100 Degree Hammock Camping - Thunderstorms on the Black Forest Trail

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3 days of Backpacking, Thunderstorms & Hammock Camping in Heavy Rain on a section of Pennsylvania’s Black Forest Trail.
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For this adventure, I headed out for a 3 day, 2 night solo backpacking trip in Pennsylvania’s Tiadaghton State Forest. The full Black Forest Trail is a rugged 43 mile loop with 8,550′ of elevation gain that I’ve done in the past and really enjoyed.
Facing a July forecast in the triple digits with thunderstorms, and the fact that my last solo hike was a pretty intense one, I decided to scale the mileage back this time. My general plan was to simply go into the woods and use the network of connector trails to come up with a route on the fly, based on how the weather played out from day to day.
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Trailhead Used: Pine Creek Rail Trail Access Area by Wolfe’s General Store
41°28’15.6″N 77°30’05.8″W
Slate Run, PA 17769
The trailhead is on the other side of the auto bridge, behind the Hotel Manor inn / pub. Parking immediately at the trailhead is for day use only. No overnight parking is permitted in the hotel’s parking lot by the actual trailhead.
Trails Used Day 1
Park at the Slate Run Rail Trail parking lot
Head over the auto bridge and make a right.
Begin the loop at the Black Forest Trailhead, located in the lot behind Hotel
Manor.
Black Forest Trail
Setup camp along Red Run Creek on the Black Forest Trail
This is a large campsite with a fire ring and room for several tents or hammocks located right by the creek. This is the first water source I encountered all day. According to the guide book, there is a spring on the ridge about 2.75 miles in, but I didn’t notice it on my hike.
Day 1 Mileage: 6 miles
Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,499′
Day 1 Gross Descent: 1,193′
Trails Used Day 2
Continue on the Black Forest Trail
Old Supply Trail (this shortcut leaves the BFT shortly after reaching Francis Rd)
Reconnect with the Black Forest Trail
BFT crosses Slate Run Road
Setup camp along Slate Run Creek
Day 2 Mileage: 6 miles
Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,430′
Day 2 Gross Descent: 1,594′
Day 3
Continue on the Black Forest Trail
Return to the Slate Run Rail Trail Recreation Area Parking Lot
Day 3 Mileage: 2 miles
Day 3 Gross Elevation Gain: 152′
Day 3 Gross Descent: 295′
Grand Total Mileage: 14 miles
Grand Total Gross Elevation Gain: 3,081
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Black Forest Trail Guide amzn.to/2W3ogII
ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack www.ula-equipment.com/product...
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Dutchware Gear Chameleon Hammock with Beetle Buckle Suspension dutchwaregear.com/product/cha...
Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt www.hammockgear.com/premium-b...
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Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp www.hammockgear.com/dyneema-f...
DIY Cat Can Alcohol Stove
Vargon Aluminum Windscreen amzn.to/3BPUOFl
Light My Fire Mini Fire Steel Striker amzn.to/30S3rxm
Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot amzn.to/2GR7AJX
Sea to Summit Long Handled Spork amzn.to/3lBguOW
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus amzn.to/3uYZ1TP
Outdoor Research Helium III Rain Jacket amzn.to/2BiSnB1
Outdoor Vitals Satu Adventure Pants bit.ly/36Hd85J
La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoes amzn.to/3hyKrMi
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp amzn.to/2YVsp0A
Benchmade Bugout EDC Folding Knife amzn.to/2JVfBS5
Casio ProTrek F-30 Smartwatch amzn.to/3dtY7Xj
Packit Gourmet Backpacking Meals www.packitgourmet.com/
Spot X Satellite Messenger amzn.to/3adSjBr
Camera Gear used for this episode
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@whiterook85 2 года назад

Check out more adventures from "It's Go Time Camp" at ru-vid.com/show-UCE24cZMP11Wb4w6vbHrFDPg Shawn and I have a great time there. Good food, good friends.

@uptrail7169 2 года назад

I've been watching your channel for 7 years now. Good Luck hunting at the cabin! This will be the big buck year:)

@whiterook85 2 года назад

@@uptrail7169 Thanks, we are hoping for it. I'll have a lot of opportunity this fall.

