Appalachian Trail Section Hike -RT183 to RT 61

Details: We will be backpacking approx 14 miles across 3 days.  Departing from the state game lands on Rt 183 and hiking the ridge to the AT Lot in Port Clinton on RT 61.  The trail is relatively flat and should make for a great beginner trip.   

Trip Plan:

Starting location:   Parking for the starting location will be off of RT183, parking will be on the right in the state games lands lot just before the Appalachian Trail crosses 183 if you are heading northbound.   40°31'37.1"N 76°13'24.8"W

Friday:  We will depart Friday evening, 5/15 at approx. 5:00PM.  We will head north for approx. 2.8 miles to our first campsite.  

Saturday: We will hike approx. 8.1 to 9.1 miles before setting up camp.  We will stop at the Eagles Nest shelter for lunch.  

Sunday: We will have approx. 3.9 miles to the trail head in Port Clinton and should be there around 11.  

Pickup Location: Parking will be at the trailhead parking on RT61.  40.57852781211016, -76.02394821326885