Hammock Camping on an Abandoned Mountain Farm - Quehanna Trail Ultralight Backpacking
Hammock Camping, Hiking & Ultralight Backpacking on the Quehanna Trail. www.sintax77.com
Yes, we’re once again camping in the rain. For this overnight backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 22 mile loop in Pennsylvania’s Quehanna Wild Area, within the greater Moshannon State Forest. Luckily, I learned from my last camping trip, and packed more adequate rain gear this time.
Itching for another hammock camping trip, I decided to have some fun and go back to more of an ultralight backpacking load-out for this adventure, clocking in at roughly 8.5 pounds base weight.
My full backpacking gear list, with weights & gear links is available here lighterpack.com/r/8sfn58
A truncated backpacking gear list can be found below.
For an easier read, & more info check out my blog post:
www.sintax77.com/hammock-campi...
Official Merch: bit.ly/2S6wP2h
No permit is required to camp in the Quehanna Wild Area or the greater Moshannon SF.
Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip and many others can be downloaded in the above blog link, or on my site’s Trip Data Page.
Trailhead Used:
Beaver Run Dam Wildlife Viewing Area Parking Lot
N41° 15.677′ W78° 15.494′
Beaver Run Road, Weedville, PA 15868
The Beaver Run Dam Wildlife parking area has room for a half dozen dozen or so vehicles. No parking fee or permit required. Loop begins from the parking lot side of the road, behind the info sign.
Trails Used, Day 1:
Follow the gravel road, behind the info sign.
At the intersection, head right (northeast) on the Quehanna Trail East Cross Connector Trail (Q.T.C.C.)
At the intersection w/ the Marion Brooks Trail, turn right to stay on the QTCC.
At the gravel road (Losey Rd), turn right.
Turn right onto the orange blazed Quehanna Trail.
At the intersection with Red Run Road, turn left.
Turn left at the wooden foot bridge to re-enter the woods.
At the junction w/ Sanders Ski Trail, continue straight on the narrower Quehanna Trail.
After 1 mile, turn right off of the trail, down the hill
Setup Camp at Arch Springs campsite
This is a large sized camping spot with space for multiple tents or hammocks that appears to be the ruins of an old farmhouse. There’s an established fire ring in one of the old foundations. A reliable creek is nearby, so there is no need to pack in water.
Day 1 Mileage: 11.4 miles
Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,447 feet
Trails Used, Day 2:
Backtrack out on the spur Trail
Head left on Sanders Ski Trail
Turn right on the grassy forest road to stay on Sanders Ski Tr
Make a sharp left into the woods to continue on Sander Ski Tr
After two pipeline crossings, cross the gravel road & pick up the Red Run Trail.
At the intersection post, turn right on the PSOC Link Trail.
At the intersection, turn right on the QTCC trail.
Return to the Beaver Run Dam parking lot.
Day 2 Mileage: 11 miles
Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 802 feet
Notable Backpacking Gear:
ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack www.ula-equipment.com/product...
Dutchware Gear Half-Wit Hammock dutchwaregear.com/product/hal...
Dutchware Whoopie Hook hammock suspension w/ kevlar tree straps. dutchwaregear.com/product/who...
Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp www.hammockgear.com/dyneema-f...
Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt www.hammockgear.com/premium-b...
Hammock Gear Phoenix 30 Underquilt www.hammockgear.com/premium-p...
DIY Fancy Feast Alcohol Stove
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/2uyl5GJ
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter amzn.to/2WcjfYZ
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Rain Suit amzn.to/2XVxnX7
Outdoor Vitals Adventure Jacket, Loftek version www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt...
Dutchware Folding Sit Pad dutchwaregear.com/product/fol...
Olight Wave Headlamp amzn.to/2MhU077
Benchmade Bugout Folding Knife amzn.to/2EEciJF
Ribz Front Pack (used for camera gear) ribzwear.com/product/black-fr...
