I need some feedback about reserving the groupsites at Pine Grove Furnace SP for the 2013 Spring Mahha. Reservations need to be made in plenty of time to assure us getting the group sites.
For those who have not been to PGFSP for the Mahha, check out past trip reports. The responses have always been positive.
I'm not opposed to looking at other sites but some legwork would need to be done to find suitable locations. If anyone has a suggestion or recommendations for an alternate site, please check it out and post a report with the advantages/disadvantages.
I would like to make the reservation in July so I can wait/forget about further planning until after the New Year.
Thanks for any feedback. The Spring Mahha is one of the favorite hangs and let's make 2013 no exception!!
and I'll drive to where ever it is.
I think near the AT Museum would be a bonus.
just one curious question this year I didn't remember camp fires - was it too dry or banned?
vote "go for it". I hope to make it this Spring.
Add to the criteria above the easy accessible central Mid-Atlantic location.
IF any future sites are considered, these advantages should be used as a criteria list (AT museum notwithstanding). .
I grew up in PA. and my family used to camp near Laurel lake which I think is one of the lakes you mentioned. I will try to attend if I can work it out. I wanted to go this year, but couldn't manage it.
ZQ here...I called yesterday, and, like we guessed...they said that the group sites at PGFST reserve quickly. Tim said to go ahead and reserve/pay for group sites A,B,& C...the same for the Pavilion for the whole day on Saturday. So...everything we would need reserved, is.
ZQ here...I called yesterday, and, like we guessed...they said that the group sites at PGFST reserve quickly. Tim said to go ahead and reserved/pay for group sites A,B,& C...the same for the Pavilion for the whole day on Saturday. So...everything we would need reserved, is.
Thanks ZQ and 2Q your efforts are always appreciated. Looking forward to hanging with you all again.
Just checked my Delorme Mapping program,,and its 670.30 miles there and 10.14hrs. Just ran it by the wife and we might try and make this. I know its quite a ways off, but all she has to do is get off where she works. Time to drag her from the GSMNP for a new trip anyhow. She needs to see a diff. part of the US. :lol: Will keep everybody posted.
I've never been, but I'm in for it.
It's an absolutely beautiful area! Thanks for making the reservations!
Beautiful Pine Grove ! Yes ! Thank you for making the reservations ! Again.
How can I say no? Count me in . . . Anyone want to carpool from the west? NE OH or W PA?
I'm looking forward to my first Spring MAHHA.
As always a big "Thanks" to 2Q and ZQ for their always awesome efforts in the planning of the Spring Mahha!
Will do my best to get off work for this.
Great news! Thanks 2Q/ZQ! Pine Grove rocks!
I will watch closer to time for the PreHike threads.
I'm off that weekend and will be coming!
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. had a great time at the existing location.
Hamhocker and I are really thinking about trying to make this. It would be an 11-12 hr drive for us. We could possibly leave Thursday night and get there sometime Friday.
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup: Always look forward to getting to Pine grove my favorite event so far:jj: And thank you both for all the leg work that you do TRAV.
Missed last year's MAHHA, but did manage to get to New Jersey for that hang! :D I hope to be able to travel again by the end of April, (Cancer treatments can beat you up a little bit) and might even be able to convince She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed to come along as a (gulp!) ground sleeper. I will be snoozing in my Warbonnet - hehe! Drove to NJ from Boston for one night, I suppose driving to the MAHHA for a multi-night hang wouln't be an issue!
Periodic bump for those that need to plan ahead! See post #9 for details (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=763871#post763871).
to meeting many of you "in the flesh", so to speak. It looks like I will need to be in Baltimore for a work-related conference on Wednesday, 5/1, so I think I'll be able to come to the MAHHA and then do a post-hang hike on the AT from late Sunday until Wednesday afternoon.
For those of you who have hiked the AT in the vicinity of PGFSP, do you like the trail north or south of the Park more? Anyone want to do some trail with me and shuttle a car to the other end over this timeframe? I would need to be off trail on Wednesday by late afternoon. I know it's early, but I like to plan ahead.
Anyone want to do some trail with me and shuttle a car to the other end over this timeframe?
I do plan to attend and would like to get in a few miles, pre or post hang.
I can possibly help with a shuttle and share a day with you either NOBO or SOBO?
For those of you who have hiked the AT in the vicinity of PGFSP, do you like the trail north or south of the Park more?
Papa - would be great fun to share trail with you again. Let's stay in touch and make some more detailed plans once we get closer to the event. I would probably arrive mid-afternoon on Friday at the MAHHA gathering, but could shuttle and hike back to the Park or hike away from the Park beginning Sunday and ending Wednesday. I don't have any goals or expectations for daily mileage, or anything of the sort, so no worries. Will be a good time to try some creative trail cookery, which I've been having a lot of fun with lately.
