Winter backpacking the Appalachian trail: Warwick Turnpike to Mount Peter

When:
Saturday, Nov 16, 2019 10:00a -
Sunday, Nov 17, 2019 3:00p

Where:
Frankford Transportation Center
Frankford Transportation Center
Philadelphia, PA 19124

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< 21, Date Idea, Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life

Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=42457

We are going to hike out-and-back the AT section from Warwick NY (Route 17A and Kain Road) to Wawayanda State Park crossing the NY/NJ border and overlooking Greenwood Lake. Out-and-back total distance is 19.2 miles and elevation gain of 2600 ft. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-jersey/appalachian-trail-warwick-turnpike-to-mount-peter. We plan to camp next to an AT shelter in Wawayanda State Park on Saturday night. On Sunday we'll be exploring the area and Greenwood Lake (fishing, kayaking?) and hike back to Warwick NY. This is a challenging backpacking trip. Please do not make it your first backpacking. Bring extra layers! Do not underestimate the temperature drop at night!


"The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers" - Alltrails.com


Gear for winter hiking


1) Microspikes


2) Hiking boots


3) Headlamp


4) Non-cotton core and pants


5) Wool socks


7) 2 -3 liters of water


8) Electrolyte drink


9) Map of this trail (we START from NY side): https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-jersey/appalachian-trail-warwick-turnpike-to-mount-peter.


10) Food for 2 days


Gear for winter backpacking


1) Fall/Winter tent


2) Ground insulation/sleeping pad


3) Sleeping bag (20 degree and an extra inner layer preferably)


4) Wet naps


5) Change of clothes


6) Water filtration system and optional UV pen


7) Hand sanitizer


8) Optional cook ware


9) Toiletries


Note: There will be no privy so you have to take care of business in the wood and properly discard of your waste away from any water source.

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