Mountain House Backpacking Meals amzn.to/2EE4Fmv
Optional Gear for Weather, Nav & Safety:
Sangean DT-400W Weather band radio amzn.to/2Miq7Us
Spot Gen3 GPS Messenger amzn.to/2EJLQhC
Garmin Oregon 650 GPS unit amzn.to/2WFzsps
Casio ProTrek amzn.to/2FPpAmd
Camera Gear:
GoPro Hero 7 Black amzn.to/2I6QAyM
Panasonic GH4 amzn.to/2I88zVK
Rode Videomic Pro amzn.to/2MgG8dr
Aukey 30,000mAh USB Charger amzn.to/2iJqh3o
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Пікірлер: 406
42:25 *weird growl* 42:33 _"Be quiet, Stay silent"_ 54:00 _"GEEEEET OUUUUT"_ 56:35 *laughs at you cause you took the wrong path*
@w_-yt9nj
4 жыл бұрын
At 56:35 you can hear it say something like (hehehe you going the wrong way) real fast.
@w_-yt9nj
4 жыл бұрын
Put on headphones on full blast you will hear it.
@KATHLEEN-XM772
4 жыл бұрын
@@w_-yt9nj kinda sounds like that
@GuitoBritto
4 жыл бұрын
@Maneco Guerrero f"kin creepy damn
@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124
3 жыл бұрын
41:42 "I gotch you"
Just casually camping beside some old and CLEARLY haunted ruins, no shits given. lol. GG.
Thanks for the great video and all the information! I feel inspired. I did hear the sound at 42:33 that others had commented about and it gave me a little chill.
Those woods you camped at were a bit "Blair Witchy", and I did catch the creepy sound effects low in the audio😁. Nice gear and video work.
@kruzo3624
2 жыл бұрын
Actually it's not sound effect... it's real ghost voice
Good Video.. Did anyone else here the Creepy Voice at the 41:14 mark? It was during his Turkey Dinner
@CLCox-ur9ux
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it sounded like a voice to me. I think he captured an evp.
@RATTTSOvertheHillGaming
5 жыл бұрын
i couldn't here the voice unless i had my Head phones on
@joannconfer1144
3 жыл бұрын
I Heard it. I hope he did....
@humankazoo8068
3 жыл бұрын
@@CLCox-ur9ux he actually captured several EVPs. It was featured on Nuke’s Top 5.
44:44 thanks for the shoutout and so happy to see the Bugout on a Sintax77 video!!
@sintax77
5 жыл бұрын
It's my new go-to, I've got it in my pocket right now :)
@williefisterinc.7624
3 жыл бұрын
@@sintax77 how come you're not addressing the creepy sounds? btw you didn't pick up the pen at the mailbox that you dropped!
EVP Laughing at 56:35 after the wrong turn. I was wearing headphones while watching and the first one was so obvious yet unexpected, it gave me chills. I'm planning on solo hiking the Quehanna trail in August. Can you do me a favor and come back in a month to confirm you put in these EVP's during editing? ha.
@svnsetsomnia8280
3 жыл бұрын
You saw this video and you STILL WENT OUT THERE??? How are you even able to walk with the weight of your balls lol
@mayo5119
3 жыл бұрын
@@svnsetsomnia8280 because the evp is fake and is just put into the video
I like going camping with you. You take your time and look at what your passing. I’m older and like to look at all the scenery. This was a beautiful hike. I love listening to the rain. It was fun. Thanks for letting me tag along.🌹🦋🌹
Is anyone else hearing something weird at 42:34?
@TurboBroncoThndrbolt
5 жыл бұрын
Nate Morgan YES! “Hey boy, be safe”?
@Starscreamlive
5 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! I heard it too. "Hey boy, be safe!"
@natshea
5 жыл бұрын
Omg me too!!! Sounds like a man saying Edward .... couldn’t understand the last part!!!
@GeoLuchse
5 жыл бұрын
Sounded like Be quite, I sad!
@Dogfencepa
5 жыл бұрын
holy shit yes i'm glad u mentioned that i thought it may have been just me.
54:01 "get out" listen people
@christiandavis2350
3 жыл бұрын
100%
@dpellek74
2 жыл бұрын
Your a little late to the party
Great video thank you for bringing us along
just wanted to say, thanks for all the cool hikes you put on here,!!
