Black Forest Trail PA

[Toolshed]

Unless something changed recently, you don't need to contact anyone, however, you might want to call or stop at either Denton Hill forestry office or the Cross Forks forestry office and let them know you are on the trail and where you will be parked as well as your license plate and vehicle description. There once was a trail register down the Slate Run side trail near where it junctions the BFT. I don't know if it is still there.
I was at Tioga last week and water was running well there. I have never seen any of the runs dry on the BFT over the past 20 some odd years, though.

[simon]

Finished the Black Forest Trail yesterday. What a beautiful trail with lots of vista's. Ran into one rattler but he was friendly. Thanks everyone for your trip reports. They helped me find the wonderful camping spot up high on one of the peaks.

[pattydivins]

I plan on starting this trail 08/29 and finishing 09/01. Will anyone else be out there? Simon, what campsite are you talking about specifically?

[Toolshed]

I plan on starting this trail 08/29 and finishing 09/01. Will anyone else be out there? Simon, what campsite are you talking about specifically?

I'm willing to bet he is referring to Hemlock Mountain - Between Callahan runs and Naval Run off Trout Run Road. Dry Campsite, but incredible views of Pine Creek.

[simon]

Yes Toolshed that is exactly where i meant. I didn't see the campsite listed in my trail guide but read about it here on the trip reports.

[scottminot]

Where can I get a trail guide for the BFT?

[Toolshed]

Where can I get a trail guide for the BFT?

Pine Creek Outfitters (Wellsboro, PA) advertises the guide on the web page (www.pinecrk.com). If you want to call, their number is (570) 724-3003.

See DGG's post (Quoted above)

[simon]

I obtained my guide book at my local outfitters.

[Chenango]

LoneWolf55 and I just finished hiking the BFT yesterday. What a gorgeous trail! This is a real gem in central PA.

Although I carried the guide book, I did not need it. The map was sufficient. I did read the guide for some background info on the various spots on the trail, i.e., how it was named.

Although water sources were low, I always found water.

Great trail. I highly recommend it.

[Toolshed]

Chenango - You're pretty close to there too - I'd highly recommend the PA Grand Canyon/West Rim Trail during the 2nd week of June during Mountain Laurel Bloom, and also the Susquehannock Trail System (and the connectors to the BFT) as circuit hikes as well.

[ki0eh]

Or you could hike there from home on a couple of connecting trails (Long Branch from BFT to WRT, a bit of West Rim Trail to Bohen Trail) to the Mid State, Crystal Hills, and Finger Lakes trails too!

[Penn-J]

Chenango, I also hiked the Black Forrest Trail this past Labor Day weekend. (For the second time) It's a great trail! I saw my first wild bobcat!

[Chenango]

Chenango, I also hiked the Black Forrest Trail this past Labor Day weekend. (For the second time) It's a great trail! I saw my first wild bobcat!

I would love to see a bobcat. I saw one once in SNP. These are beautiful animals.

[Chenango]

Or you could hike there from home on a couple of connecting trails (Long Branch from BFT to WRT, a bit of West Rim Trail to Bohen Trail) to the Mid State, Crystal Hills, and Finger Lakes trails too!

What a maze of trails. I have hiked the West Rim Trail, BFT, and parts of the Finger Lakes Trail. So many trails; so little time! lol

[Penn-J]

I know this is an old thread but, I was wondering where I could get a Black Forest Trail patch.
I've been putting patches from trails I have hiked on a bullatin board, but I cant seem to find this one.

Thanks.

[hal0ofwint3r]

penn-j, here's a link where you can order a patch:

http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?op...=147&Itemid=65

[Penn-J]

penn-j, here's a link where you can order a patch:

http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?op...=147&Itemid=65

Thanks, I'll check it out.