Bushwhack Weekend: Fir & Halcott Mountains
Bagging 2 Catskill 35's and camping always makes for a good weekend. This would be no exception. Fir Mountain Parking : 41.991421, -74.485022 County Rd 47/West Branch Rd, Claryville, NY (1/2 mile past 1840 West Branch Rd) Distance: 8-9 miles Time: 6-8 hours Gear: Daypack with rain cover 2.5-3L of water Lunch, snacks First aid, athletic tape, knife, bug spray Water filter with "dirty" bag Smartphone - GPS Compass Trekking poles Map - New York New Jersey Trail Conference #143 Hiking boots Polyester fleece NO COTTON - Why no cotton? Cotton is a thicker material and isn't as breathable as synthetic materials. Once it's wet, it becomes heavier and takes longer to dry. Fir Mountain can be hiked with Big Indian Mountain when starting from the Seager trail head. I had hiked Big Indian with Eagle Mountain before my navigation skills really took hold. The route I chose is half on trail, half bushwhack...