@barbararobbins5309 2 года назад

It was great to see another Sintax77 video! I noticed it last night as I was ready to go to sleep, and decided to wait until I awoke so I could give it my full attention. First of all, kudos to you for braving the heat. I don't do hot well at all. I was just in rural Ohio this past weekend for a family reunion and some cemetery searches, and it was only about 86 as our family gathering was outside and that, coupled with a few treks around cemeteries, wore me out. It was much nicer to sit up in my bed this morning with a cup of tea, and enjoy your hike vicariously, Those storms looked and sounded vicious; glad you were careful. Thanks for the chili shoutout. It looks like that spicy goodness came in handy just when you needed a good pick me up. I'll get some more out to you for your next adventure. I'm glad you were able to find your phone easily. I now have the air pods pro, and yes, they are wonderful. It is nice that you have your dad's cabin to enjoy. I absolutely love my little cedar chalet in the Smokies . It's not as rustic as yours, as I need my creature comforts as a/c, running water, hot tub, etc, but I still get to eat outside, gaze at the sky , and listen to the birds sing. In fact ,I will do that from my deck, shortly, here at home in good ole Music City, where I have a tree filled back yard full of birds and squirrels. Thanks for another adventure enjoyed vicariously from my bed, and also for the surf shark link. I have a European trip coming up soon, and I may well check that out. It might be nice to get some local Comcast in Paris, without having the old "you are geographically blocked from viewing" message. Keep Hiking and Stay safe!

@paulkick7870 2 года назад

Those hundred degree hikes with lightning out here in CA usually result in wildfires. Glad to see the rain in your video. Thanks for sharing!

@BrianRRenfro 2 года назад

Daaaaayyyyuuummmm Surfshark got their money's worth on that one! Most do like 30 seconds! You done made an infomercial!

@Paul_onions 2 года назад

I took a nap.

@BrianRRenfro 2 года назад

@@Paul_onions You could have actually went on a thru hike of the AT, come home, and still caught the tail end of that pitch!

@daeholm 2 года назад

Sintax and rain. The classic combo.

@Saints4life 2 года назад

As a Northeastern Pa native I have to say this past summer was horrible with humidity. I give you so much credit hiking/camping in the unbearable weather, especially alone. Thank you for taking us on your adventures.

@itcantbetruebutis7778 2 года назад

This summer now no rain hmm no coincidences remember that

@itcantbetruebutis7778 2 года назад

My how times have changed since yesterday...

@earnhar768 2 года назад

Glad Sara sat this one out. After the whole beans and tent misstep last video, getting struck by lightning this trip probably would be frowned upon. Glad you got out of there ok. 😂

@SunkistSquirt 2 года назад

Great video (as usual). Rule #1: Always setup shelter prior to anything else when you reach camp. *New Rule* #2: You have got to show your cheeseburger choice at the end of every video. Loved it!!!! Thanks for the hike!

@joshuapearce7658 2 года назад

I fully endorse these rules😅

@KM00Youtube 2 года назад

I'm speechless watching you encounter the drastic changes of weather and still come out smelling like a rose! You can literally feel the comfort of the cabin, satisfaction of the home made cheeseburger and the anticipation of a hot shower moving into a long relaxing chill out! 😎 Love watching your videos, learning along the way. Thanks for posting!

@itcantbetruebutis7778 2 года назад

Called living some people forgot how to do it

@KM00Youtube 2 года назад

@@itcantbetruebutis7778 Sadly, I agree and at times, guilty of that....

@itcantbetruebutis7778 2 года назад

@@KM00RU-vid me too your not alone.. watching other people living sometimes fills in the holes in our lives and we experience it to degree thru others experiences.. don't ever give up. All tomorrow will ever be is a Chance to live and learn...

@KM00Youtube 2 года назад

@@itcantbetruebutis7778 🥰 thanks for your words, I think you actually pulled me in off the ledge!

@itcantbetruebutis7778 2 года назад

I care about people. I don't like to see anyone hurting! Your stronger than you think you are! You have to believe in yourself that you are here for a reason! To take our pain and the hurt we carry in life, and turn it into something positive. They want us to feel alone and isolated but I swear to you, you are not alone. We're all more connected than we think. Instead of all the hate, I'd rather love and find common ground.. keep your head up and find uour purpose again...we all lose our way in life. The key is believing in yourself.. and taking the first step toward a happier tomorrow!!

@MrJessehenning 2 года назад

Yes!!! Again, as always, perfect timing!

@mountainclawoutdoors 2 года назад

Finally! I'm so glad we got to see the cheeseburger at the end of the hike. Show more of them if you could, even if it's just a picture. Great video.

@RandyPollock 2 года назад

Thanks for the escape from the daily grind... summer hiking at its best.