Hi, Shawn 👍🏻👍🏻 I always enjoy watching your hammock camping hiking adventures 👍🏻 beautiful scenery along the way and a great spot to setup camp. I will be looking forward to seeing your next adventure. Thanks for sharing and taking us along, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny
I definitely heard some EVPs at the camp site, especially at 42:32 . Creepy.
@risingphoenix7312
5 жыл бұрын
Heard that too!
@lisaray6493
4 жыл бұрын
What was that?
@dragn2003
3 жыл бұрын
It said 'keep quiet, stay silent
Nice trip...glad how you showed us how NOT to let the rain bother you! ...difference between 1st day and 2nd was dramatic...nice loop! thanks!
Great video again. Love that you left in the “oops wrong turn” I literally said go the other way, but I only had a couple minute to forget. You had all night.
Thanks for another great video! A great escape from my work week every time.
I have enjoyed your Videos over the years on your channel. Your camera work is great. I love the views and the data you provide. You are an inspiration to me to continually get out there in the back country.
Been missing your vids! Glad to see you back out!!
I really love your videos, and the info you share about your gear is so helpful. You make me want to get out there - but not the Quehanna Trail - that shit's obviously haunted! Be safe, and thank you for taking us along.
Sintax77 Come on brother you have to respond to all the EVP on this vid. You have some crazy good captures on here, Someone doesn't like visitors at the old farmhouse "foundation" Get out happening as your walking thru the old house placement. Killer stuff!
I have to say-your editing skills are top notch.Your vids are becoming like movies-which is great-so don’t take it the wrong way-the only downside is we all miss you when you’re gone for so long.
Always love your vids Sintax! Really appreciate the subtle, spacey moments in your cinematography where sound gets twisted or some sort of extraordinarities occur. Ps; You’re brave to sleep by that “cellar” looking hole in the ground, think I would have kept hiking a few hundred miles past that, lol. Anywho, thanks for filming and sharing, take care!
Great video, one of my favorites.
Really looking forward to your next hour long camping trip ⛺️ I always secretly hope that your meal will be biscuits and gravy again lol, something that we don’t get over where I am. For some reason, when you eat it makes everything seem so tasty!!!! 😋
I hope you went back to put the pen back in the trail post at 11:15! Really nice vid, inspiring stuff!
@ericostlie6487
5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too.
@7ramblingkids718
5 жыл бұрын
i thought the same thing LOL.
Beautiful trail, even with the rain I enjoyed your video.
Loved watching your adventure!,
Nice rainy hike!
Looks like an awesome trip. I really hope you were having fun with us and the voices were dubbed in.
@allthingsservethebeam4668
3 жыл бұрын
Since it's been a year and he hasn't addressed anyone's comment about the supposed EVP, I'm going to guess he added it for views.😢
Great job with the video! Cool place to set up your hammock. The last night on my Superior Hiking Trail 215 mile adventure was interesting. I had a pack of coyotes freaking out at my campsite. I could see them in the edge of the woods running around with my headlamp. They left a few minutes later and I could still hear them off in the distance. Hiking out in the morning about 200 feet from my campsite I saw the remnants of a rabbit. That's why the coyotes were so excited and kept me on the edge. lol
@jamesthornton3339
4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I camped at Yankee Springs by Middleville, we we're blessed with coyotes, but we apparently set camp almost on top of a den site! There were tracks and scat everywhere.
Nice to see you back in the saddle I missed you vids to bad about the wx I look forward to more vids... your friend from the great white north Danial
My favorite trail system camp and hiked all 4 seasons there.
Looks fun!
Very cool trip! If only the woods could talk, the history we could learn.
Love it!!!!
Guys the voice laughing and saying “going the wrong way” is him fading the audio out on that clip as the next one comes in
Another great video favorite KZreadr!
🍔🍔 good to see you back on the trail. 🍔🍔
"Other Items"... :) love it.
