Tuesday, July 22 Hike: Caledonia state park/ Michaux/ Long Pine Run reservoir. We can try to start by 8:45 given the longer drive for some.

[Sydney Dy]

Given the heat in the forecast, this route is a little shorter and avoids the steep climb near the end/ has opportunities to cool off near or in the water

Caledonia state park: Appalachian trail into Michaux State Forest, to Hosack Run, Greenwood Road, Locust Gap, around the Long Pine Run Reservoir, Three Valley and Ramble Trail loop. 15M, 1500 feet elevation. Shortcuts available. 

The rhododendrons all along this route should still hopefully be out somewhat, and there are blueberries.

Meet at 101 Pine Grove Road, Fayetteville, PA 17222 (Lot 2) near the restrooms. 15 miles, 1500 feet elevation. GPS: 39.909188, -77.483572.

Hiking route:

At far end of the parking lot, take Chambersburg water line trail a short walk to R on the AT. Hike about 2.5 miles north on the AT to  Hosack Run, turn right, then L on Locust Gap and L on Greenwood Road to the Reservoir (5 m).  Then go counterclockwise around the reservoir - mostly unnamed trails and a bit of fireroads but relatively easy to follow on alltrails, pit toilet at the boat dock. The crossing of Birch Run south of the reservoir is a nice cool off/ lunch spot. Wind up and around the dam, then take Beaver Trail back to Greenwood Road to complete the circuit of the reservoir. Take Greenwood Road past Hosack Run and then right on Locust Gap (unmarked) up to the AT (not too steep). Take the Three Valley Trail fork (right) the last mile down the hill and loop around on the Ramble Trail back to Chambersburg water line trail and parking.

Carpool from Carderock lot. Start from the first parking lot at Carderock Recreation Area (38.9723,-77.1996).  Exit the beltway for Clara Barton Parkway West (towards Potomac), in less than a mile exit and follow signs into Carderock Rec Area (for the first parking area turn right and then an immediate left) 

Please let me know if you will meet at carpool (Carderock) or at the trailhead.

[Bruce Freedman]

Sydney

I plan on meeting at the Carderock carpool area on Tuesday morning by 7 AM 

thank you 

Bruce Freedman

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On Jul 17, 2025, at 9:05 AM, Sydney Dy <syd...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Sydney Dy]

Unfortunately i can't be at the hike tomorrow due to an urgent family issue (my cat-loving daughter's elderly cat sadly just died and she needs some support) but fortunately David Horn is glad to lead the 18 mile version of this he's done before (the weather should be nice for that!) or the version i sent out is pretty easy to follow and Josh knows the park well so that is another option. have cc'ed all who RSVP'ed so far and list below. So sorry to miss it! i will be offline after 2:30 today getting on a plane

David Horn

Josh Silverman

Bill Grubb

Esther Park (possible carpool Carderock) - emailed with Bruce

Alan Fischler

Cathy Komosa

Bruce Freedman (possible carpool Carderock) - emailed with Esther

all others at trailhead

many thanks!

[Edward Cook]

FYI, I will probably do the short version as I have to go by a place before it closes on my way home.

Ed

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