Hike in North Central Pennsylvania - 5 Dates for 2010-2011
The Susquehannock Lodge is in Potter County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours south of Buffalo. The hiking is first class on well-marked trails through hardwood forests often beside mountain streams. The bonus is that the area is relatively insect free. Hikes of 10  to 15 km (6 to 9 miles) are led daily. The Susquehannock Lodge provides comfortable accommodation and meals for hikers and cross-country skiers. There is a main lodge building with a large living room, dining room and south facing deck. There is also a carriage house with more private accommodation and the very popular "barn" at the back of the property with two large private rooms. Two private rooms are now available in a modular home tucked away at the foot of the hillside. The meals are so good that some of us now refer to it as “Club Ed” after Ed the owner. The lodge has a maximum capacity of about 35 hikers. There are many points of interest in the area for those that want a change from the hiking. Pennsylvania’s Lumber Museum, the site of the Austin Dam disaster, All Saints Church, Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon with its rail trail for biking, the gas lit town of Wellsboro, Coudersport home of the financially troubled Adelphia, Corning Glass Museum and a dark sky preserve.
Five Dates Each Year
- EASTER - Friday, April 2 to Monday, April 5, 2010
- The snow should be gone and we will get some “Spring Training” in on the trails. Ed will have a traditional Polish Easter dinner for us. I intend to arrive Thursday April 1st, with a hike planned for Friday. On Monday April 5th I plan a morning hike before heading home.
-
- CANADA DAY / 4th of JULY – Saturday, June 26 to Monday, July 5, 2010
- Celebrate Canada Day and the 4th of July weekend at the Lodge. The Bark Peelers' Convention – a fair with lots of wood skills competitions is usually at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. Stay as many days as you choose.
-
- LABOUR DAY – Monday, August 30 to Monday, September 6, 2010
- Labour Day with no labour. Ed cooks and we relax with the last of full summer. The deck is warm and an enjoyable place for a long “happy hour”. Stay as many days as you choose.
-
- THANKSGIVING – Friday, October 08 to Monday, October 11, 2010
- The colours are at their peak and the walking is great. This has proved popular in years past and it is a good idea to book early. Ed outdoes himself with a full turkey dinner and of course there is turkey soup and sandwiches on the deck before we head home.
-
- NEW YEARS – Monday, December 27, 2010 to Saturday, January 1, 2011
- A great way to unwind after the hectic holiday season. We will hike every day, a little shorter than our normal hikes so we can spend a little longer relaxing in front of the fireplace. Ed promises a special New Years Dinner, Greg promises a martini.
Information about Pricing, Rooms and Meals
Pricing for 2009 in USD. Semi private room, $60.00. Private room $70.00 per person per day, double occupancy. Price includes breakfast, packed lunch, dinner and lodging. There are many options for rooms including two new private rooms in the main Lodge, two very spacious private rooms above the barn, a home tucked against the forest with two private rooms and private sitting area, kitchen and laundry and a suite above the carriage house with three bedrooms and a private sitting area. Semi private rooms are in the main lodge and private rooms are located in the carriage house.
Reservations
For reservations please contact Carol at the Lodge, telephone (814) 435-2163 or e-mail.
Lodge Address/Location
Susquehannock Lodge, 5039 U.S. 6 West, Ulysses, PA 16948 (814) 435-2163. Check the maps on the Susquehannock Lodge website. Google Maps links > Lodge Location
Map Resources (order early)
You will need maps of New York State and Pennsylvania; the maps issued by the states are better than the CAA/AAA. They are available at no charge and take about 3 weeks to arrive. New York 1-800-225-5697 and Pennsylvania 1-800-847-4872.
Crossing Border
The easiest and best identification at the Canada/U.S. border is a valid passport. When crossing into the U.S. do not bring in any food, i.e. meats, fruits, vegetables, this could cause delays and problems for you. There are lots of food stores along the way to purchase what you may need. Both Canada and the U.S. have border wait time websites that may be helpful. If the Peace Bridge, Fort Erie to Buffalo, looks too busy try the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls.
How I Get There
Listed below is the route that I have travelled from Ontario for many years and found it pleasant with very little traffic after Buffalo. If you wish to see this route on Google Maps click here.When you get to this map be sure to zoom in to see details and drag the map to follow the route.
- QEW to Fort Erie
- Cross at the Peace Bridge to Buffalo
- Directly ahead of you is an on ramp to Interstate 190
- Interstate 190 through Buffalo to Interstate 90
- Interstate 90 west – towards Erie
- Stay in the right hand lane and take the first exit
- Hwy 400 south to its end where it becomes Hwy 16
- Hwy 16 south to a stop light at Hwy 39
- Hwy 39 east to Arcade
- In the centre of Arcade turn right, south on Hwy 98
- Hwy 98 merges with Hwy 243 and continue to Canadea
- At Canadea turn right, south, on Hwy 19
- Hwy 19 through Wellsville (a good stop for beer/wine)
- At the Pennsylvania border the highway number changes to 449
- Hwy 449 to the end at Route 6
- Turn right, west and the Lodge is 3 km on the left, south side of the highway
Links
|
