I don't hike many trails twice, but I LOVE Sunrise Mountain at Stokes! Varied terrain, from meandering by a mountain stream to steep climbs and finally, a rocky ascent on the AT to a CCC pavilion at the summit of Sunrise Mountain. Plus, the lean-tos are fully enclosed shelters with woodstoves! Dee-LUXE!!!

Hikes:
Two day hikes. Saturday we'll do a longer, more difficult loop to the top of Sunrise Mountain, with portions on the Appalachian, Cartwright & Swenson trails; 8-10 miles. Sunday hike will depend on the group, thinking either an out-and-back in the Tillman's Ravine or near the ranger station. Trail info still to be confirmed.

Lodging:
We have lean-to for Friday & Saturday night; these are fully enclosed shelters with a woodstove for heat and a fire ring outside. No electricity or water, but restroom facilities are nearby, showers a few miles away (driveable). You can bring a cot or an air mattress, also stoves or pots for cooking. Bring your own food; I have some fire pit cooking stuff that I don't mind sharing, and I'd be interested in heading up a group dinner on Saturday night...:)

I've only booked two lean-tos for a max of twelve people, but you can reserve a tent camping site or a private lean-to on your own if you want.

Gear:

• Sleeping bag/pillow
  
• Hiking boots (the trails are pretty rocky in this neighborhood, and there may be snow)
  
• Warm clothes & socks (layers)
  
• Hiking Sticks
  
• Day pack (coordinate to share!)
  
• Water bottle/filter (Water is hard to come by in the Sunrise Mountain area; may want to bring a backup)
  
• Breakfast, snacks and lunch for two days; high energy snacks for the trail
  
• Dinner for one night (coordinate sharing)
  
• Pots, pans for cooking and camp stove (coordinate sharing)
  
• Flashlight
  
• Compass, whistle & two-way radio (if you have them) (backup batteries for the two-ways)
  
• Basic first aid type stuff
  
• Camera
  
• Anyone have a GPS? (more for fun--geocaching, anyone?)
  
• Two lanterns, one for each lean-to, will make things easier at night.
  
• A portable table for each lean to may also make things easier
  

Links:
Stokes State Forest website
Stokes Trail Map
The Carpool Spreadsheet. Drivers add your info. Passengers, check with a driver before adding yourself to a car!

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  Shyrie

  I need a ride. Anyone leaving from Philadelphia or west (I live in Bryn Mawr) with room for me (and my bag o stuff)?

  Posted Feb 25, 2010 3:41 PM
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  Juvil

  I'll bring marinated chicken wings, celery sticks, baby carrots and dressing. Will post this on the spreadsheet when I get home, can't access from work.

  Posted Feb 22, 2010 12:34 PM
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  Gary

  so what's the deal with food...there's nothing on the spreadsheet so far. Are we just bringing our own and sharing some camp cooking stuff?

  Posted Feb 22, 2010 8:17 AM
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  Aiden

  I also will be bringing a stove, pots, pan and lantern and am happy to share too.

  Posted Feb 21, 2010 9:19 PM
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  Terri E.

  Gear Sharing: I've got a 2 burner camp stove, a lantern, a gps...hmmmm...anything else? Happy to share!

  Posted Feb 20, 2010 5:19 PM
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  Aiden

  I will be driving from havertown up 476, I can meet you at a train station on the main line if you want to carpool. I will post it on the carpool sheet.

  Posted Feb 17, 2010 10:48 PM
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  Gary

  Terri, where are you leaving from? I'll carpool with you if I can meet you somewhere near center city or a train stop.

  Posted Feb 17, 2010 2:32 PM
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  Amy

  Terri, we CAN drive up to the lean-tos, but there's only parking for two cars at each (total of four spots). Other cars will probably be asked to park in a bigger lot; the rangers here are kinda anal about that stuff...so let's carpool!

  Posted Feb 17, 2010 2:21 PM
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  Amy

  Hey Joseph! If you reserve your own lean-to, just let me know & we'll meet up there :)

  Posted Feb 17, 2010 2:14 PM
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  Joseph

  Do we need to pay the $17 if we reserve a private camping site/lean-to?

  Posted Jan 29, 2010 2:58 PM
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  Terri E.

  I do have a gps...and a lantern (though it's not THAT bright!). It sounds like we can drive right up to the lean to? Looking forward to this!!

  Posted Jan 21, 2010 6:59 PM
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  Amy

  i don't waste time making carpool spreadsheets for my own good health, ya know... :)

  Posted Dec 9, 2009 12:37 AM
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  Gary

  let me know who's got an open spot in their car - as always I'll be needing a ride.

  Posted Dec 8, 2009 8:23 AM