Memorial Day Wknd -- Seneca Rocks, WV

May '08 23 Fri 7:00 PM
Location
Seneca Shadows Campground

1 mile South of Seneca Rocks on Rte. 33
Seneca Rocks, WV 26884

This is a private home or office

How to find us
"info about the campsites will be sent to participants. Please use the message board to carpool!"

Estimated attendance
 21  people attended.
5.00 5.0012
Campsite fee

$20.00 per person (for 3 days)

MAP TO Camp (from West Chester) - e-mail me if you need a map from another location: MAP

UPDATE: We are officially FULL! Thanks everyone, this is gonna be a great trip. From this point forward, no refunds unless someone pays to take your place! Thanks.

Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks, an unusual rock formation and part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The campground and rock face are in the Monongahela National Forest System. Spruce Knob Recreation area is nearby, with the tallest point in West Virginia.

A feature of our trip will be the Via Ferrata in Nelson Rocks Preserve. More info available on the event page.

There are plenty of other things to do in the area as well, not the least of which is hiking. There are nearly 70 miles of trails in the Seneca Rocks/Spruce Knob Recreation Area. (Backpacking trip is here..)

Hiking: See file: http://files.meetup.c...

Other Possible Activities:
*Seneca Caverns: Link to site
*Smoke Hole Caverns: Link to site
*Blackwater Falls State Park: Link to Site
*New Tygart Flyer (train Ride): Link to Site

Camping:
The campsites at Seneca Shadows are small. Our sites can hold a maximum of 5 tents and 10 cars. These are not drive up sites but you can unload nearby. There is an additional charge for more cars and they must be parked further away. We'll carpool! Tents must fit on designated tent pads. Due to the tent limit and based on our cost, we are expecting to fit 3 people per tent. The campground has HOT showers and flush toilet facilities. :)

Cost & Payment:
$20 includes three nights in the campground, as well as ice (for the coolers) & firewood (for s'mores, of course) for the weekend.

Waitlist:
Rey Ramirez

Paid and Official:
1. Cy (friday only)
2. Cy's Friend (friday only)
3. Cy's Friend (friday only)
4. Seth - TA - CP
5. Heidi - TA - CP
6. Keith - TA - CP
7. Patrick - TA - CP
8. Juvil - TA - CP
9. Staci - TA - CP
10. Hao - TA - CP
11. Amy F. - TA - (needs Carpool)
12. Kristin - TA - CP
13. Debbie M. - TA - CP
14. Amanda - TA (needs Carpool)
15. Kevin - TA - CP

In their own campsites:
16 - 17. Ellen & Tom - TA
18 - 19. Erin & Chris - TA - CP
20 - 21. Ed & Jessamine - TA
22 - 23. Juvil's guests - TA - CP


Tents (8 total tents):

Site #41 - Heidi's tent (4): ()()()()
Site #41 - Kristin's tent (4): Kristin, Debbie, Heidi
Site #48 - Amy H's Loaner tent (4-6): Amanda, Amy F., Staci
Site #48 - Juvile's tent (3): Juvile, Hao
Site #47 - Ellen's Loaner tent (4-6): Seth, Keith, Kevin, Patrick
Site #46 - Erin's tent (2): Erin, Chris
Site #45 - Ed's tent (2): Ed, Jessamine
Site #72 - Brother's tent (2): Brother, Nephew


Carpooling (13):
Heidi's Car (2), Leaving West Chester 5pm, ETA 11pm-12am: Heidi
Staci's Car (4), Leaving early Friday, ETA pm: Staci, Kevin, (2 backpackers)
Kristin's Car (4), ETA 8pm: Kristin, Seth, Patrick, Debbie
Juvile's Car (4), Leaving Philly 4pm, ETA 10pm: Juvile, Hao, Juvile's 2 guests
Erin's Car (3), Leaving 4pm, ETA 10pm: Erin, Chris
Keith's Car (3), Leaving 11am from Philly: Keith, 2 backpackers

Need to be assigned to Cars: Amy F., Amanda, Marc


Withdrawn without refund (unless spot is filled):
Cynda
Dave
Mark Rohr x 3


Waitlist:
Susannah - e-mailed to see if still interested
Michelle Gold
Alla

Please read Get Out Philly's General Release of Liability, Good Member Policy, and our Event Guide for common questions.


