April 7, 2016

Blacklick Creek

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The WooFDriver went on a Mushing Tour with the WooFPAK on the Wahrum Ghost Town Trail in Pennsylvania. The Ghost Town Trail gets its name from the once thriving mining towns of Wehrum and Bracken, that once existed along the railroad corridor. There are a few remnants of these former towns. Most of the ghost towns are located on private property not open to the general public.

The trail follows the 30 mile long Blacklick Creek. It is said that the name comes from the stream, also called a ‘lick’, passing over outcroppings of coal in its bed and banks. The Blacklick Creek flows into the Conemaugh River in western Pennsylvania.

Wikipedia’s Webpage to learn more about this creek

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