Backpacking the Black Forest Trail, Pennsylvania
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- The Black Forest Trail is one of the hardest trails in PA. Scenic views and overlooks of Pine Creek, plenty of water and great campsites. This place is pretty darn good for Pennsylvania. For beginners give yourself 4 days to complete it and go clockwise. It can easily be done in 3 full days. It's rough in 2 days but obviously we were able to do it. This trail also connects to the West Rim and Susquahannock Trail Systems if you really want to make a huge trip out of it.
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Parking Lot: 41.525296, -77.598465 Pretty big lot, don't block the driveway of the building up 100 feet.
Day 1: 23.7 Stayed next to Little Slate Run. There is a giant campsite at the fork at the bottom of the hill if that site is taken go up about 200 feet and there another site.
Day 2: 18.6 miles
Go get a burger at the Black Forest Inn. Great service. Reasonable prices. The special of the day was a 1/2lb burger and fries for $8.99. I recommend the Black Forest Burger.
Did this same hike in 2 days? Tag the video with #blackforesttrailchallenge
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My favorite trail in PA!! Very tough, but the views are worth it!
Allot of great little water falls..I will have to go..
I did this trail at 18 years old and was beat on the Eastern section but still finished. I just the completed the trail again at 50 (counter clockwise) with my 18 year old son on father's day 2018. Best father's day gift ever. Thanks for all the ride alongs on the trails with your vids. Please keep them coming. See you on the trail.
Surprisingly Australian bush walks look like this so I guess American bush walks and Australian bush walks are very similar :)
You are a man of your word! I was hoping for a trip video. I love how you went back to your previous trip and used it as motivation to push yourself this time around. Great things NEVER come from comfort zones. Well done buddy!
Well said!
Masya Allah
Very good place
Safety First
The people at Swing's Den camp are awesome. They've been friendly (but not intrusive) every time I've seen them, and they help maintain the stretch of BFT near their cabin.
Frozen, I just completed the Black Forest trail a couple of weeks ago, doing it in 4 day. It was really hot 🔥 so the stream crossings were refreshing. As I'm on the trai, I was remembering that you completed this in 2 days. Are you kidding me!!! Mad respect bro! That was a hard trail.
You're killing it! Can already tell you're AT videos will be classics.
I barely finished that trail in 2 and a half days. I definitely need to get in better shape next year to try and complete the challenge. And I can’t believe how much water there was on the trail. That was crazy!
Definitely was pretty flooded.
Great challenge and had a blast! Fun hiking with you guys, keep up the adventures!!
Was great meeting you. Glad we had a 100% success rate too!
Kudos to Greg for toughing it out!!
I felt the solitude at 52.44 So quiet. Awesome
Gruß aus dem Schwarzwald (black forest) in Deutschland 🇩🇪
Very cool trail. Looked tough. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you went back and got to enjoy this trail the second time around. It is rugged, but worth every step
Super nice video.Thanks a lot for the great job you did !!!!!!
I used to get a periodic foot and knee pain and couldn't figure it out until I switched to Hoka Speedgoat2 runners and realized that Altras were the source. Basically that they're cheaply made and not a zero drop issue.
I think I'll do this trail! The idea of a nice loop hike without the stress of shuttle drivers seems so great!
I always feel inspired after watching your adventures!! Great hike and great video 🤗🤗🌳🌳
It's a great trail. I've hiked it several times. The entire trail is part of the black forest 100k run they have in Oct. It's a 62 mile run. Basically you run 10 miles to the BFT, run the entire loop, than do the 10 miles back to the starting line. I think you have 19 hours to complete it.
Looked like a challenging trail for sure. Thanks for sharing!!
since I am on lunch and unable to watch the whole thing and I know you're constantly fantastic I'm giving you a thumbs-up and I will be watching this when I get home
Thanks cg!
Congrats on completing your challenge. I think someone's ready for the AT! I'll have Georgia ready for ya. Cheers.
