Monday, August 31, 2015

Seager Trailhead: Eagle and Big Indian

Although there are no views, this hike is a fun trek in the woods.


Parking: 42.058810, -74.540466 End of Dry Brook Rd, Arkville, NY
Miles: 10.5-11
Hours: 5-7


Sunday, August 23, 2015

Table and Peekamoose Mountains with a post hike swim

An easy to moderate out and back covering 2 Catskills 3500 peaks.  Afterwards, take a dip in the ice cold waters of the Peekamoose Blue Hole.


Parking: 41.914922,-74.429044 Peekamoose Trailhead parking.  There are 3 other lots after this one, but this is the one in which the trail begins.
Miles: 9.5
Hours: 5-6


Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Catskill Winter Peaks: Blackhead Mountain

As one of the required climbs for the Catskills 3500 club, Blackhead Mountain is the 5th tallest peak at 3,940'.


Parking: 42.252352,-74.053678 End of Stork's Nest Rd., Round Top, NY
Miles: 9.5-10
Hours: 8-10

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Black Dome Range

Summit 3 Catskills 3500 peaks on this wicked out and back hike.


Parking: 42.289045,-74.115314 End of Big Hollow Rd, Maplecrest, NY
Miles: 8-12 depending on route
Hours: 7-9 depending on route



Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Splitrock Reservoir, Farny State Park, Rockaway, NJ

A great beginner hike with some rolling hills to get the heart rate up.



Parking:  40.962611,-74.457665 Split Rock Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ.  The lot is actually a few hundred feet past these coordinates and is obvious once you see it.
Miles: 9.5-10
Hours: 5-7


Thursday, August 6, 2015

Mohonk Preserve: Giants Workshop, Labyrinth, Lemon Squeeze, Sky Top

If you love rock scrambling and gorgeous views, grab a map and knock yourself out.


Parking: Mohonk Preserve Visitor's Center 3197 US Route 55, Gardiner, NY.  There is a $12 fee per person to enter the preserve from here ($26 per person from the Mountain House)
Miles: 8-10
Hours: 5-7 


Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Tri-State Loop, Mt. Washington State Forest, MA

Skirt the borders of New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut while being treated to beautiful views of each state.


Parking: Mt. Washington State Forest HQ 162 East Street Mt. Washington MA.
Miles: 13-14
Hours: 6-9 Hours or overnight


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