Outdoor Action Frosh Trip Routes
TRIP: PA Number: 65 ACTIVITY:
hike

LOCATION:
Appalachian Trail STATE:
PA/MD
Sunday Hike south on AT to Alec Kennedy Shelter. Take side trail to shelter. Limitted tarping at

shelter. If shelter is taken, look for tarp sites at base of hill along AT. Be sure to camp

at least 150' from trail and water sources.

Mileage1:
3.6

Water1:
Little Dogwood Run 0.5 miles south of Alec Kennedy Shelter, or carry water from

the bus.

Campsite1:
Alec Kennedy Shelter
Monday Hike south on AT to blue blazed trail, then 0.2 miles to Tagg Run Shelter

Mileage2:
8.3 Evac2:
Junction AT and PA 94

Water2:
Little Dogwood Run; Whiskey Spring (pretty reliable) on Whisky Spring Road; spring

at Tagg Run (may be dry)
Campsite2:
James Fry Shelter
Tuesday Hike south on AT to Pine Grove Furnace State Park, camp at group tent site D,

reservation #21805139. Be sure to stay on AT in state park until Benderville Road.

Look for the AT's conventional midpoint just north of Pine Grove Furnace. Beach and

Lake further down trail!

Mileage3:
7.7 Evac3:
Junction AT and Pine Grove Road

Water3:
fill up on water before you leave; pumps at Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Campsite3:
Pine Grove Furnace State Park (with PA64)
Wednes Hike south on AT to Birch Run Shelter

Mileage4:
9.6 Evac4:
Junction AT and Shippensburg Road

Water4:
Pine Grove Furnace; Tom's Run Shelter; Birch Run

Campsite4:
Birch Run Shelter (with PA62)
Thursday Hike south on AT to Quarry Gap Shelter, camp, very steep ascent before shelter.

There is a campsite across Quarry Run from the Shelter behind some hedge growth

(no trees for tarp). Water is may be scarce today. Don't put trash in bin at

shelter…carry it out!

Mileage5:
7.5 Evac5:
Junction AT and Route 30 at Caledonia State Park

Water5:
springs at Mileburn Cabin (may need to follow upstream), Locked Antlers Camp,

Quarry Gap…water source 1/4 miles south of Quarry Gap on the left after the

yellow gate.

Campsite5:
Quarry Gap Shelter
Friday Hike south on AT to Caledonia State Park to parking lot 1 next to pool

Mileage6:
2.3 Total Mileage:
38.9999961

Return:
Caledonia State Park, PA - Rt 233 0.2 miles north of Rt. 30 (with PA66)

Return Stop: 3 Return Bus: 13 Pickup Time: 11:45 AM