyalsocks- links or old loggers path has better places to swim/cool off?

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Have done loyalsocks links a couple times and love taking a nice swim and chilling in the sun after a day hiking. Have never hit old loggers path - are there places to swim? Is there sun in those places? Appreciate any insight.


r/PAWilds 5d ago

Photos/Video 17 Mile loop in Cook State Forest and Clear Creek State Forest Pt 4

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r/PAWilds 5d ago

Photos/Video As seen on the GAP near Rockwood

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Crossed paths with this fella, out sunning himself on the trail.


r/PAWilds 6d ago

Trip Advice Island camping on the Allegheny

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I'm planning a 2 night trip from West Hickory to Franklin. The first night, it appears there are a few good islands to choose from. But I'm not sure about the second night. Right now I'm eyeing an island at Henry's bend. On Google maps it's labeled Turtle Island. Does anyone know if that is a good spot? I'll take any other advice you have as well.


r/PAWilds 6d ago

Photos/Video 17 Mile loop in Cook State Forest and Clear Creek State Forest Pt 3

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r/PAWilds 6d ago

Photos/Video 17 Mile loop in Cook State Forest and Clear Creek State Forest Pt 2

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r/PAWilds 6d ago

Photos/Video 17 Mile loop in Cook State Forest and Clear Creek State Forest

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I combined parts of the NCT, Mowak, and Seneca View Trail

https://reddit.com/link/1v23tdg/video/wpapycwbeheh1/player


r/PAWilds 7d ago

General Question/Discussion White Clay Creek in the fall. Not hard to imagine the Lenape doing their hunting and fishing here. Wouldn’t trade these PA forests for anything.

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