Awesome video! Love hammock camping and hiking !!! I try to share some of my love of it too.... Maybe we'll meet at some places one day... Take care and keep posting super videos!!!
Pronounced ka`WE`han`na Another great video. North Central PA has a lot of hidden gems. Keep up the good work!
Nice to see you back out on the trail need to get trail slipper back out!
46.28 there's a growing sound. I'm loving this video for the content but these voices and stuff are awesome. Great work man.
There is a 1,000 acre farm near my land that i camp on quite often. Has a creek, lake and 2 ponds to fish in. And ghost. Keep up the good work man, love the videos.
@sintax77
5 жыл бұрын
That sounds pretty cool. Well, maybe not the ghost part, I guess ;) Thanks, Jake. Glad you're enjoying the vids.
Of course it’s an edited sound effect 😉 He would for sure answer some of all the comments about it otherwise. Also, it goes well to the thumbnail where it looks like he hears something 😄
Good job..!
you do the best at camp shots bro ...cool trip report
Mango Sticky Rice is the BOMB!!!
My family would camp there yearly! Very special spot very peacefull
The Ghost, at 42:27, just as Sintax, says it is calm and peaceful you will hear the wind and than a very clear EVP that says "be quiet", I don't think he heard it at all. I barely noticed it and replayed that part several times to make sure it was not the wind. He happen to make camp near and old farm with what appears to be and old well. Maybe there was a ghost still holding on to that farm. I have watched almost every video made by Sintax and I have never heard anything like that before in his videos. Very strange.
who is here after nukes top 5 video featuring this.
@Snaxx22
3 жыл бұрын
yea bro
@stevebearmantv9340
3 жыл бұрын
yeah i was a member of paranormal group i heard this before it streamed into nukes top 5 video
@stevebearmantv9340
3 жыл бұрын
i head that not only about the nukes top 5 videos,..
@gangstar8652
3 жыл бұрын
Yh, is this the video mate?
@Emmanuel-ms8pr
Жыл бұрын
Me
What on earth is that sound @42:33
@hipgroove68
5 жыл бұрын
Wow...I heard that!! Sounded like a voice! Damn!
@hipgroove68
5 жыл бұрын
Sounded German
@mattg2935
5 жыл бұрын
It sounds like "Be quiet, you said".
@zahne85
5 жыл бұрын
So, I wasn't the only one who heard that? Listened to it later using headphones, definitely sounds like it was dubbed in. "Be quiet. Be silent" along with the wind noise.
@uptrail7169
5 жыл бұрын
He must have added that voice into the video for fun or who knows??
I will be watching this later right now I am on the bike and hike trail doing a camp out and on my way back home
Sontax77 aka “The Talking Hiker” good one
RAIN THE BEST TIME TO BE OUT IN THE WILD ;) ITS MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL AND COZY FEELING WHEN YOU GET WARM .. YOU REALLY FEEL LIKE YOU EARNED IT IN THE RAIN ;)
Thanks for all the Great Heights! Legit motivation
Nukes top 5 brought me here , that voice was down right chilling 😱(2)
Some views love it
Great video! Did anyone else catch that EVP during your dinner? That was kind of creepy... what a great adventure
@brokeinpolk
5 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Scared the bejeezus out of me!
Another awesome video! You should post a picture or short video of the post hike MEAL!
@Rima-hh8db
5 жыл бұрын
James Brinson love the vids, but the whole cheese burger time tag line is getter a bit old
Still the best edited videos on You Tube! Always have a clean pair of socks stashed in the Jeep.
You know it's time to call Trail Slippa when you are making friends with a 55 gallon drum !
@Busboss1811
2 жыл бұрын
Aka trail killa
You are welcome sintax! Glad the info on the blazing helped you. ~~~ Thank you for a wonderful scenic trek through the Quehanna, my old stomping grounds. The Marion Brooks trail register box that I mounted is still hanging in there (last one a bear knocked off). It was great to see the trails I either enjoyed as a trail maintainer or recreational dayhiker. And glad you enjoyed the Quehanna. Go back again. It's a big place to go on more adventures. Btw, there is a newer version of the DCNR Quehanna Trail map---2017. Moshannon or Elk State Forest provides free copies of it. Also, Purple Lizard has produced a Moshannon map. And lastly, there is also a turn-by-turn trail guide by Ben Cramer and a descriptive/historical book by Ralph Seeley. The last two can be found on Scott Adams Enterprises bookstore. ~~~ Hope you have better weather next time in the Q!
