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Post by bocephus on Sept 25, 2016 10:35:08 GMT -5
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Post by paulboi on Sept 25, 2016 16:22:31 GMT -5
One can start were US 33 across North Fork Mnt,this the southern end of the trail
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Post by arfcomhkr on Sept 25, 2016 17:32:01 GMT -5
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Post by bocephus on Sept 25, 2016 19:42:36 GMT -5
One can start were US 33 across North Fork Mnt,this the southern end of the trail I thought about that, did the north side all the way to redman trail saturday which was great. |
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Post by bocephus on Sept 25, 2016 19:43:31 GMT -5
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Post by AegisIII on Sept 25, 2016 22:43:00 GMT -5
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Post by hikeer on Sept 26, 2016 5:39:44 GMT -5
Here is a good set from WV Highlands Conservancy site: www.wvhighlands.org/north-fork-mountain-24k-hiking-maps/ However, topo maps aren't really needed for the trail, there simply isn't that much elevation change on the trail, it just follows the crest of the mountain the whole way. There are a few small climbs, but nothing drastic. |
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Post by panhandler on Sept 26, 2016 14:24:54 GMT -5
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Post by bocephus on Sept 26, 2016 18:41:28 GMT -5
Thank you for all the replies. I was up there Saturday all the way to redman trail and back, one of the best views I've ever seen, I need more of it.
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Post by christopherrobin on Sept 28, 2016 5:43:46 GMT -5
Did you notice if there was water at the spring?
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Post by arfcomhkr on Sept 28, 2016 6:51:21 GMT -5
As for the spring, it's been a dry summer over that way. I personally haven't gone up to check it lately. I'll do so when I get back next month for trout fishing, probably after the 10th and post the condition.
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Post by christopherrobin on Sept 28, 2016 6:55:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. Roaring Plains was very dry. The little pond below the spring was full back in April, but it could be empty now. I just hate taking the time-and the beating- to make that water drop!
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Post by arfcomhkr on Sept 28, 2016 9:34:19 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. Roaring Plains was very dry. The little pond below the spring was full back in April, but it could be empty now. I just hate taking the time-and the beating- to make that water drop! I could bring you up some water if you're camping by the spring (if I'm there at the same time). Chances are I'll be there all of Oct. after around the 10th or so unless something unexpected happens between now and then. That goes for anyone here hiking it. |
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Post by christopherrobin on Sept 28, 2016 11:29:10 GMT -5
That would be greatly appreciated! I usually get to the spring mid-morning on the 2nd day, though. Prefer to stop earlier to camp near the overlooks.
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Post by arfcomhkr on Oct 12, 2016 12:58:17 GMT -5
I went up and checked the spring today. Looks OK, only one frog in it.  The pond is pretty green though. |
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Post by vdeal on Oct 12, 2016 13:04:47 GMT -5
Have we ever had someone to post GPS coordinates of the spring? I was by there on Monday and drove clear to the top by the radio tower. I did a quick look on the way out but didn't see it. Is it on the east or west side of the ridge?
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Post by arfcomhkr on Oct 12, 2016 13:15:38 GMT -5
Have we ever had someone to post GPS coordinates of the spring? I was by there on Monday and drove clear to the top by the radio tower. I did a quick look on the way out but didn't see it. Is it on the east or west side of the ridge? I'll check my GPS and see if I marked it. It's right behind the campsite with the parking spot and the fire ring. |
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Post by arfcomhkr on Oct 12, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5
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Post by jnk556 on Oct 12, 2016 17:04:37 GMT -5
That's it, back side of ridge from the camping spot at the top switchback.
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Post by arfcomhkr on Oct 12, 2016 18:56:33 GMT -5
There's close to a dozen 1 gallon jugs sitting at the blue blaze for the North part of the trail right at the road. Didn't know if I should have dumped them and hauled them down the mountain for the trash or leave them there. Various amounts of water in them.
Most people that drop water there at least tag them with a name and use new, sealed jugs, but you never know and I'd hate to trash someones stash. So, I left them. Other than that, the campsite is pretty clean.
They haven't stocked Smoke Hole yet, so I'm puttering around the cabin for now.
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