[at-l] Tuscarora Trail

[David Hicks" <daveh@usit.net (David Hicks)]

Gary is right on.

Chainsaw

BTW -- The Massarock Crew linked up the last of the trailwork on Massanutten
West this past summer.  Although we finished the clearing and initial tread
work, we didn't have the time to blaze it.  I don't know if it has been
blazed yet, or is even officially open; but it is now possible to
circumnavigate the entire Fort Valley -- mostly at the ridgeline.  There is
a short section we need to relo off of private land and we'll have it
done --11-12 years in the making.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Ticknor" <garyticknor@starpower.net>
To: "Charles W. Davidson" <wb4pan@mindspring.com>
Cc: <AT-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Tuscarora Trail


> The only thing I can think of is that they get a lot of day hikers with
kids from
> Eliz Furnace who get themselves into more than they expected on that
ridge. I also
> though that MANY parts of PA were more difficult. Reminded me a bit of
Sinking
> Creek Mountain near Sarver Cabin.
>
> - Gary from Fairfax
>
> ...The guide book listed Massanutten
> Mnt as not suitable for backpacking, for experienced only, a bypass (the
> original route) is provided. I did not find this section all that
> difficult, even with some snow on it. It is no where near as difficult
> as sections in the White Mnts. The guidebook said something like follow
> the blazes for the easiest route between the rock outcroppings! Kind of
> leads you to believe that there would be some bouldering or scrambles.
> Not so, the only thing I saw were lots of briars that would grow up
> quickly in the summer if not kept cut back.     ...
>
> chase
>
>
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