Links:
Seneca Shadows Campground
Seneca Caverns
Eagles Nest Outfitters

Talk about this Meetup

  • Kevin
    Posted Jun 1, 2008 8:40 PM
    Team UME
    I uploaded more pictures on meetup and have more on snapfish. Please email me for the link! : )
  • Hao S.
    Posted May 29, 2008 6:52 PM
    It was an awesome weekend. Thank you to all the organizers for putting this trip together.
  • Amy
    Posted May 27, 2008 4:32 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    post a link to your private photo sites if you'd like! someone suggested making a group snapfish account, go for it!
  • Debbie
    Posted May 27, 2008 11:38 AM
    Debbie One Headlight
    Couldn't of had a better time. Thanks to all of you who put up our tent. We'd still be there trying to figure it out if you hadn't. It was great to be with Get Out buddies and make new ones.
  • Kevin
    Posted May 27, 2008 1:14 AM
    Team UME
    This was a fantastic weekend! Thanx to the organizers for this one! Great people, amazing views and some delicious food(4-U)!
  • Heidi
    Posted May 26, 2008 10:10 PM
    Chief Photographer
    Hi Hi ... non-people photos can be viewed at : http://www.artbyheidi.com/P...
  • Amy
    Posted May 26, 2008 9:40 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    hahaha heidi is uploading photos right now!!! LOL mine are coming...
  • Memorial Day Wknd -- Seneca Rocks, WV happened on May 23, 2008 7:00 PM
  • Staci
    Posted May 21, 2008 9:22 PM
    Assistant Organizer
    I wonder if any of the backpackers have room for those here who still need a ride-
  • Posted May 19, 2008 10:11 AM
    Former Member
    I'm down for the upper seneca falls hike for sure. I might be into fishing. I'd have to buy a fishing pole as I've never fished before.
  • Heidi
    Posted May 19, 2008 6:21 AM
    Chief Photographer
    Leaving from West Chester about 5pm on Friday...
  • Steve E
    Posted May 17, 2008 6:24 PM
    FYI and to add to the confusion, follow this link for carpooling info http://adventurers.meetup.c...
  • Adam V
    Posted May 14, 2008 4:39 PM
    Adamantium
    If you guys need a ride, feel free to take the initiative to email someone who is (or may be) driving. Also, talk to people about renting together. We seem to have a lot of people looking for rides
  • Amy
    Posted May 12, 2008 11:38 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    okay! we're set! maybe folks are on the waiting list;don't give up we've gotten later cancellations than a week out.....
  • Posted Apr 16, 2008 4:30 PM
    Former Member
    Sweet!
  • Ellen
    Posted Apr 16, 2008 2:43 PM
    Group Psychologist
    We like to fish.
  • Amy
    Posted Mar 19, 2008 6:34 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    On the way back maybe we can stop in DC for some Memorial Day services?

Who attended?

  • 21 attendees
    • Juvil (+2 guests)
       Everything is great, food, people, location, hiking trails and spectacular view! You have to be there to really enjoy this one. If not, I'm sure everyone will post tons of pictures. 
    •  Great first experience with this group- never before got in a car with three folks i dont know to camp for the weekend with 30 something more people i dont know- met some great people and made some new friends 
    • Team EMU
       This was the best time ever!!!!! The Via, the hike (even the extra uphill miles) , even the luau we never got to have...it was all incredible!!! It was great times with some really great people! Can't wait to do it again !!!! Miss you guys already! 
    • Team UME
       This was an awesome trip. I had alot of fun, I can't wait to the next one. 
    • Team UME
       This weekend camping trip was so much fun! Thanx to the organizers for putting it together! It was great to see old friends and make new ones! 
    •  lots of fun, perfect weather 
    • Diablo Rojo
       Great time!!! Unbelievable experience - everyone was so much fun!!! The Via Ferrata was amazing, the hike was fun and challenging (since we went the wrong way - oops). The campground parties were a blast! Can't wait to see everybody soon!!! 
    • ed
    • Resident "Wine Expert" & Gin Connoisseur
    • Debbie One Headlight
    • Chief Photographer
    • Fire Marshall Tom
    • Amy
    • Group Psychologist

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