PA Appalachian Trail - Section 4 Hawk Mountain Road to PA 309

Date	Distance	Time	Elevation Gain	Average Moving Time	Year to Date Miles
4/26/2018	12.1 miles		1,784'

Map: Appalachian Trail Guide, Pennsylvania plus map that comes with the guide
Parking: Parked first? car at Hawk Mountain Road. Parked second car? car at PA 309.
Directions: Hawk Mountain Road to PA 309?

Glen decided he wanted a rest day yesterday. We all could use one. Today my muscles felt 50% recovered. Trek on the other hand, was full of energy. We bounced ahead and decided to hike from Hawk Mountain Road to PA 309. I decided to go this direction to get the big climb done early, rather than hiking in the opposite direction and having a large downhill at the bottom. I think Glen would have preferred the downhill at the bottom, but in general I prefer going uphill as its easier on my knees. Today, Pennsylvania earned its name, Rocksylvania. We hiked at a relaxed slow pace, as we are still not 100% rested.

Tonight we are in Pine Grove for dinner. There aren't many stores or restaurants. Our hotel has visibly brown water (rust particles). We ended up going to a small grocery store to find some dinner.

Way too many rocks!

Didn't really see balancing rocks?

Much better footing!