Cook Forest & Buzzard Swamp (western Pennsylvania, 5/3/15)
May 4, 2015 8:42:20 GMT -5
Post by GaliWalker on May 4, 2015 8:42:20 GMT -5
Cook Forest State Park, western Pennsylvania
I started my day by visiting the old growth hemlocks and white pines - some up to 200ft tall - in the Forest Cathedral section. The trees weren't the mighty redwoods of the Pacific coast, but were pretty special nonetheless.
Stats: ~2mi, ~300ft gain, 2hrs
Buzzard Swamp, northwestern Pennsylvania
Buzzard Swamp was only a 30 minute drive north from Cook Forest State Park. This was a collection of thirteen ponds/lakes, located in a wide open space, which was a complete contrast to the intimate nature of my first destination. The 'trails' are mostly grassy jeep roads. I hiked up to past the first ten ponds, before turning around. No buzzards, or swamps were seen, despite the name.
Stats: 8.5mi, ~300ft gain, 4hrs
I started my day by visiting the old growth hemlocks and white pines - some up to 200ft tall - in the Forest Cathedral section. The trees weren't the mighty redwoods of the Pacific coast, but were pretty special nonetheless.
Stats: ~2mi, ~300ft gain, 2hrs
Buzzard Swamp, northwestern Pennsylvania
Buzzard Swamp was only a 30 minute drive north from Cook Forest State Park. This was a collection of thirteen ponds/lakes, located in a wide open space, which was a complete contrast to the intimate nature of my first destination. The 'trails' are mostly grassy jeep roads. I hiked up to past the first ten ponds, before turning around. No buzzards, or swamps were seen, despite the name.
Stats: 8.5mi, ~300ft gain, 4hrs
