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
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I uploaded more pictures on meetup and have more on snapfish. Please email me for the link! : )
It was an awesome weekend. Thank you to all the organizers for putting this trip together.
post a link to your private photo sites if you'd like! someone suggested making a group snapfish account, go for it!
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.
This was a fantastic weekend! Thanx to the organizers for this one! Great people, amazing views and some delicious food(4-U)!
Hi Hi ... non-people photos can be viewed at : http://www.artbyheidi.com/Pictures/WV5-08/index.htm
hahaha heidi is uploading photos right now!!! LOL mine are coming...
I wonder if any of the backpackers have room for those here who still need a ride-
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.
Leaving from West Chester about 5pm on Friday...
FYI and to add to the confusion, follow this link for carpooling info http://adventurers.meetup.com/47/messages/boards/thread/4...
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
okay! we're set! maybe folks are on the waiting list;don't give up we've gotten later cancellations than a week out.....
Sweet!
We like to fish.
On the way back maybe we can stop in DC for some Memorial Day services?
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