Every year, we like to host special trips for beginner backpackers. This is one of those trips: an easy backpack in, with no elevation, set up tent and firewood in different locations, handle your business in the woods, and easy backpack out. Two days/1 night with amazing people.

As if that wasn't awesome enough, what makes this particular trip extra-special is that we’ll be exploring a series of abandoned highway tunnels! Yes, PA built a complete highway - with tunnels! - and then just abandoned it. Then they converted into a hiking trail. So, it's also a giant Sidemission trip for anyone interested in exploring these tunnels.

*This trip has been Scouted for safety. Learn more about Scouting Trips.

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAY 1

11am Arrive at trailhead
11:20am Begin trip
4:30p Arrive at campsite
5:30p Set up campsite

DAY2

~11am packup campsite
12p Everyone welcome to brunch at a local restaurant.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This trip is included at no additional charge when you get your Hiking Pass, Superquick Pass or Annual Pass!
This trip is ideal for BEGINNERS. See How We Rate Trips.
Roundtrip shuttle available. 2% of your shuttle reservation will go towards supporting The Sharing Outdoor Spaces Fund.
Buy a #sidemissions teeshirt on our companion shop!
Borrow a backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, or a camp chair for this trip - for free! (While supplies last). Pro-tip: If it doesn't fit in 1 pack, you shouldn't bring it.
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Before you go, review the below:

Pickup times and locations for roundtrip transportation sent via email after you've booked your trip.

TRIP DETAILS (I.E. TIME, DATE, DESCRIPTIONS) POSTED HERE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR ANY REASON. Details regarding your trip will be emailed to you after you book.

*What's is a Side Mission? Side Missions are things we do on trips that are not on our schedule or itinerary; when we're on a trip and we spontaneously add a completely unexpected detour. Most of our trips gently nudge you push past your comfort zone. Side Missions are for people who have no comfort zones. Side Mission are never be canceled due to weather. Consequently, Side Missions are NOT covered by our insurer and as a result, you should be aware that you will do them AT YOUR OWN RISK. That said, for everyone’s safety, your Host will always check out a Side Mission first and if they give the "All-Clear", the rest of the group can proceed. You will be reminded of how Side Missions work during your trip’s safety briefing. Non-compliance; or if your Host determines any aspect of a Side Mission is unsafe for any reason means that the entire Side Mission will be immediately stopped.