I love that intro music. Looking forward to this one. I remember the snakes. 🐍
Snakes were close to this one in the West Rim. But usually they are pretty bad up here too.
We did it!!!!! Awesome video. It was great meeting and hiking with you. When you get back from the AT lets do the LHHT Challenge. 70 miles - 2 days. 9/21/2019
Gary wanted to try 3 days I think that's doable.
@@FrozensAdventures that sounds good
Logging or burn area with a man door that you pointed to. They fence it off and drive out any deer so it has a chance to come back or deer will eat all the tender new trees. There's a lot of logging of State Forest and State Game lands over that way.
Congratulations and thank you for all of the hard work in filming this. I truly enjoyed it. This trail is on my bucket list, but the older I get the more concerned I get about being able to make it.
Awesome video frozen... wife and myself hiked a portion of the laurel highlands trail last weekend and thought about your videos... good luck on the A/T and we will be following
Hope you had a great time on the LHHT!
Sweet, gonna use your challenge hike to fuel me in the treadmill tomorrow morning!
I wanted to do this trail after your first video; I need to add this one to next year or 2020 at the latest! Great job!!
It's really nice. I'd love to see it in the fall.
@@FrozensAdventures bet tht would be some crazy views.
OMG YES!!! Been waiting for a hiking video for ever...perfect end to the day with my boy Frozen!!
Nice!
Another great video
So - just attempted to hike the loop this weekend and could not find the trail where it crosses Naval Run and starts steeply heading up. I didn't know if you had any video on that spot somewhere? All we could find was the yellow trail that went into a campground and if we continued on naval run trail it looked to turn into pine trail and another. We wound up quitting early - trying to solve the mystery haha
It goes right behind the diner/hotel, walk right through the yard. I think that's where you are talking about.
It looks like PA on the AT a little...great vid man..good practice for your thru attempt
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Thanks!
Those beavers were working hard on that damn .. damnit
Lots of miles in just a lil time! Great job, beautiful area Frozen!
I remember watching your 2015 video when it first came out. Three days sounded crazy back then and now you did it in two! 👍See you this weekend! We didn't even start packing yet! 😬
35:21 is a deer exclusion fence. The idea is to keep deer out so saplings, which deer find quite tasty, can grow unimpeded and regenerate the forest. They're pretty common in state forest and state game lands in northern PA.
I've seen those on the laurel highlands. Didn't remember it last time I was here.
Me and my husband did the trail last summer. I was like you the first time you hiked it. It kicked my ass. And the heat did not help. I think if I were to do it again I would want to do it in the fall.
Awesome
Awesome hike nice way to test yourself. Still one of the hikes I need to do.
Love your videos!
Thanks!
Dr. Tobias Funke
love your long videos/ so nice being in the forest with you, awesome hike. i could go on forever ill just say 53 minutes of awesome, and yeah i think you all were right those sure look like Blackhawks, and they do often fly in groups.
Had a great time hiking with everyone, and really enjoyed the challenge. BigfootFarmer the LHHT challenge I'd consider doing. We would probably want to do that in the summer time when daylight hours are longer.
I was on the High Falls Trail WV in the monongahela same day and had 4 military hellies go over us too. I wonder!... that would be cool. Good hike for both of us.
Looks like a great trail! Nice!
WOW! First thank you for showing us that you are human and get winded on the trail. I have COPD and think I will pass on trying that trail. Not sure how you saw the tiny frog but great rescue. lol. As always great video with spectacular views. Great challenge.
2 days is impressive. I did it in 3 in the mid 1980's and thought I was gonna have to carry my buddy out. Ibuprofen saved him. Well done sirs.
I'm more impressed with YOU. It's only been in the last 5 or so years that advancements in fabrics have been making headway and going more mainstream. In the 80's you were probably carrying a good 30-40 maybe even 50 lbs on your backs. So props to you for doing it when backpacking was a TON harder. Much respect.
