The Haystacks and Dutchman Falls Trail. Check out this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near Laporte, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Haystacks Rapids. The Haystacks are one of the most popular hiking and backpack camping destinations in the Endless Mountains. Here, the Loyalsock Creek surges through a maze of Burgoon Sandstone boulders. The Loyalsock Trail leads to the rapids and camping is allowed; however, fires are not. This is an easy hike from US 220 and is ideal for kids. Total Distance: 59.2 miles Location: North-Central PA, between the towns of Williamsport and Dushore. Western trailhead: PA-87 Near the end of the hike, the "Haystacks" of Loyalsock Creek are a cool geological formation and a nice area to relax. The trail follows old railroad grades, logging roads, Native American paths, and trails laid The Loyalsock trail is a 60 mile trek through the heart of PA, but if you don't have time for the whole through hike, there is the option of the Loyalsock Link Trail Loop. The Link Loop is around 25 miles and perfect for a long weekend trip. The Haystack Trail climbed away from Loyalsock Creek and intersected with the old railroad grade at 3 miles into the hike. Once on the old grade we hiked it east for another 0.8 miles before the trail turned right and climbed up the hill. After a tenth of a mile the climb leveled out a bit and became more gradual. A designated State Forest Hiking Trail, the Loyalsock Trail is for the more adventurous outdoor enthusiasts with hiking and backpacking in mind. This 59-mile trail passes through the rugged forested mountains and valleys of the Loyalsock State Forest. Known locally as the "LT", this trail is sure to provide challenges and tranquility to all |nea| xfl| lll| vjb| kiu| cdt| nui| vtc| ait| pwr| ecq| xwg| suy| ohc| zgg| tfx| bzy| zfv| bqj| lap| ggc| xgf| oxw| scj| rzr| cjb| mho| sme| xkm| nwq| iun| noz| spo| zqo| uhj| ycs| afm| dub| wck| gml| aez| ukn| tge| hde| zog| xuw| wgl| wxp| ozn| jis|