@AlexT1212 2 года назад

Getting to see you make a cheeseburger was strangely satisfying ..like as a viewer, you finally get your reward instead of just say your getting one. More cheeseburger endings please! haha Awesome video as ever :D

@jimmyjamgto5448 2 года назад

I’ve actually watched this one twice. I really like your videos man. I haven’t been able to get out in the woods for about a month now and this video sure made me happy. You really do a great job with these. Thanks!

@SalLeeHolland 2 года назад

Wow that was some storm. Nice to see you actually getting your cheeseburger. Stay safe!

@johnnySMALLpepper Год назад

Fun video. Really some challenges and great scenery. Thanks for taking us along

@anthonysandqvist7704 2 года назад

I love your videos keep Up the great work my friend from down Under

@sintax77 2 года назад

Thanks, Anthony!

@ewengillies9826 2 года назад

Well .. this one had it all even a lost phone. Awesome adventure in adverse weather conditions but your resilience showed us how easy it was for you to contain the elements. Best bit .. that burger at the end .. enjoyed it with you. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us mate. Bushyboy Oz.

@sintax77 2 года назад

Thanks, Ewen. Glad you enjoyed it!

@dpellek74 2 года назад

@@sintax77 your a coward for never addressing the evps

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 года назад

A nice little hike. Amazing weather. At least the bugs gave you a rest!!! Thanks for the share.

@anthonyremotecollaboration7332 2 года назад

Great demo of hammock camping in hot, humid and stormy conditions with heavy rainfall. When rain approaches, I'll be ready to quickly setup the tarp and be able to sit on a foam pad and make a cuppa.

@scottbutler1561 2 года назад

Great video. I appreciate the normal frugal menu carried in "America's most popular lightweight luggage".

@Droptineful 2 года назад

Great video! Headed up your way next weekend to the Grand Canyon for our annual leaf change trip.👍🏻🇺🇸

@sintax77 2 года назад

Nice, Have fun!

@Starscreamlive 2 года назад

Yes! We finally get to see Cheeseburger Time again! Another awesome video.👍

@KandL0921 2 года назад

Never thought we were ever going to get a new video. Lol

@PedersonPantry 2 года назад

Love the deer camp videos! Wish you could/would make some again. I Loved watching both your and your dads perspectives! Regardless it’s mandatory viewing for me leading up to the Minnesota deer season 😀

@db.mc2 2 года назад

Thank you Shawn, appreciate all the hard work to share this, stay safe, be well my friend 👊 👍

@RuthRader Год назад

Sure is grand watching this in January 2023. Happy New Year, Syntax77! There’s mucho snow on the ground and I love the drift on My windowsill while watching Your Summertime videos! 😅🌴

@THESHAODOWCAMPER 2 года назад

That was just great. Thanks for taking us along.

@wazoologist 2 года назад

Thank you, another enjoyable vid! Always like your down to earth vids, with the problems or struggles you encounter (and overcome). Nice ending and burger!!! 😀

@DocChrysler 2 года назад

Great hike vid! We finally get CHEESEBURGER TIME! I wish at the end you'd just pop a still picture of your post hike burgers.It's great today we get the cooking session. More burger pics in the vids !🍔

@PumpkinVillage 2 года назад

That was some serious thunder for sure. Nice job staying calm. Thanks for another great video. Take care, Al

@dont138 2 года назад

Just took my daughter for her first camping trip right on pine creek this past weekend! One of my favorite places to hike.

@jenniesuter4402 2 года назад

Enjoyed the hike as always!

@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642 2 года назад

Great video buddy thanks for sharing I watch your dad’s channel all the time. Glad you got off of the mountain safely. Hope you all have a great weekend.

@DerangedSurvival 2 года назад

Beautiful views, Great campsite by the stream. Nothing like listening to the water all night. Damn almost lost your phone, lucky you had the blue field of vision haha. That was some heavy rain. Love the transition from the woods to the dark sky at 50ish mins. Nothing like a burger after a hike!! Great video man.

@sintax77 2 года назад

Thanks, Eric. It wasn't the most ideal circumstance to set up camp, waking up to the sound slate run sure was nice.

@livinlarge1247 Год назад

Had a 78 CJ-7 38" TSLs 400 SBC, Lockers...put alot of time into that thing. Dad put it down & pissed me off & I gave it away. Never could make him proud. Nothing I did was in alignment to: "How's that Jeep coming along." Almost always negativity. Great guy though. Great coach. Loved by everyone.