Yeah- I remember my target maximum weight then was 40 lbs
Cool challenge hike Jason. I know I couldn't do it I am to use to to the flat lands of Florida no real elevation changes here. Hope your foot injury heels fast for you.
Yea me too. I did go to medexpress and get an xray and no issues. But still icing and ibuprofening :(
Awesome video!! Pick yourself up a CNOC water bladder. Love mine. Much better than those evernew ones.
CNOC sent me one to test out. I do have another Evernew ready to go, but I'll give the Vecto a shot.
My Evernew leaked in the same exact place after only a week on trail. I saw Liz Kidder went thru multiple ones too on her thru hike. I’m definitely switching to the Vecto CNOC
I have the new Vecto. It's good but it does feel a little weird rolling it down. It also takes longer to filter because the bag is like a balloon way softer than an evernew.
Ever try the katadyn? I use the 2L. Super fast flow rate though rumor has it that they don’t last as long as sawyer squeeze
The BeFree? Nah not going to bother. Seen multiple reviews that it gets clogged fast and only last so many liters
This was a great video. It is one of my favorite videos of yours of all time. Thanks for bringing us along. See you on the next one.
I just watched your video on a Black Forest Trail magnificent Trail it look like you kicked your butt a little bit and it also looks like you had a lot of fun getting your feet wet blisters at all
glad to see that no one Tapped Out and everyone made it safe back to the cars from an extremely wet Trail
Yes we were as well. It was awesome Greg kept pushing and had a burger waiting for him.
Hey bud when are you going to do porcupine mountains in the upper peninsula of Michigan ?? Or do pictured rocks from grand marais to munising in the U.P 42 miles ...just your thoughts if you are aware of these hikes and looked into them ??
I've looking into them. Not planning on doing them any time soon. Pictured rocks is super over crowded with day hikers. Not my type of place. Maybe one day.
Dude, awesome video as always! As usual it got me so stoked to get back to figuring out where I want to do my next backpacking adventure! I'm kind of tempted to do part of the Florida Trail since it's closest... it'd be interesting, but I'll be missing those mountain inclines I was accustomed to in AZ!
Just for kicks I looked up the FKT for this trail (BFT), someone has it clocked unsupported at 9hrs 44min! That just would not be enjoyable to me; I would feel like I missed it. I Like to soak it all in.
I'm sure that's just a trail run right?
It says it was the Standard Route. Which would make me assume a run of the entire 43 mi. fastestknowntime.com/route/black-forest-trail-pa
Also I hate that the bottles collapse with the Sawyer I do that same setup but I hear Sawyer is making a attachment called a bottle breather here soon so it won't do that
One of the most haunted
forrest's in the world and
even the trail. ☠👻
Nice adventure as always. @ 3.29 Jeremy is talking about how he wants to stay in shape after 2 ACL surgeries...did I heard correctly? 2 ACL surgeries?? I am still waiting on my left knee surgery resolution through the slow workers comp process fighting the undeniable denials of the insurance and I can not go hiking until that is done and over, probably another year? meanwhile I am looking for people who had this surgery done and are active hikers..Jeremy here is one of those I would like to ask him so many questions I have! at times it seems as if I will never be able to hike rough terrain ever again but seen him here gives me a lot of recharge and fuel on my hopes!
You heard correctly. He's a beast.
