This 18.4 mile point to point hike lies entirely in the Elk State Forest. Yes, there are Elk in Pennsylvania. We completed this hike many times and have only seen Elk once. Best bet to see an elk is drive on Route 555 between Dents Run and Benezette. You should see them picking apples from trees in front yards. This hike starts just east of Dents Run and ends in Benezette.
Day 1 is 11.4 miles to a camp above Dents Run
Day 2 is 6.8 miles mostly downhill to Benezette. Most people stop at the Benezette Hotel for one of their famous Elk burgers. Don’t worry it’s farm raised Elk.
The hike starts with a climb along Little Bear Run
I think this sign has been on the tree awhile
If you hike in Pennsylvania, eventually you will be on an old forest road.
Belle Draft
Climb up from Belle Draft gets a little rocky
Food plot for elk and deer
I will post additional pictures from later trips. I would characterize this hike as a nice walk in the woods. One thing I do like is the campsite we use, it is very quiet and remote. Added bonus: it does not get used much so typically there is a lot of wood lying around for the campfire.
ELK TRAIL 2011
Elk, at least their butts anyway
Breakfast in bed, sometimes it’s just hard to get out of a warm sleeping bag.
Breakfast in bed, sometimes it’s just hard to get out of a warm sleeping bag.
2012
HAPPY TRAILS, STEVE