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DoneItAll

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Posted: 08/31/09 02:22pm

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So, fellow travelers, tell me about the entrance to the park from Red Rock, PA. State Route 487. Park website directions states that this is a steep road. 18% grade? Is there a decent shoulder? Switchbacks or straight up the hill? Google Maps seems to show a fairly wide two-lane road with some shoulder that goes right on up. Correct? Doable with a truck camper on an F450 diesel dually? What about a Chevy 2500 with a travel trailer? What's the deal?

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mikhen

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Posted: 08/31/09 02:56pm

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Not sure, but I heard there is another way in, I think from the north.

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Posted: 08/31/09 03:52pm

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Thanks, mikhen. I'm familiar with the northern entrance, but for me it's another 40 minutes that I'd like to eliminate after an estimated 3 1/2 drive.

mwallace61

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Posted: 08/31/09 04:53pm

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Your handle is DONETIALL and your skeered? Say it ain't so.....

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charleygop

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Posted: 08/31/09 07:58pm

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Fairly straight climb. I have never done it pulling anything but have been up it a time or two over the years. Nice state park with a beautiful hiking trail containing several nice waterfalls.

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Posted: 08/31/09 08:05pm

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mwallace61, it ain't so. I just want to make sure that my son will be able to follow me in the Chevy. I KNOW the F450 can do it.

charleygop, thanks for that info. I'll pass it along.

pamvanw

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Posted: 09/01/09 04:57am

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Years ago we towed a 24' trailer up that hill with an OLD Buick Estate Stationwagon. It had a hugh V8 that we said could pass anything but a gas station. But, we didn't have a transmission cooler...ooops...and overheated half way up. There was enough shoulder to pull over, let her cool down and continue