Rain, rocks, Plateau Mountain

A strenuous four mile trek to climb Plateau Mountain, one of the Catskill 3500 peaks.

Parking: 42.143324, -74.157906 583 Mink Hollow Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427
Miles: 4 +/- 
Hours: 3 hours in the rain, faster in dry conditions I'm sure.

Stone Church at Dover Plains, NY

A registered national historic site, this unique and natural rock formation is the centerpiece of a small, local preserve.

Parking: Four Brothers Pizza 3189 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY; Dover Elementary School 9 School Street, Dover Plains, NY

Overnight & Bushwhack to 3 Summits

Not many people summit these 3 peaks in 1 hike.  I did!

Parking: 42.023863, -74.599799 Balsam Lake Mountain Trailhead, Hardenburgh, NY
Miles: 13-16 depending on route
Hours: 9-11

North Dome & Mt. Sherrill: Hunter-West Kill Wilderness

Venture off trail and bushwhack your way through the mountain wilderness to these two Catskill 3500 peaks.

Parking: 42.191882, -74.325538 Devil's Path West Terminus, Spruceton Rd., West Kill, NY
Miles: 9-10 (My Fitbit had my at 12+ though)
Hours: 7-9

Sugarloaf Mountain Loop

A great way to break my hiking hiatus; an awesome trek, difficult for the less experienced.

Parking:  42.150949, -74.131138 Roaring Kill Trailhead, Elka Park, NY

Mileage: 7

Time: 4-6 hours

Taconic Hereford Multi-use Area: The 909

This multi-use area provides a protected wilderness for mountain biking, hiking and back country camping.

New Year's Backpacking: Harriman State Park

I decided to begin the new year doing what has become my passion: backpacking and hiking.  

Parking: 41.295329, -74.059578 Silvermine Lake Picnic Area, Seven Lakes Drive, Stony Point, NY
Nights: 2
Miles Hiked: 12.5-13.5