August 18th, 2013
World’s End State Park
Forksville, PA
Adventure Type: Hiking
Adventure Type: Hiking
We started the loop by taking a quick, steep climb up the
World’s End Trail to the Loyalsock Trail. We followed this relatively flat,
wide trail bed through Pioneer Road to the Double Run Nature Trail, which
follows the rocky bank of the West Branch Double Run. This trail is really
worth checking out. Endless moss covered rocks line the run that flows over the
smooth slate stones giving way to a few small falls and swimming holes.
Following the run, we climbed up the Link and Canyon Vista trail to view the vast, rolling hills of the Loyalsock Canyon.
Directly adjacent to the vista point, is the rock garden, which is a mecca of massive boulders whose smooth, vertical faces create impressive crevasses in the forest landscape. Note: Bouldering is not endorsed by state park officials.
Following the run, we climbed up the Link and Canyon Vista trail to view the vast, rolling hills of the Loyalsock Canyon.
Directly adjacent to the vista point, is the rock garden, which is a mecca of massive boulders whose smooth, vertical faces create impressive crevasses in the forest landscape. Note: Bouldering is not endorsed by state park officials.
Camping within World’s End is not permitted outside of
designated campgrounds, so we stopped right outside the state park boundary on
the Loyalsock Trail. We used our Light My Fire Swedish FiresSteel to kindle our dinner fire. This handy tool can ignite a spark in any weather and never runs out of fuel. It is great as a go to fire starter or a backup in case your matches get wet or your lighter runs out.
In the morning, we followed the Link and Canyon Vista across the ridge coming to another patch of steep boulders and crossing the path of a young buck. The trail down to the Loyalsock Creek was steep and gravelly, so make sure to pack your best hiking boots. We finished up the loop by following trail sections of forest floor, sand and rocky bank along the Loyalsock Creek then back through the Double Run Nature Trail. In total, it was a 12 mile loop with a variety of climbs, flats, streams and rocks. Definitely worth the trip. Stay posted for when we bring the kayaks to the creek in the spring.
In the morning, we followed the Link and Canyon Vista across the ridge coming to another patch of steep boulders and crossing the path of a young buck. The trail down to the Loyalsock Creek was steep and gravelly, so make sure to pack your best hiking boots. We finished up the loop by following trail sections of forest floor, sand and rocky bank along the Loyalsock Creek then back through the Double Run Nature Trail. In total, it was a 12 mile loop with a variety of climbs, flats, streams and rocks. Definitely worth the trip. Stay posted for when we bring the kayaks to the creek in the spring.
Half the Loyalsock Creek trail was steep enough feet were not an option at one point and we resorted to shuffling on our feet and butts, so be sure your wearing thick pants.
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