Alleghenies (Read 895 times)      I found an interesting event
this weekend.  The Allegheny 100 Backpacking Challenge is 100
miles of backpacking on the North Country Trail that has to be
done under 50 hours (there is also a 25 and 50 mile option).  It
goes from Marienville, PA north to the New York border.  This is
not a race (or so they keep saying).       I am curious about
the trail.  It sounds flat, but it has been described as very
rocky.  I am wondering if the entire stretch is rocky, and if
anyone has any information about this trail.  My search for info
has not been all that successful.  Has anyone done some of the
stretches in Northern PA?  Any info?  (I am debating whether to
bring trekking poles.)      Ostrich runner        I did a small
stretch too many years ago to remember which. It was very rocky.
I recall it being early spring and there were off camber grass
patches mixed in that were slick also. That might not be much
help...I don't remember the type of steep descents that I
typically want t