This was Day 2 of a very short two-day hike on the AT South, from PA 645 parking to the William Penn Shelter and then back over to the 501 Shelter. This section between 645 and the 501 shelter was very easy, nearly flat, and pretty much rock free except near the 501 shelter. There were a couple nice views along this route and an interesting blue blaze trail around AT mile 1194, just south of Fisher Overlook, that led to a pretty cool stone river. Fisher Overlook has a couple of really nice fire rings there too. The 501 shelter is very interesting and a bit more like a single room cabin. It is located a few hundred yards South of the Route 501 road crossing. The structure has a large picnic table in the center, a dozen bunks, some chairs, and a nice resource area where the log is. Outside are lots of picnic tables, a solar shower, water (piped in winter at the caretaker’s house), and ample tent sites. During winter, there is access to a nice privy down a red blaze trail. The site is right along Route 501 and food can be delivered to the parking area along the road. There are signs that prohibit “car camping”…so don’t expect to drive to the close parking and stay overnight. Mileage from PA 645 to William Penn was only 2.1 miles. Day 2 I hiked back to the 501 shelter and then to the 645 parking, making for an 8.2 mile total trip.
@0:42 – Parking / Road Crossing at PA 645 @2:06 – Mystery Pink Blaze @2:26 – Blue Blaze to Stone River @3:33 – Fisher Overlook and Fire Rings @4:55 – Route 501 Crossing @6:21 – Route 501 Shelter @9:17 – Water @9:47– Privy
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This was Day 1 of a very short two day hike on the AT South, from PA 645 parking to the William Penn Shelter and then back over to the 501 Shelter. This section between 645 and William Penn was very easy, nearly flat, and pretty much rock free. There were limited views through the trees along this section of trail. The tent sites and spring are off the trail to the North along a short blue blaze trail. The sprig was working well and there are a huge number of great tent sites. The shelter and privy are off to the South along another short blue blaze trail. The shelter is one of the better ones I’ve seen. It is two stories and has a nice fire pit. The privy gets a solid B. There was a small group there when I arrived, which is why I decided to stay here for the night instead of hiking another 4 miles back to the 501 Shelter. I’ll post 501 Shelter as a part 2 to this video. We got a nice fire going and played a game of Exploding Kittens (I won) and then we called it a night. It was about 30 degrees overnight and it flurried a bit. My Enlightened Equipment Enigma-H.E. Custom 30 degree quilt kept me warm. This is my liast hike for 2018. Have a Happy New Year!
Mileage from PA 645 to William Penn was only 2.1 miles. Day 2 I hiked back to the 501 shelter and then to the 645 parking making for a 8.2 mile total trip.
@0:21 – Parking at PA 645 @2:05 – William Penn Shelter and Spring Junction @4:10 – Spring at William Penn Shelter @5:48 – Shelter Area @7:24 – William Penn Shelter @8:54 – Dinner @9:51 – Privy
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