@sintax77
5 жыл бұрын
More great info, thank you! I'll definitely be keeping this area on my short list for a future return trip.
@tetonterri
5 жыл бұрын
@@sintax77 Also, in regards to the mountain farm, it has been theorized that it may have been a logging camp and that the larger structure may have been a stable. At any rate, it is probably in the most remote of the wild area, with the nearest village being Driftwood. ~~~ A statement that Ralph made in another book of his, "The Greate Buffaloe Swamp", was this: "It is the largest so-designated [wild area] in the state, and the largest area of semi-wilderness between the Adirondacks and some of the national forests in Virginia and North Carolina, and thus many of the recreational users are from surrounding states." This impressed upon me the importance of the area, and I fell in love with it, and was blessed to live within an hour's drive of most of its trails. There are not many places in eastern U.S. where one can hike and possibly see elk. They are there, but are more elusive than the ones that live in Benezette area. ~~~ There is another book, which may interest you and other viewers, and that is "Quehanna, The Blemished Jewel Restored" by Ralph Harrison, found on the PA Forestry Association website (store). It is the story of a forestry staff person who lived through the time of the nuclear experimentation up there. ~~~ I'm sorry I've taken up alot of your page, so I will close now. I can get quite chatty about the place. :-)
Quehanna Wild Area is awesome and has a lot of history! At one point Curtis Wright Aviation was testing rocket/jet engines there (you can still find the bunkers) there was even a small nuclear reactor (now gone) near the Quehanna highway!
So here I am watching after dinner watching how he enters the area of the old house, my stomach churns and I'm thinking, he should not be there and my stomach churns again. 'I ate too much I thought'. Kept on watching and hear the "be quiet I said" while the hair on my arms and head are standing up. Spook the hell out of me. Went back to watch it and sounds clearly as a voice, heard it another time too. It sounded like it was dubbed over; coming over the left channel. Amusing, if this is a prank. If not, Loki has a sense of humor.
nice video !!!
Here from Nuke’s Top 5!
the whisper thing isn't against whosoever visits into that woods but you have to pay respect to that entity.
Wow! Another great video. Wish Mike and the 2 hot wifes "lol" were there as well. I never get to go hiking anymore. It's nice to at least watch someone that is very entertaining on the trail. Makes me feel kind of like I'm there as well. Thanks for sharing another experience with us.
sog, emerson, benchmade, next feature a spyderco please thats my fav flavor!. never knew you were a knife guy and ive been watching forever!
What the hell is that sound starting around 42:25 to 42:38?
@vanscoyoc
5 жыл бұрын
Its a whispering voice...
@GeoLuchse
5 жыл бұрын
The old farmers?
@sir_smixy
4 жыл бұрын
It said "be quite I said"
Good thing you had a tarp and hammock. Probably better than a tent this time,
Haha, Nice touch with the added "disembodied voices", Brother. You have your comment section in a tizzy.
Thanks very much be careful out there
@sintax77
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
@jamiemurphy3273
5 жыл бұрын
@@sintax77 thanks very much
@jamiemurphy3273
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
been watching a few your vids and its really funny to me being from New Zealand, just looking at the differences in kit the American Backpackers are using/walking in. For example Walking in pants, over here its stubbies/league shorts with merino thermals underneath if its winter, if its really cold/wet the mentality is to just walk quicker and get warm that way! another thing is the concern over boots and water, watching the rock hopping makes me wince as very few crossings over here are stable enough to even attempt that, so we generally just power on through wearing our boots, as the rocks on the bed are generally sharp as well (bad experiences when taking boots off). That being said Hammock camping isn't that big here ATM but I've definitely been enjoying it for the last 2 years, and it is growing.
