Day 6: The Shelter That Has Everything | Tuscarora Trail, 2020 Enjoy this 7.4-mile out-and-back trail near Hedgesville, West Virginia. The rock scramble is fun but it does not better the view. Youll arrive at a platform at the 1.8-mile mark. 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. shelters - PATC North Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,474 Camping: Big Mountain Shelter (39.952, -77.943), Cowans Gap State Park. " A W OpenMapTiles OSM 9.8 Miles Point to Point 2,451' High 1,222' Low 1,779' Up 1,076' Down 6% Avg Grade (3) 38% Max Grade (21) Toolbox Plan in onX Backcountry Driving directions Download GPX File Know This Trail? Advisory: Exercise caution in the Tuscarora State Forest during hunting season. 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. Tuscarora - County Line Trail (Forest TR #1013.1) Although they rate in discreet integers, I think a 3.5 is in order if you're looking at picking a trail. The intense patchwork of private land ownership around the Tuscarora Trail also manifests in some rather extensive road walks. It will have some family genealogy information as well as my travel journals. Tuscarora Trail Info: https://www.hikethetuscarora.org/Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAEjJfJjG43FBo_nLIbZoA?sub_confirmation=10:00 | Introduction0:58 | Trail Sign Correction1:23 | Charlie Irvin Shelter3:26 | PrivyGear I used in this video and use on my other hikes - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases:AquaMira Drops: https://amzn.to/2TehA6EEsbit 14g Tablets: https://amzn.to/2WcBCjqEsbit 4g Tablets: https://amzn.to/38Msvc1Katadyn BeFree 0.6L Water Filter: https://amzn.to/34sttuZSawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3a2N9GsTOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version): https://amzn.to/2PWHadZTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress: https://amzn.to/2YuRyMUTherm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Women's Ultralight Mattress: https://amzn.to/2YrxXNXTherm-a-Rest Z Seat: https://amzn.to/2sPoWSTSea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow: https://amzn.to/2RzPHFhLEKI Corklite Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/2Lz0OdQVictorinox Swiss Army Signature Pocket Knife: https://amzn.to/3jt6PabBRS-3000T Stove: https://amzn.to/2YrxnQhOlicamp XTS Pot: https://amzn.to/2Lz0USKBulin BL300-F2: https://amzn.to/2rq5WtVMantles: https://amzn.to/2RwkdQwHillsound Trail Crampon Traction Device: https://amzn.to/3aJ9rgXSealSkinz Waterproof Hiking Sock: https://amzn.to/2OZLEAwAltra Lone Peak 3.0: https://amzn.to/2RqGqPkMy camera gear:Canon M50 Camera: https://amzn.to/341QKQMLens Polarizer Kit: https://amzn.to/2Ys0yCJSIRUI 3T-35 Video Tripod (best camera selfie stick): https://amzn.to/2LA4Na6#nosmallcreator #AppalachianTrail #nosectionleftbehind We passed 2 mountain bikers early on in the hike but for the rest of the day we had the trail to ourselves. (Day 33: A Race Against The Rain) Previous Entry. The views of the valley from Vance's Cove can be wonderful on a clear day as well, but the main attraction is the solitude. What a great day for a great hike. Tuscarora Trail At the trail sign, turn left onto the southbound section of the 252-mile Tuscarora Trail. One of the challenges of maintaining the Tuscarora Trail has been its incomplete, inconsistent, and inadequate signage. A beautiful day for Labor Day weekend of 2010. Full GPS track data, including campsites, etc, for this tripand many others can be downloaded on my Trip Data Page. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. If you start going downward on the FS road you missed the right turn. Its a beautiful rocky overlook with far-reaching mountain views. Our trusty mountain dog, Boone, also came along. . 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. These signs are now fullyinstalled. You should verify critical information such as directions, park hours, gate closings, blaze colors and specific regulations (pet policies, firearm/hunting regulations, etc.) Day 1 Gross Descent: 1,003, Day 1 Elevation Profile Gerhard Shelter Tuscarora Trail Backpacking Trip 2022 Sintax77, Day 3 Mileage: 5.1 miles The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Ridge was not clearly marked to Gerhard Shelter. The view was pleasant, but it was also obstructed by leaves, so it may be better in late-fall or winter. 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. Please respect the landowner's decision. In terms of gear malfunctions per mile, the Tuscarora Trail was my worst. Access:The trail can be accessed from the northern terminusof section 15: No direct access to southern terminus, but can be accessed from the Lucas Woods side trail with road access at WV 23/2 (39.183,-78.432). To see more signs and volunteers installing them,check out the photos[opens new window]. Also, plan to carry water, as the water at the shelter is cistern based. Tuscarora Trail Pennsylvania, though, had very uneven maintenance; some areas were very well maintained, while others were very poorly kept. I plan to go back at some point and hike from the Northern terminus back to this. Devils Nose and Spruce Pine Hollow Shelter via Tuscarora Trail I did hear some rustling leaves from a scurrying something, so maybe a hidden rabbit or two. Highlights: Pinnacle overlook, Laurel Run Falls Access: The trail can be accessed from the northern terminus of section 15: US Route 50, limited shoulder parking (39.268, -78.314). Perhaps a bit cold up on top in the wintertime (of course that's what fires are for, lol, and there is a spot for one at the shelter).