Yes, we’re once again camping in the rain. For this overnight backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 22 mile loop in Pennsylvania’s Quehanna Wild Area, within the greater Moshannon State Forest. Luckily, I learned from my last camping trip, and packed more adequate rain gear this time.
Itching for another hammock camping trip, I decided to have some fun and go back to more of an ultralight backpacking load-out for this adventure, clocking in at roughly 8.5 pounds base weight.
My full backpacking gear list, with weights & gear links is available here https://lighterpack.com/r/8sfn58
A truncated backpacking gear list can be found below.
For an easier read, & more info check out my blog post:
Hammock Camping on an Abandoned Mountain Farm – Quehanna Trail Ultralight Backpacking
Official Merch: http://bit.ly/2S6wP2h
No permit is required to camp in the Quehanna Wild Area or the greater Moshannon SF.
Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip and many others can be downloaded in the above blog link, or on my site’s Trip Data Page.
Trailhead Used:
Beaver Run Dam Wildlife Viewing Area Parking Lot
N41° 15.677′ W78° 15.494′
Beaver Run Road, Weedville, PA 15868
The Beaver Run Dam Wildlife parking area has room for a half dozen dozen or so vehicles. No parking fee or permit required. Loop begins from the parking lot side of the road, behind the info sign.
Trails Used, Day 1:
Follow the gravel road, behind the info sign.
At the intersection, head right (northeast) on the Quehanna Trail East Cross Connector Trail (Q.T.C.C.)
At the intersection w/ the Marion Brooks Trail, turn right to stay on the QTCC.
At the gravel road (Losey Rd), turn right.
Turn right onto the orange blazed Quehanna Trail.
At the intersection with Red Run Road, turn left.
Turn left at the wooden foot bridge to re-enter the woods.
At the junction w/ Sanders Ski Trail, continue straight on the narrower Quehanna Trail.
After 1 mile, turn right off of the trail, down the hill
Setup Camp at Arch Springs campsite
This is a large sized camping spot with space for multiple tents or hammocks that appears to be the ruins of an old farmhouse. There’s an established fire ring in one of the old foundations. A reliable creek is nearby, so there is no need to pack in water.
Day 1 Mileage: 11.4 miles
Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,447 feet
Trails Used, Day 2:
Backtrack out on the spur Trail
Head left on Sanders Ski Trail
Turn right on the grassy forest road to stay on Sanders Ski Tr
Make a sharp left into the woods to continue on Sander Ski Tr
After two pipeline crossings, cross the gravel road & pick up the Red Run Trail.
At the intersection post, turn right on the PSOC Link Trail.
At the intersection, turn right on the QTCC trail.
Return to the Beaver Run Dam parking lot.
Day 2 Mileage: 11 miles
Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 802 feet
Notable Backpacking Gear:
ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/ohm-2-0/
Dutchware Gear Half-Wit Hammock https://dutchwaregear.com/product/half-wit-hammock/
Dutchware Whoopie Hook hammock suspension w/ kevlar tree straps. https://dutchwaregear.com/product/whoopie-hook-complete-suspension/#tree-huggers
Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp https://www.hammockgear.com/dyneema-fiber-hex-tarp/
Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt https://www.hammockgear.com/premium-burrow/
Hammock Gear Phoenix 30 Underquilt https://www.hammockgear.com/premium-phoenix/
DIY Fancy Feast Alcohol Stove
Light My Fire Mini Fire Steel Striker https://amzn.to/30S3rxm
Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/2GR7AJX
Sea to Summit Long Handled Spork http://amzn.to/2uyl5GJ
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter https://amzn.to/2WcjfYZ
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Rain Suit https://amzn.to/2XVxnX7
Outdoor Vitals Adventure Jacket, Loftek version http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=715725&pw=219789
Dutchware Folding Sit Pad https://dutchwaregear.com/product/folding-sit-pad/
Olight Wave Headlamp https://amzn.to/2MhU077
Benchmade Bugout Folding Knife https://amzn.to/2EEciJF
Ribz Front Pack (used for camera gear) https://ribzwear.com/product/black-front-pack/
Mountain House Backpacking Meals https://amzn.to/2EE4Fmv
Optional Gear for Weather, Nav & Safety:
Sangean DT-400W Weather band radio https://amzn.to/2Miq7Us
Spot Gen3 GPS Messenger https://amzn.to/2EJLQhC
Garmin Oregon 650 GPS unit https://amzn.to/2WFzsps
Casio ProTrek https://amzn.to/2FPpAmd
Camera Gear:
GoPro Hero 7 Black https://amzn.to/2I6QAyM
Panasonic GH4 https://amzn.to/2I88zVK
Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2MgG8dr
Aukey 30,000mAh USB Charger http://amzn.to/2iJqh3o
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