I enjoy so much when you are climbing, filming and talking and saying that is hard to do so and talk at same time, I can not even think straight when climbing like that before but then again I am 0ver 70 pounds of my normal weight, so no wonder while trying to do Whitney I could only do 10 to 20 steps and had to stop to catch my breath for 2 to 5 min. Doctor told me taxing your heart like that can leave you dead in the mountain. I went to a cardiologist back in 2016 after I passed out for a minute after forcing myself to keep an steady slow climbing rate at Frenchman Mountain in Las Vegas; tests came out normal but I swear I thought I was going to check out right there! the thing is, if I can not climb what is the purpose of hiking? It is not so much fun to hike straight terrain, for as hard as climbing is on the body for us not fitted folks out there, I do not see other way to get fit or not to completely rust other than pushing those climbs! I can't really wait to be able to do so after fixing this darn knee because not being able to hike out have left me with only possibility of canoeing but only as much as my knee can take it which is not too much right now! -- At the end of the video I was wondering if you considered using waterproof socks and how would they perform in a hike this long, it may make a difference blister wise maybe? i am just ordering couple pairs to use when canoeing with my Klein water sandals; will try and see how it goes in my next plan trip 24 miles out and back on Nevada/Arizona Black canyon. Hopefully soon.
I have waterproof socks I use in my trail runners for snow. I wouldn't use them for normal trails like this one. You just have to deal with wet feet. I didn't notice the blister until the 2nd day. Didn't air out my feet for lunch the first. It was my fault. If something is waterproof that just means sweat wont dry.
I take ostio biflex for joints . sorry i butchered spelling lol. Rt 44 is a great motorcycle ride and BFT is definitely on F#%k it list . great group of homies and terrific vidya!!
I'll check it out, thanks.
I guess this is not a colorblind friendly trip! Red and orange blazes haha.
Really not thought out well as far as colors lol.
Good job man. Looks like a great trail. Hope to get there someday. We still need to catch hike somewhere. You need sone of those Squincher packs let me know. I can get you tons of those. I think you still have my #.
What were the bars with the 3 egg whites? Didn't see a company on the package
Rx bars. Can find them at Walmart.
What month did you complete this hike?
I believe it was September. Perfect time to go
Do you always let the group get separated like that. Never had a trailing guy with a bad ankle you had to go find have ya?
Wasn't my hike plan. For covering this many miles it's best to go at your own pace. Nothing worse than a slow person trying to keep up and getting hurt. Or a fast person slowing down and not having fun. I was in the middle of the 2 fastest and the 2 slowest.
Outdoor Adventures I found a dude with a busted ankle on a day hike. He had nothing and his group left him. I had to stay overnight, find some shelter, build a fire and give him my food and water. They looked for him at 10 the next day. Not fun for anyone.
Is it possible to carry a rifle out there? I hear there are bears...did you guys see any wildlife like that? risks?
I guess anything is possible. I've not seen a bear in the area but they are out and about. Honestly don't worry about bears. Practice safe camping techniques and leave no trace principles and you will be fine.
@@FrozensAdventures thanks for your response bro
Been up there 3 times and never completed, going counter clockwise I have always seen a bear on the trail, gotten fairly close as one was hoofing it up the hill and looked as shocked and exhausted as me between mile 1-1.5
Other two times were flatter just after bridge and in distance. Plenty of observable claw marks, craziest was right on tree behind the hunting lodge.
Plenty of rattlesnakes on trail each time too in middle of path, almost certain to see some at 6 or 6.15 sunning themselves on the rocks at the vista in addition.
Have you ever tried to get with Sintax 77 and do a hike together?
I'd be open to it. He's pretty big time though. Not sure he would be interested.
Outdoor Adventures You both do great videos
@@wvjj7046 appreciate that. I've been watching him since his Mount Adams video. Long time.
Hey, love your channel. I'm planning a big loop hike of the Black Forest Trail and the Susquehannock Trail System at the end of the month. Did you happen to notice what the state either the South Link or North Link trail was? I'm concerned about it being too overgrown!
"It's cheeseburger time!" .... oops wrong channel. Great vid
Thanks. We all love sintax77 too.
Is this considered the North loop as in on alltrails?
It's both the north and south loops.
I’ve noticed that the Nero has webbing for the top of the shoulder strap. Does that ever irritate you?