@Roger-ny9xr 2 года назад

All in all looks like you had a good time. Keep on hiking on.

@bigcountry022885 2 года назад

Love these trails I have lived in tioga County my hole life

@stacksmasher 2 года назад

Yea the first time I get a taste of "Thunder Clap" lighting it scared the crap out of me.

@markkrebs1141 2 года назад

Thank you for another terrific video. I know a little something about hot weather I live in Arizona. It’s finally starting to cool of into the 90 to 100 during the day and around mid 60’s at night.

@KevinFryAdventures 2 года назад

Looks like a beautiful area!

@danielgolite 2 года назад

My favorite trail. Thanks for the video.

@katherinekinnaird4408 2 года назад

My goodness! I have been close to ground zero when thunder and lightning let go. Yes it's very loud and knocked me to my knees without being hit. I was scared.

@VelcorHF 2 года назад

Damn dude, That rain came quick. Good deploy time on that tarp :D

@melvinroehm821 2 года назад

Couple crazy soakers for the summer..butiful country...great video...

@finalmage6 2 года назад

I tried hammock camping in Texas recently. It was 88 degrees at 3 a.m...and even in my hammock, completely uncomfortable for sleeping 😢

@laffitteoutdoors 2 года назад

Full bug net for sure. We could use a humidity net out here lately. Glad you stayed comfortable and dry!

@Efntodd 2 года назад

Beautiful hike 👌

@Paul_onions 2 года назад

These videos always remind me how beautiful and lucky I am to be from Colorado.😄

@DaveCollierCamping 2 года назад

Awesome video- great info

@areaone3813 2 года назад

Wow that is some silky lush vegetative forest there. I have not been here but that may change for next summer. How beautiful. It is not far from where I am in the Allegheny National Forest.

@sintax77 2 года назад

Not far at all im the grand scheme of things! You should definitely check it out. The full backpacking loop is amazing as well. Although, I really did like soaking things in a bit more with this shorter circuit as well.

@Jarhead56 2 года назад

Really liked the homemade cheeseburger touch at the end. You make semi miserable trips seem fun so keep doing what you’re doing and all the best!!

@VSTELEVISION 2 года назад

Wonderful places! These are the routes I like most of all. It is very similar to the mountainous part of the Krasnodar Territory. Thank you for the video! Best wishes from Russia!

@bucky716 2 года назад

Hammock for the win in that weather! Hunker down with ease vs trapped in a sauna.

@frankmcnamee3318 2 года назад

I did not think I'd see a new hot weather syntax video for the rest of time.

@uptrail7169 2 года назад

We went down to the Cumberland Gap in late July and it was hot with scattered thunderstorms. You sure did get the weather on your trip. Another great job with your video! I ordered some dehydrated burgers to make cheeseburgers for my next trip:)

@michaelbarton3530 2 года назад

Dude that master p ramen gumbo has me dying laughing!

@sintax77 2 года назад

I had high hopes for those No Limit Noodles...

@barbararobbins5309 2 года назад

@@sintax77 I am double glad you had that spicy chili. I know you need your spices to keep the blood flowing!

@briancolson5179 2 года назад

Rap Snacks....LOL! Did it make you say, "ughhhhhh"? LOL Great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

@robertguthrie1894 2 года назад

Thank you for another awesome video

@sectortech12b8 2 года назад

That chile sounds pretty good

@beawriting 2 года назад

If you were there in late June, the hubby and I were in that thunderstorm in PA. We were camping pretty high up and yes, it was intense. Glad you were ok. 😀

@dougcantrell6156 2 года назад

Another great video ! I think I would of been a little nervous about hanging a hammock between 2 trees during thunderstorms! oh , and thanks for letting us see you fix an actual cheeseburger!

@josephlashley3166 Год назад

We in Florida need to mist water to get away from flooding. Sub Pump water with a sub pump through a filter to mist nozzles? It will get moisture from the ground.

@RickMunday 2 года назад

Great video! Looks like a great trip. The only thing that made me double take is the way you assembled your burger :-) mustard is on the hot side, mayo on the cold side. So the Mayo should be with the lettuce and tomato. :-)

@ItsAdventureTime1 2 года назад

I don't understand why people call summer hiking season...It's the only time of year I actually take off from hiking. Humidity, storms, bugs, heat, snakes. It is the absolute worst time of year to hike lol

@graynano8695 2 года назад

Nice little Easter Egg at 14:10....had to slow it down to see, but I caught it😉

@notquiteultralight1701 2 года назад

You and mike fid a trip based out of the cabin like a year snd a half ago

@phyllismulkey3778 2 года назад

beautiful place

@zr2trackerjoe 2 года назад

I literally try to spend as much time in this area as possible being local is great. Lol. Hope ya got a burger at the Manor!

