Oct 24-25 PA Foliage Hikes & Worlds End State Park $239 (1 Night+Transport)

WORLDS END STATE PARK
Nestled in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, Worlds End State Park is a 780-acre wilderness destination surrounded by the Loyalsock State Forest. The park sits within a scenic valley carved by Loyalsock Creek and is known for its rugged mountains, forested landscapes, waterfalls, and panoramic overlooks. Popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, and photography, making it one of the most picturesque parks in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains region.
Official Park Website: Worlds End State Park

LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK
Located on the eastern rim of Pine Creek Gorge, Leonard Harrison State Park offers some of the most famous views of the "Pennsylvania Grand Canyon." The 585-acre park features scenic overlooks, a visitor center, modern facilities, and access to hiking trails that descend into the gorge. Its dramatic canyon vistas and well-developed amenities make it one of the premier sightseeing destinations in north-central Pennsylvania.
Official Park Website: Leonard Harrison State Park

COLTON POINT STATE PARK
Perched on the western rim of Pine Creek Gorge, Colton Point State Park provides a more rustic and secluded experience than its sister park, Leonard Harrison. Covering 368 acres, the park is known for its rugged overlooks, many built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, which offer sweeping views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Visitors enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and experiencing the park's quiet, natural atmosphere.
Official Park Website: Colton Point State Park

LODGING
We will be staying in a house near Worlds End State Park, 4 bedrooms, 6 beds (4 queen/double beds, 2 single beds), 3 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, & a living room. We will max out at 10 people. The house is 35 minutes drive from Worlds End State Park.
Features: Private balcony, outdoor furniture, indoor fireplace, free WiFi, board game, washer, dryer, microwave, coffee maker
Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, conditioner, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 6:50 AM from NJ (NEW): (Lincoln Harbor Station) Meetup here: QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (Light Rail System Map). It is easy for those in Jersey City to come to this stop.
Return Date/Time: Depart on Sunday around 3:00 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:45 PM, NYC at 9:00 PM & Queens at 9:45 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
SATURDAY (10/24)
10:45 AM - Arrive at Worlds End State Park.
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Main Hike: Loyalsock + Double Run Nature + Link Trail + Canyon Vista Loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/loyal-sock-double-run-nature-link-trail-and-canyon-vista-loop
Allow:

• 7.3 miles (Loop); 1,456 ft gain; Hard; 4 to 5 hours;
• lunch/snack on trail;
• plenty of photo stops

Highlights:

• Canyon Vista
• Warren's Window
• Cottonwood Falls
• Double Run cascades
• Loyalsock Trail ridge sections
• Peak foliage views

3:30 PM - Drive to Eagles Mere
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explore Eagles Mere
5:30 PM - High Knob sunset
7:00 PM - Grocery shopping before arriving at house

SUNDAY (10/25)
PA Grand Canyon Day
8:30 AM - Drive to Leonard Harrison State Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Leonard Harrison Overlook

• Classic Pennsylvania Grand Canyon view
• Most famous vista in Pine Creek Gorge

Easy walks from parking lots.
Turkey Path (partial hike)

• 2 miles roundtrip; 692 ftl gain; Moderate; 1.5 hours
• Highlights: Canyon rim views; Waterfalls; Dramatic descent into the gorge

AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/pennsylvania/turkey-path
Alternatively, in slippery conditions, we simply hike the upper overlook section.
10:30 AM - Drive to Colton Point State Park
10:45 AM - Noon
Barbour Rock Overlook

• Best dramatic canyon overlook on west rim
• Much quieter than Leonard Harrison

Very short walk.
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/pennsylvania/barbour-rock-trail--2
Explore:

• Barbour Rock
• Rim trail viewpoints

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Scenic Hike (Best Sunday Add-On)
Pine Creek Rail Trail

• Easy walking
• Peak foliage along Pine Creek
• Great photography

Suggested segment: Ansonia to Darling Run area
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/pine-creek-rail-trail
Distance: As short or long as we want, likely 1 hour easy walk here.
1:15 PM - Drive to Wellsboro.
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Lunch in Wellsboro.
Recommended: The Roost or Wellsboro House
3:00 PM - Begin drive toward NYC.
5:45 PM
Quick stop in Jim Thorpe, PA; stretch legs and walk the historic downtown (30 minutes).
6:30 PM - Depart Jim Thorpe.
9:00 PM - Arrive Midtown NYC.

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $239 per person for first 5 spots or 21 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $269 per person afterward. $20 additional for upgrading from a shared Queen bed to own single bed. $10 Tips to driver is required & will be collected before departing from mountain.
Cost Included in the Trip:
• 1 night stay at a vacation house; everyone will either share a queen bed or take a single bed with $20 upgrade.
• Round trip transportation & daily transport between the house & event locations. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• Meals, snacks & drinks

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* Full refund minus $30 processing fee if cancelled 21 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 10 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 10 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $30 processing fee.

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