That piece of webbing just holds it down to the pack. It never touches my shoulders. It's been a very comfortable pack. I think I've brought it on every trip this year but one.
great job. The BFT is awesome and ive actually had to bail on it in the winter when flooding was just too extreme. I did it in may with some friends after getting sent home in march. the slate quarries are great. Headed back with my wife to section the spur that leads to the old growth hemlocks. not part of the loop but worth the extra. Don't forget the golden eagle and bob weber trails. The bob weber is the hardest short hike you will ever do in PA. straight up and loose but 360 view at the top. its like 2 miles from the BFTH. Im planning a winter redux, bringing higher boots and microspikes. check out my pics on IG @chuckybuckets
BFT is no joke. 2 days is damn fast! great work.
Looks like a great trip! Not sure if you covered it in this vid or previous, but what hiking shoes are you wearing here?
Altra Lonepeak 3.5's. Been great but had to glue my insole down.
Thanks for the info. And for sharing your experiences!
Great job getting it done in 2! Now that you've done the BFT more than once, what starting point do you prefer? And clockwise or counter clockwise? Thanks!
Clockwise for an easier hike. I like where I started the first time at the tavern and main parking lot.
Thanks for the Vedic.. this will be my first back pack trail.
What all do I need?
Can u list please?
Thanks!
I'd suggest doing an overnight with a friend first. Head on up to your local REI they will be able to help you and when you are ready I have plenty of gear list videos dating back all the way to when I first started you can reference as well.
Did you ever do any testing on your tarp? I had a similar issue with mine and couldn't find a leak even after filling it up and holding it like a sack. Hasn't leaked since. Of course when it was dripping, I didn't take the time to inspect and ended up putting the tarp over the RL to get a steeper angle and prevent pooling. Thinking back though, it could have been the rain running down my suspension (which was touching the inside top of the tarp since it was a tight hang ) and then running down the inside to the center before dripping down.
I got to test it at the meetup last weekend it rained really hard. No water. I'm assuming it was from rain blowing under the RL because I always angle my head end down. Don't think it's a real issue. I was just freaking out about it.
PLEASE tell us what you do between hikes to go from dying in in three days to killing it in two. I’ve had one of those ready to tap out moments and need a little inspiration.
Haha, I'll actually be making a video about how I am conditioning for my AT thru hike soon.
Great hike so far. I need to start pushing myself like that for my JMT next year. I'm @ the 31 minute mark and thought I'd pause and comment.. You said your trying to leave no trace and there's already a fire pit and your by a creek and you just don't do that. Sorry man I just thought that was kinda funny. I'm really thinking you need to hike and camp with me and my buddies. We know how to start fires even when things are soggy. Buhahahahaha ;-) All seriousness though, I'm going to have to start going without a fire and learn that It'll just tire me out more gathering wood, etc. Save my energy.
I have no problems starting fires. I just don't like doing it because I'm usually tired when I get to camp. I don't like fires by water sources.
I know you do. Years back you made a video about making fires didn't you? I guess my humor isn't the best. Not sure why you don't like fires by water sources. Isn't that the best place? From what I've learned, you can douse the fire and make sure its out. That's the most important thing, so I thought.
Brilliant challenge enjoyed watching will check out Big foot farmers channels. I'm trying to do big miles but find my feet after 15 miles start developing blisters you got any good tips on beating the things. Cheers Karl
Dry your feet out at lunch and use some foot balm to keep cracking at bay.
Just did it before they clean that part of the trail. That was not a fun part. I love that trail. Thanks for the video.
They told me there was stinging nettle all the way up. I was really happy I didn't see any this trip.
great video my friend, very beautful views. really would of loved to of joined u. would of hired a goat or something.. xD
Do you have problems with the insoles in your lone peaks moving when they get wet? I had to glue the insoles in on my lone peaks to stop them from moving when they get wet.
Yes I did. I glued them down as well.
I'll watch after the Caps win.
Stomped on them Bruins I see. Pens and Caps tonight!
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