Fatpacking

Fly or drive into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The best time to arrive is between Noon-3PM. However, if you can save a substantial amount on your flight by arriving an hour or two later or earlier, then do so.

Take free airport shuttle to the Hotel (TBD)

Equipment shakedown

Trail mix distribution

"Before" body composition measurements taken

Go to Eastern Mountain Sports, 3401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 382-0930 for forgotten and last minute equipment purchase

Go out for dinner at a local restaurant (TBD)

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.

Free Breakfast at the hotel

Shuttle to Buddtown Rd @ Ongs Hat

Hike 5.0 miles to Ongs Hat Trailhead

Hike 5.0 miles to Lebanon Tower

Camp at Brendan Byrne State Park

Miles today: 10.0. Total miles: 10.0

Possible Bailout: Route 70

Hike 6.5 miles to Apple Pie Hill Tower

Hike 3.5 miles to Batona Camp

Camp at Batona Camp

Miles today: 10.0. Total miles: 20.0

Possible Bailout: Route 532 or Route 563

Hike 6.0 miles to Lower Forge Camp

Camp at Lower Forge Camp

Miles today: 6.0. Total miles: 26.0

Possible Bailout: Carranza Road

Hike about 10.0 miles to Bulltown Rd.

Hike about 2.0 miles to Buttonwood Hill

Camp at Buttonwood Hill Camp

Miles today: 12.0. Total miles: 38.0

Possible Bailout: Route 542 or Batsto Ranger Station

Hike 2.0 miles back to Batona Trail

Hike about 7.0 miles to Rt. 679

Hike 2.0 miles to Bodine Field Campsite

Camp at Bodine Field Campsite

Miles today: 11.0. Total miles: 49.0

Possible Bailout: Route 563 or Bulltown Rd.

Hike 2.0 miles down Route 679 to Batona Trail

Hike 8.0 miles to Coal Road Trailhead

Miles today: 10.0. Total miles: 59.0

Possible Bailout: Route 679 or Oswego Rd.

Shuttle back from Trailhead @ Coal Road and Stage St. to Hotel (TBD)

"After" measurements taken

Dinner and awards Ceremony

This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.

Hotel Breakfast

Take free hotel shuttle to the Airport