(Why don't I ever fix my shirt before a picture?)
Driving up 309, and then into the woods, I was delighted that this area is still basically untouched. There are no developments or strip malls. It was refreshing. It might have something to do with the terrain.
The Pennsylvania section of the AT is rocky and often steep, hense the nickname "Rocksylvania".
Bake Oven Knob is a high point along the rocky ridge of Blue Mountain. We hiked up to a northern overlook of Carbon County, and a southern overlook in Lehigh County. I saw something that looked like a lighthouse in the middle of miles and miles farms. I'm sure it was a silo of some sort.
The rocks at Bake Oven Knob are covered with graffiti. I'm not sure I'd climb out there to spray paint my name or an image. I'd be afraid of falling. The trail continues to the Bake Oven Knob shelter that has lean-to's and a privay, and if you follow it far enough you'll come out at Lehigh Gap.
I was super careful coming down the rocks. I'm glad I took the walking stick I bought in Eagles Mere. It was harder coming down than going up
We saw no raptors, even though this was billed as a raptor scramble.
I tried to log it on the Volkssport site. There is a special program that if you do 10 walks you can earn a patch. I don't think I'll finish it, but I did want to log my attempt. I failed miserably. And I couldn't print out my stamp. If I ever meet up with the Jackson's again, maybe they can help me.
Miles/Steps: I have no idea. My tracker was dead. Not far. Less that 2 miles up or down...over rocks.
Bathrooms: None in the parking lots.
Weather: Perfect. 70s, sunny, breezy
Wildlife: None
Extras: No AT sign at the trailhead, which was disappointing. There was a game commission sign saying that it's hunting season and to wear bright colors. I had my pumpkin shirt on from last years Great Pumpkin Race, and a pink fleece. I don't think I looked like a deer.
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