Caledonia State Park Cabin Camping: Chimney Rocks & AT Hike

Mar 12 Fri 7:00 PM
Location

101 Pine Grove Road
fayetteville, PA 17222
717-352-7349

How to find us
"We're in the cabins; details to follow. I'll send my phone number to Yeses!"

Estimated attendance
 9  people attended.
5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

Who organized?
Amy

Cabin fee

$34.00 per person
refund policy

Heading out west this time to Micheaux State Forest and Caledonia State Park. Saturday we'll do a 6-8 mile loop to Chimney Rocks (aka Buzzard's Peak), including the Appalachian Trail. This is a rambling loop with a few short, steep ascents and a rock scramble to the peak. Besides this steep climb, the trek offers a great view of the Michaux Forest and Waynesboro Reservoir and the gentle gurgling of Tumbling Run as it meanders under a canopy of Hemlocks.

If the weather warms up we might get the first bit of spring green. This is my favorite time of year to hike (if it's not too cold!) Everything a greyish brown, but with the earth just beginning to wake up & grow it's green spring fuzz.

Sunday we could do more hiking, or biking (there are a few bike trails in the park) but I'd love to check out the historical area of the park as well as Gettysburg if possible, which is only a few miles away (and on our way home to Philly!)
. Lodging:
Caledonia has two "unique houses" available; I've booked house #2, a two-story frame house with a modern kitchen, closed-in porch, 1½ baths, dining room, living room, central heat and three bedrooms that sleeps ten people. No rustic lean-to, this! If you've stayed in the "cabins" at Pine Grove Furnace you know what this will be like! We'll put a few people in each room as usual; bring your sleeping bag and your earplugs!

What to Bring:
The weather could go either way, so plan to bring your cold weather or your spring hiking gear. Will update as it gets closer.

Don't forget your water bottle, sleeping bag and a roll of toilet paper!

Transportation:
Caledonia is about 2 1/2 hours from Philadelphia, outside Harrisburg. See the Carpool Spreadsheet below to coordinate rides.

Food:
Bring your own food--breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks. If anyone wants to coordinate a Saturday night group dinner, please let me know.

We will also need to bring our own pots & pans & dishes...the cupboards will be bare! Let's try to coordinate this on the carpool spreadsheet so we don't have a dozen frying pans and giant saucepans....

Disclaimer:
I have never been to this park nor stayed in these cabins, and can't verify that the information provided on the DCNR website is accurate. I have never hiked this trail, and make no claims to be leading or guiding. Hike at your own risk. Your YES RSVP and payment indicated that you have read and agree to abide by the Get Out Philly Liability Release and the Good Member Guide.

Wait List:
If the wait list gets real long I'll see about reserving the other cabin at Caledonia for a max of 20 people. If this is the case we'll need a second hiking group and a second volunteer leader.

If you want to go but don't have immediate internet access to RSVP as soon as the spot opens, just shoot me an email.

Links:
Carpool Spreadsheet
Caledonia State Park
Chimney Rocks Hike

Talk about this Meetup

  • Amy
    Posted Mar 15, 2010 3:05 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    Thanks for the pics Wayne!
  • Wayne
    Posted Mar 15, 2010 2:44 PM
    Limited photos due to a wet camera and low light. I enjoyed meeting everyone Thanks to all for the fun,and great food. Wayne
  • Amy
    Posted Mar 15, 2010 2:39 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    I just reread the hike description and laughed my head off. "Gentle gurgling," my ass!
  • Caledonia State Park Cabin Camping: Chimney Rocks & AT Hike happened on March 12, 2010 7:00 PM
  • Sara
    Posted Mar 12, 2010 12:25 PM
    Mike, not sure if you got anyone to carpool with but your more than welcome to ride with Valerie and I. We plan on leaving around 4-5 from Manayunk area but I can pick you up elswhere. Let me know! Sara
  • Team Get Out
    Posted Mar 10, 2010 11:47 PM
    Organizer
    Emailing more details now! Looks like we will all be on our own for dinner, Wayne (although I will bring s'mores for all! Sara I'll be sure to remind everyone about the carpool spreadsheet. Michelle no word on any cancellations, but I wouldn't give up yet! Dogs aren't allowed in the cabins, but if you'd like to bring a dog you might be able to bring him/her if you reserve your own tent site!
  • Michelle Campbell
    Posted Mar 9, 2010 8:54 AM
    I live in East Falls. Is there anyone from the area who I could get a ride wtih? (I'm currently on the wait list, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed...) Also, is anyone bringing their dog? -Michelle
  • Sara
    Posted Mar 8, 2010 12:50 PM
    Hey guys! Im so excited for this trip. Id love to carpool. I can drive 2-3 people (I have an Xterra) so let me know if you're interested! Also, what are people bringing for food? -Sara
  • Wayne
    Posted Mar 7, 2010 8:43 PM
    Hello Amy, I will make it to Caledonia state park sometime Friday after noon or so. when is the best time to meet at the house? I plan on driving on off hours. so I may be there early. As for food I am self-sufficient But am willing and happy to bring or kick in for a group dinner. Thanks Wayne

Who attended?

  • 9 attendees
    • Amy
       I claim no responsibility for anything. Except maybe having directions to the trail head from the wrong direction. Everything else was not my fault. But we still got within 100 feet of having a pretty good time. :) Hooray for Wayne's camp stove and Aiden's GPS! Long live the Jetboil. 
    •  Beautiful Park. The house had everyting we needed to make our stay a happy one 
    •  So it rained, so we had no power... it was still a great time with really great people! Thanks Amy for organizing!! Thanks to everyone for their camraderie, generosity, helping hands, and lots of laughs!! 
    • Lucas Sotillo (+1 guest)
    • Ria

Your organizer's refund policy for Caledonia State Park Cabin Camping: Chimney Rocks & AT Hike

Refunds offered if:

  • the Meetup is cancelled
  • the Meetup is rescheduled
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Additional notes: As always we can refund you if someone takes your spot. We need a minimum of 8 people per cabin to cover costs, so if there are less than 8 you won't be getting your money back.

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