I'll be wanting to carpool out and hike with ya too, QiWiz, if you want. NOBO, SOBO it doesn't matter. It's all good trail time. Just sayin.
I am also looking for a pre or post hike.
I'm excited about another MAHHA! And for this one, I'll even be in a hammock! Now, to convince the wifey to come along too!
ZQ here.....FYI...there is a family campground just up the road, with on site electric, and bath houses with showers and flush toilets!! I already have my site reserved! 2Q of course will be hanging with the hangers!
ZQ - I'll pass that very helpful tidbit of information on to my better half. Thanx!
After hanging with you fine Mid-Atlantic folks at Spring MAHHA 2012, I’ve been looking forward to Spring 2013, great "neck of the woods" you have down there :woot:! Weighing in before I book vacation time, can you spare a couple of trees in Pine Grove for a Canadian(s?) looking to hang around and possibly wonder about the AT with a camera for a couple of days? If so, has the planning spread-sheet been started yet??
TTeR;847355']After hanging with you fine Mid-Atlantic folks at Spring MAHHA 2012, I’ve been looking forward to Spring 2013, great "neck of the woods" you have down there :woot:! Weighing in before I book vacation time, can you spare a couple of trees in Pine Grove for a Canadian(s?) looking to hang around and possibly wonder about the AT with a camera for a couple of days? If so, has the planning spread-sheet been started yet??
ZQ here...You fine Canadians are always welcome!:) Tim will start the spread sheet after the first of the year.
:thumbup: I'm in for sure, looking forward to seeing everyone in April!
Looking forward to the Spring MAHHA Hang. I may pick vacation the week leading up to, or following the hang, so I can do a hike too!
A couple of us are planning hiking NOBO out of MAHHA for 6 or 7 days. The mileage and details are to be worked out yet. Just sayin.
That sounds great Two Tents. I'll pick my vaca for a post hang hike then.
I am in for a hike after the hang. Being fresh and clean for the hang would be great, and I can't pass up any opportunity to follow Ben on a hike.....and Two Tents too!!
Well I am 3 hours away Pittsburgh to Pine Grove.......maybe.
I just picked my vacations today, I am set for the Spring MAHHA Hang, and a post hang hike!
it's still no pets. Right?
ZQ here....as far as I know, things haven't changed. Dogs are allowed in designated campsites in the family campground, but not in the group camping area.:( Last year, some brought their dogs, but it really isn't allowed. I do think they are allowed at the pavillon. Pet rules are on the PA State Parks website.
Unless it is a service dog. They are allowed. ( I emailed Pine Grove SP and they said yes, they are allowed in the group area.) Don't be too quick to judge when you see someone in a public place wth a dog at their side. A service dog is not a pet and not all disabilities are visible. Just sayin.
I should add....Two Tents, I am glad you addressed the service dog issue. I agree...one should'nt be too quick to judge...I think it is wonderful and liberating to have these service dogs...the training that went into making them the teammates they are.
Not sure yet for me as I won't know till end of February or early March what my April work schedule might be. It all depends on my Penn State Basketball schedule and tournaments in April and also any touring shows at the Bryce Jordan arena (http://www.bjc.psu.edu/).
But as always, I will do my best to hike!!! People have been telling me to take a hike my whole life, so it sorta stuck.
I hiked in NOBO last year from Washington DC .. gotta' watch those Spring hikes ..
Do plan on staying the whole weekend and don't be shy. Ask questions and do make some new friends! Do a hike in or out of MAHHA!
I am doing the NOBO hike after the Spring MAHHA, and I live in NJ. So I could give you a ride home if you're doing the hike.
Sounds great. We'll be there for sure!
Planning to be there. Now to talk my wife into coming. I think my son wants to bring his girlfriend as well.
Thanks for the offer guys, but I was thinking of hiking from Harpers Ferry to Pine Grove. I'd be starting my hike April 21st with the intention of arriving on the 26th. It's a toss up right now because I was also planning on hiking the Georgia section of the AT.
That might work. She needs the electric for her CPAP.
Ditto. Do I need to reserve a spot?
Put me down as tentative. I definitely live close enough to drive up. Just need to coordinate with family.
After missing the last Spring and Fall MAHHA, I've finally worked things out at home and work and officially have this on my calendar! See ya' there!!!
Too soon to know my schedule for sure, so put me down as a strong "Maybe."
...ZQ here...FYI...Sometime in the near future...Tim will be starting a planning thread with a signup sheet.
Well with the change of date to my AT Hike I can now make this hang. I can make it for Saturday and Sunday, I might even be able to convince my son to come along.
New planning thread created here (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=67139). Sign up sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av_1g-9ThQhbdDNrVEdSUlVydFB3X3BqOTUyTU1KMHc#gid=0)for this event. Sign up now!
If I leave from work I might even be able to squeeze in a Friday night.