Notice: Above all, please only attempt this trail with other experienced and trusted partners. This is a VERY difficult trail and we DO NOT recommend anyone attempt this without experienced and trusted partners. In preparation, be sure to safely set your tire pressure at 28 psi. in Clyde before you get to the trail. Bring … Continue reading Hurricane Creek Trail to Max Patch on the Appalachian
THIS IS COMING SOON Thru Whittier: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS :: https://goo.gl/maps/rpzF9dDs1sZHmavU7 Thru Franklin: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS :: https://goo.gl/maps/y5Q9iXRpfiCJMRXJ9 The Cowee Bald lookout tower was originally built in 1933, making it one of the oldest remaining towers in the state. Considering its age, the tower is in surprisingly good condition. Cowee Bald is the … Continue reading The Cowee Bald Lookout Tower
Welcome to the Bradley Fork Trail, it’s a 3.6 in and 3.6 out hike that keeps a gradual climb for its first 3 miles and gets a little steeper for the last 1 mile or so, as it twists around the Oconoluftee River. It’s considered an easy hike with only 680 feet of elevation gain. … Continue reading Bradley Fork Trail
Prospect Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the Lake George Region at roughly three miles round trip. The trailhead is conveniently located in Lake George Village, and the summit features outstanding views of the lake and surrounding area. The Prospect Mountain trail begins on Smith Street in Lake George Village. From Exit … Continue reading Prospect Mountain Fireworks / Sunset Hike
Easy 3 mile loop hike with spectacular views from many rock ledges on the top of steep cliffs. The main trailhead for Vroman’s Nose is a large grassy parking area off West Middleburgh Road. There is a sign for the parking area.From the parking area, follow the old woods road toward the right and immediately … Continue reading Vroman’s Nose Loop Trail
I want to try this 11.0-mile out-and-back trail near Schroon, New York. It should take about 4-5 hrs to complete. Start at the Crane Pond Road Trailhead. This is a nice trail, moderate for most of the hike, but does get very steep toward the summit. A short climb up a nice mountain in the … Continue reading Pharaoh Mountain Trail
Thinking about going back to Thacher Park one day… Escarpment walk with beautiful views! The Thacher Park Glen Doone area is located on Rt 157 just over 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte 157 and Rte 85 in the town of New Scotland. Moderately level terrain – this part of the escarpment trail … Continue reading Escarpment trail at Thacher Park from Glen Doone pavilion
It’s an hour drive. We will plan to hike 4.4 miles on well-maintained trails through woods and forest with a total elevation gain of 1,100 feet. Hike should last about 3.5 hours. I hear there are a few nice overlooks with a view of the Hudson Valley and Hudson River. we will bring water, snacks, … Continue reading Palenville Overlook and Indian Head
Thacher State Park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. We will do about 4 miles … Continue reading Thacher Park North Section Hike on Easter
Robbie and I decided to hike this 3.5 mile hike to Potash Mountain. It turns out to be an open summit that seemed more like a meadow than the top of a mountain with several vantage points and different views. We spent some time “taking it in” at the top. At the start we both … Continue reading Potash Mountain – Lake Luzerne Hike
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