anyone stay at the blue mountain summit B&B on PA 309?
Reviews? Thinking about staying there on spring hike.
There are so many miles and so many mountains between here and there that it is hardly worth thinking about
I went down to it last year, was only on a short section hike so I wasn't really dirty but they still seemed to have a rather pompous attitude. I ended up just walking out without ordering anything. Quite frankly I don't know why I ever even went down there to begin with, everyone I've heard talk about it said they weren't very hiker friendly.Originally Posted by earlyriser26
I guess I just really wanted a steak.
anybody else tried this place?
There are so many miles and so many mountains between here and there that it is hardly worth thinking about
Stayed there twice, in 2013 and 2014. Found them (Kenny, the manager) to be very hiker friendly on both occasions, although they are primarily a local watering hole/restaurant, and, in my view, not an establisment whose essential business focus is hikers. Stayed in the B&B in 2013 and slept in my tent in their picnic area behind the building in 2014. Water (outside) is available to hikers. AT goes right through their backyard. Kenny even drove me to Allentown where I caught a bus back to Harrisburg where my car was parked. Suggest you call them them and discuss your needs and schedule.
Many years ago I did a section hike starting PA 309, an out and back. They allowed me to leave my car there and fill my water bottles before the hike. A few days later they were very friendly when I stopped in for a beer at the end of the hike. Never stayed there though. I agree with the sentiment above that hikers are not that big of deal to them, so they do not cater. I would guess sometimes attitude plays a roll in how accommodating any facility will be. I wouldn't flat out avoid the place, but I would try to clean up and be presentable as possible before venturing in.
I had the same experience, in March 2013. Just popped in for an early dinner and they were so friendly we got to talking and I stayed the night in a room. Also had breakfast the next morning. I'd definitely recommend the place.
You can tell from the parking lot I didn't have much competition. You can also see the sign on the door for backpackers, so they do welcome hikers.
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Please disregard my comment, I had Blue Summit confused with Old South Mtn in Maryland. Never been to Blue Summit, it's the Old South Mtn inn who are rather unfriendly.
AWOL's guide shows an 0.8 mile road walk. Do you remember if it was a safe road walk ?
Remote for detachment, narrow for chosen company, winding for leisure, lonely for contemplation, the Trail beckons not merely north and south, but upward to the body, mind, and soul of man.
It's not 0.8 of a mile, it's almost on the trail, look at it on google maps.
Thank you, you are right. I was confusing this with Blue Mountain Restaurant in Danielsville, PA.
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Remote for detachment, narrow for chosen company, winding for leisure, lonely for contemplation, the Trail beckons not merely north and south, but upward to the body, mind, and soul of man.
Thanks for all the comments and pics.
There are so many miles and so many mountains between here and there that it is hardly worth thinking about
Great spot..............he made me a breakfast sandwich with a cup of coffee even though the restaurant was not open. Went back for a quick, small business retreat, live music, jamming bar, good food.
Yes, pretty much right on the trail
NICE BREAK FROM THE ROCKS
Wow... I ate at the Old South Mtn Inn for a brunch and they were great to us. Sorry you had a bad experience, but I've have to highly recommend them too.
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I finished a section hike there in October. I ate a late lunch while I waited for my wife to pick me up. I was the only person in the restaurant at the time. The food was nothing to get excited about. Service was fine.
I think it just depends on when you show up. I'm pretty certain for me it was a Sunday and not long after church let out. They just didn't come across as professional or welcoming. Perhaps I would have been welcomed if it were a Wednesday...
I'm from Maryland though and I know it's not just me. Plenty of people I've met over the years have also had negative opinions. Normally I'd give someone the benefit of the doubt but enough locals feeling the same way has convinced me it wasn't an isolated incident. I'm sure plenty of locals have also had great experiences, but I've known more who haven't.
Or maybe my charming goods looks just made them nervous and I mistook it for a crappy attitude. Who knows...
I stayed here on a section hike in 2017. It was the owner's day off & he wanted to play golf, so he just left the room key in a hidden spot. I didn't even see him until the next morning. Very informal and hiker friendly IMHO. At breakfast we asked what was on the bill of fare, to which he responded "anything you'd like." So I asked for pancakes, which he then pronounced "a pain in the ass to cook" so we had bacon & eggs instead. Quite a character.
Was there in 2015 (flip-flop). Had coffee with some kind of a local pastry, which was not bad at all. All they ask is that you leave your backpack outside on the bench and be minimally presentable. Good source of water, which in Pennsylvania, in the summer, is priceless.
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