Got to do this trail
America is a beautiful country.
It’s all good
Love the other items...lol
Anyone else notice he forgot the pen on the ground at 11:15 ?😁
i'm a big fan of the "some other items" 😉
42:33 Carol is back!
PLEASE READ !!! So im sitting here watching your video with my headphones on becuase the kids are being too noisy. Well at the 42:28 mark while youre eating dinner, i hear a kind of breathing/grumbling. At first i thought it was the wind, until 5 seconds later at 42:33 i hear a voice say something like 'Be Quiet. Stay silent.' We couldnt hear it on the TV until we cranked the volume up. But if you put on headphones, its as clear as day. Looks like somebody from the old farmhouse is still around.
@Dawnonpluto
5 жыл бұрын
Did you notice the orb a few seconds later?
@cliffbarrett9471
5 жыл бұрын
Sounded like whispering to me at 42:33.
@saratogacampcraft3497
5 жыл бұрын
Joel Alexander I caught that too. Just paused the vid to comment and saw you already did. Certainly interesting.
@DapszusRafal
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah,be quiet, stay silent and there is like "head out" when he get his bottom on the way back to the car from the camp place. and the funny laught at 56' after the wrong turn. Nice Touch ;)
@schmeilfordsburger2906
4 жыл бұрын
thats legitimatly what it says
Incredible video as always....I had to comment on 38:40 and the slow zoom to the radio was perfectly unintended to resemble an 'end of the world' precursor 🤟
Yeah that was a freaky night - never going there!!
At 42:21, there's a strong and hard woosh sound then at 42:34, there's the sound of a man's voice much deeper than yours that is saying something. They are very clearly words but I can't quite make them out...made the hair on the back of my neck stand up!!
@jonathancleve6094
4 жыл бұрын
I went back to listen again and I actually heard it first about 41:30.
@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124
3 жыл бұрын
also 41:42
There’s no way you aren’t hearing that on your upload of this. This is either fake or legit real. It’s so clear. It honestly Gave me chills.
He stayed at a old farm js around 42:30 listen to the background it sounds like a creepy voice
@rocksoup16
5 жыл бұрын
I heard the same thing
Hey Sintax, good to see the video. When you talk about cheeseburger time, any chance you could show the cheeseburger like you used to do at the end? To me it shows "mission accomplished".
I love your videos and have long wanted you to do a sit down with some scary stories from your adventures. I know you have them. Please give some response to everyones acknowledgment of the ghostly voices. What an awesome video!!!
Funny story about knocking over your stove with a striker, I was making coffee and my nephew wanted to try to light it with a striker, he was successful but in the process he knocked it over, luckily it was contained, unfortunately that meant no coffee for me
Hey I live in Wilmington, de! lol im planning a hike on this trail using your gpx data! thank you!
There is some serious EVP action from 42:25 through 42:36. "Hooooooo... Be quiet you said" Spooky.
Haven't tried the turkey dinner yet but you should try the new Fusilli Pasta. That stuff is awesome
Nice video. If your looking for different footwear, you should check out the Off-road Sport Crocs. I know you’re going to think it’s crazy to hike in clogs, but give them a shot for a short hike.
I've got the ula catalyst pack and I love mine bc it's lightweight and rugged.
Ok, at 42:34 I hear what sounds like a voice whispering in the background. Can anyone else hear it?
@TidusX2
5 жыл бұрын
intruder220 I heard it!
@joylanfernandes3025
4 жыл бұрын
Yea I too heard it paronomal voice
@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124
3 жыл бұрын
41:42 it says 'I gotch you'
@charlieyourcarguy983
3 жыл бұрын
Syntax77, I do really love and enjoy your videos, I also learn a lot from you. Please be very careful out there. Most of your videos are SOLO and can be dangerous. I do understand we always have to be prepare for situations but you won't be alone in a worst situation. Please take care of your self and really thank you for sharing your knowledge in hicking and camping area.
"I do want to sit on something...let me see here"
That is so strange best evp I have ever heard.