@josephlashley3166 Год назад

You can always cool down with water? Lite lite sprinkles it. The evaporation will cool you.

@DanielOutdoors 2 года назад

Sintax77 you doing RU-vid all time now? Nice cabin. You been doing this for a long time. Creds for visiting Norway too hope you and your wife had a nice time.

@dangrant665 2 года назад

I always thought it would be cool to see your after-hike cheeseburger for each video

@papajeff5486 2 года назад

“I got a feeling it could change real quick”…big thunder rolls, right on point. Heh, heh…. Texas

@cassandralesh8536 2 года назад

Always, when I make camp, I build a fire and then set up my shelter before I do anything else.

@lesterjones9335 2 года назад

Good to see someone else likes reapers

@linh8997 2 года назад

Hiking in heat and humidity is the worst. This is probably the only video for which I didn't really envy you. Except the part with the cheeseburger! :-)

@slyfox6134 2 года назад

Nice backpack.

@scottyplug 2 года назад

Best cheeseburger time I've seen yet!

@joetexas1546 2 года назад

This is the ‘Murphey’ trip!

@dannyburns1900 2 года назад

Nice!!

@pc-yx9uh 2 года назад

loved the video. sad, sad burger. :)

@spallaxo 2 года назад

Way too hot. Luckily in NYS June isn't that hot, but I completely skip July and August and go back out in mid September

@bigwheel40 2 года назад

Great Video as always!!! I never miss a minute!! Q: I can't find your gpx track in your trip data... Only reason I ask is that I hiked Slate Run in the past, but I would like to try something similar to this one. No problem if not... Thanks again for the great entertainment!!!

@j817madi 2 года назад

If you had to choose one tarp to start with as a newbie what would you choose? I'm coming from tents and to keep the weight down looking at dyneema. Don't know if I should go with HG standard with doors or palace or if I should just go xenon and with it you have 1.1 and .9 There are entirely too many options.

@fernwogteveril6935 2 года назад

New sintaxxxxxxxxxx

@tonyvango759 2 месяца назад

Very nice video, despite the rain. What hammock is that, I love the color and bugnet?

@DanGtube32 2 года назад

The presidential mountains are definitely some of the hardest hikes in the country

@scottmoore4039 2 года назад

Woah First Person Burger Time!

@benminne7153 2 года назад

That was some awesome thunder - that would have been sweet to be there!

@ricardocarmona5210 2 года назад

I go hiking nothing big I'm a beginner. South Texas want to go Big Bend National Park. What kind of hiking boots and gear. Do you recommend?

@jamiemurphy3273 2 года назад

Hell yeah we’ve been waiting on this thank you Sin text 77Wonderful views

@keysersoze660 2 года назад

37:48 "orange markers on the asshole guardrails". lol

@straypacket 2 года назад

This was one of my favorites - thanks for sharing the time of burger and cheese! I was planning on doing some of the Mid State Trail near Little Pine, but I might check out BFT first. BTW, do you have a link for the guidebook and map you used?

@sintax77 2 года назад

Thanks, Mark. I meant to include that in the description and totally forgot, but it's added now. Here's a direct link as well. amzn.to/2W3ogII ...it's probably about 5 years newer than the version I was using too ;)

@livinlarge1247 Год назад

Still got your Wilderness Logics TQ? I have mine still. Marty of WL...great friend I feel he was.

@samdrake9146 2 года назад

Sintax would you ever do solo videos, or maybe bring trailkiller with, at the cabin? Is there any local hiking trails to adventure around the tioga area?

@bboor111 2 года назад

Any plans on a abandoned Halloween trip this year ? the ones u did in the past are where pretty epic

@garymorris216 2 года назад

LOVE your videos dude! But a quick question...Not to be critical, but why do you hang your tarp UNDER the ridgeline? I like mine draped over the ridgeline. It seems to stay up higher giving you more headroom, helps keep tarp tighter, etc. To each their own I guess, whatever works for you. Either way, love your work!

@HikingFeral 2 года назад

Do you run a filter over your videos? if not your camp looked so lush! - maybe its because we are barely out of winter here and I'm so used to brown lol.