+Quoddy Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 There has been some interest in hitting TRL's new long hike multi Stokes State Forest Petroglyph Trail Challenge as a group hike. I am planning to head out with the REAL Quoddy relatively early on Sunday morning with the hope of making this #1000. I would welcome the company of anyone who wants to make this 8.6 mile hike and do what looks like an outstanding 5 part multi. Please plan to meet and begin the hike at 8:30 at the end of Coursen Road. Coordinates roughly N41 12.252 W074 45.933. Weather is forecast to be great...Partly Cloudy with the high in the 30's. Hope to see you there! Quote
+Team Perrito Blanco Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 dadgum, I wish I wasn't working this weekend! Quote
+fosterbass Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 I'm trying to juggle a few things so I can join you. Looks like a lovely hike. Quote
+briansnat Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Great cache and hike but snow on the ground will make this one very, very tough. But I don't think they received as much snow there as the rest of NJ did, so it may not be an issue. Quote
+Barefoot Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Darn! If I didn't have to work till 08:00 or so I'd be in. Who knows, mebbe if the snow melts enough and I get relieved early....... Happy 1000! Quote
+geobernd Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Since I didn't make it last weekend (as I had hoped): It sound like fun - and I'd love to be there for your #1000 I'll try to make it (should know by Saturday) - I'll post again Quote
+trail hound Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 I will try to make it ..I'd really enjoy being part of your 1000th find... Maybe Kev can fill us in on how difficult this will be with snow on the ground? Quote
+avroair Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 I should be able to make it. Yay early morning slog thru the snow! Quote
+Team Rampant Lion Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 The snow will be a good equalizer for the group approach - Avroair might actually have to bring his GPS. Really, stages 1 and 3 could be very tough with greater than an inch or so of snow on the ground. The other are a bit more obvious with the help of the clue. I'd give you a number for a phone-a-friend but I'll be on a plane throughout the day. With this talented crew, I'm sure you can find them. Bring a towel to dry off the petroglyphs so you can see them. Good luck! Quote
+briansnat Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Really, stages 1 and 3 could be very tough with greater than an inch or so of snow on the ground. . Not anymore. I used orange spraypaint on the trees and painted an arrow pointing to each stage, with the words "look here". Its really big, you can't miss it. You're welcome in advance. Quote
+Quoddy Posted February 14, 2006 Author Posted February 14, 2006 Here's a good description of the access and a actual set of coordinates for the parking...taken from Team R2's description for the nearby Stoney Lake Micro. "Enter stokes state forest off of Route 206 in Sandyston. Go straight through the gate, and stay straight on this paved park road until you reach the end. There will be a small childrens park and fields off to your left and a picnic area in front of you. Take a right. Drive up there and park in the big parking area (can't miss it) at about N 41 12.183 W 74 46.356" Quote
+TeamHopewell Posted February 15, 2006 Posted February 15, 2006 1/2 of TeamHopewell will be there! Quote
+Team Perrito Blanco Posted February 15, 2006 Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) 1/2 of TeamHopewell will be there! Which half? Nobody will go if it's you. Edited February 15, 2006 by Team Perrito Blanco Quote
+TeamHopewell Posted February 15, 2006 Posted February 15, 2006 I'll be the man who speaks in the woods with no woman to hear. I'll be right!! Quote
+marlin01 Posted February 15, 2006 Posted February 15, 2006 I'd like to join you but it's the one weekend this month that I'll be upstate. Maybe next time. Quote
+lakelady Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 I very much hope to join the group on Sunday. I will post on Saturday one way or the other. Quote
+Walkin' Ed Posted February 16, 2006 Posted February 16, 2006 I'm planning on being there to help celebrate this milestone cache. Quote
+Team Rampant Lion Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 The good news is that the recent warmer weather has melted a lot of the snow up this way (we only got about 10" during the storm last week) so there is a good chance all stages will be findable. The bad news is that it is supposed to be very cold this weekend so bundle up. Good luck! TRL Quote
+Quoddy Posted February 17, 2006 Author Posted February 17, 2006 Good news...the cache was done Friday the 17th by cerberus1 with no snow problem. Everything looks good to go...OK, it's going to be cold, but as long as we keep moving. For those with the time constraint problem, we can leave a car or two near the stage five end of the trek, otherwise I'm all for hiking the round trip and enjoying a sunny winter day. Quote
+lakelady Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I am looking forward to helping to celebrate Quoddies 1000th and enjoying the area. I plan to be there. Quote
+JoiseyGirl Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I so wish I could make this group hike along with the rest of the gang but unfortunately I have other obligations, although I thought I might be able to sneak out for a few hours its just not going to work for me. Have a great time everyone see ya on the trails Quote
+avroair Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I cant make it. Family plans have taken over. This really bums me out. Can you get to 999 then make the event 1000 Quote
+Team Rampant Lion Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Just a note, the road up to the stage 5 area is closed until April so you won't be able to get a car up there. I was bummed about that too as it would have made placing the cache a LOT easier. Lugging 40 pounds of rocks and a 50 cal ammo can up this trail added a difficulty few stars for me. Quote
+klizich Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Hey Quoddy, congrats on the upcoming 1K! Unless something comes up at the absolute last minute, I will plan on being there for this hike. See ya there I hope! klizich Quote
+geobernd Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) Waypoints loaded Batteries charged Warm cloth ready Geobernd ready I'll be there - Looking forward to tomorrows group hike! Edited February 18, 2006 by geobernd Quote
+Packanack Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 Pictures, be sure to post pictures for those of us who would like to go, but can't. Quote
+briansnat Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) Bring plenty of batteries if you're using alkaline. I went through 2 sets of fresh Duracells in a tad over 3 hours today. It was ccccccold on Bearfort Mtn! Edited February 19, 2006 by briansnat Quote
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