5/16/15

Lower Shamokin Falls and Rockfish Valley River Trails - May 16, 2015

Nelson County beckoned eight hikers including Karen Rockwell and her pup- Gus, John Waits, CJ Woodburn, John Brandt, Leon Gorman, Brian Muszynski, Grace Neal, and Marit Anderson (leader).We started the morning with the cooler, Lower Shamokin Falls Trail along Stoney Creek with a 4 mile hike and then proceeded to the Rockfish Valley Trails to meander 1.3 miles along the Rockfish River. Temperatures were really picking up so a few folks took a dip.  But the best antidote for parched throats was a lunchtime stop at the newly renovated Bold Rock Cidery.  We enjoyed sampling the various hard ciders and staying cool under the shade trees on the back patio.  It was a nice day of hiking, identifying wildflowers, and enjoying each others company.  Grace had not hiked with our PATC group since a year ago, so we were especially grateful to have her drive from near Bedford to join us.  Cheers!
Crossing Stoney Creek

Brian, John W., and Karen enjoying cookies and energy bars

John B. takes the plunge at a pool on  Lower Shamokin Falls

One of the many cascading waterfalls

Rockfish Valley Trails - far end of Rockfish River

Gus is ready for swimming

Bold Rock Cidery

Marit is glad to have Grace back out hiking after a broken back
submitted by Marit Anderson

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