tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147780622024-03-07T13:46:37.115-05:00Grog's BlogTake a hike!Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.comBlogger613125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-2914297756809472015-08-08T17:26:00.001-04:002015-08-11T19:24:54.427-04:00Moving...If anybody follows this blog, I am going to be posting on Facebook from now on.<br />
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-90937779040784950772015-08-05T20:14:00.001-04:002015-08-05T20:14:04.032-04:00Winn PreserveWent out this evening for an easy walk with Benny at the<a href="http://mohawkhudson.org/our-preserves/winn-hudson-and-nancy-preserve/"> Hudson and Nancy Winn Preserve</a> in the town of Knox. Parked at the old trailhead on Street Road. There were some new trails since the last time I visited. There is also a newer trailhead down the road - just past Maple Lane. We did a loop on various trails - yellow, blue, white, and green. Walked about 2.25 miles on a pleasant evening. Pictured is the newer white trail at the back of the preserve. It traverses a small escarpment with some views through the trees.<br />
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-89221999251086541142015-08-02T16:48:00.001-04:002015-08-02T16:59:09.414-04:00FinchDid some more exploring in the southern Adirondacks today. Climbed Finch mountain in the Silver Lake Wilderness. Parked on West River road (outside of Wells, NY) just west of the bridge over Jimmy Creek. I put on my water shoes and crossed the West Branch of the Sacandaga. The water was low, so no problems with the crossing. Got to the other side, put on my hiking boots and headed up the steep hillside. It was a strenuous climb (900 feet in 1/2 mile as the crow flies), but the woods were very open and the footing good. After less than an hour, I reached the summit which had just a hint of a view. I headed west down to some ledges which had decent views looking westerly into the river valley. One of the trees had a metal box stuffed onto the top of it. Maybe that's a condo for the Finch? Anyway after a snack break, I headed back down to the river. I ended up about 1/4 mile west of my original crossing.<br />
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Summit Elevation: Finch mountain 2028 ft<br />
Round-trip Distance: 1.5 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 970 ft<br />
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It was early, so I also did a short hike to Jimmy Creek falls. Didn't have to drive anywhere. Just crossed the road and followed creek upstream. I started along on the west side of the creek. After a few minutes, I crossed and picked up a path on the other side. I followed the path most of the way to the falls. I lost it at one point, but it was easy enough to just follow the creek. There were a couple guys at the falls hanging out and fishing. Not much water flowing, but still nice to see the waterfall. A nice summer day for some hiking.<br />
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Round-trip Distance: 1.5 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 360 ft
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In other news, Benny picked up a tick based infection (anaplasmosis). It was found on a routine blood test at the vet. He just has to take a course of antibiotics, but is otherwise fine.<br />
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-12150808492113699632015-07-26T11:43:00.001-04:002015-07-26T11:43:06.941-04:00Rensselaer Tech ParkWent for a short walk this morning at Rensselaer Tech Park in North Greenbush with Benny. Did the yellow loop trail that is behind the WMHT building (local PBS TV station). Had a light rainstorm last night and there was murky water flowing down the creeks. About 1 mile round-trip.
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-19731803761626060232015-07-25T12:04:00.001-04:002015-07-28T19:09:22.001-04:00Hannacroix RavineWent for an easy hike this morning with Benny at <a href="http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/places-preserves/eny-hannacroix-ravine.xml">Hannacroix Ravine Preserve</a> in East Berne. Walked the orange loop trail - about 2.3 miles. Pictured is Benny on the "sandstone highway".<br />
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-26962049734908094432015-07-23T18:37:00.001-04:002015-07-23T18:37:13.752-04:00Trout Lake mountainDid some exploring in the Southern Adirondacks today. Parked at a pull-off on Route 10 - just under a mile north of where it crosses the West Branch Sacandaga river. After some searching, I found the start of the unmarked foot path that leads to Chub Lake. There was a small campsite here. I continued on the path that goes around the east side of the lake and then heads north. Crossed two small creeks near a beaver meadow. The trail split and I followed the left branch that leads toward the lower cliffs on Sherman mountain (dubbed McMartin). Shortly after, I lost the path. The woods were open and I would have only continued on for another 1/4 mile anyway. So, I just started my bushwhack early up to Trout Lake mountain. It was easy going all the way to the summit. Dropped down west to the cliffs. The best viewpoint were from some ledges about 100 feet below and SW of the top. From there was a 180 degree view to the west. A nice spot to take a quick break before heading down. I wasn't able to find the path again until I reached the creek crossings. Even then, you don't see the path until you are practically on it. I backtracked to the split near Chub Lake mountain that leads to the cliffs on Chub Lake mountain (dubbed Lost T). I took the path to the top of the cliffs. There were some views to the NW above the trees. From there it was a short climb to the summit. Came back down and checked the cliffs from below. Then, I headed back to the car.<br />
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Summit Elevation: Trout Lake mountain 2228 ft, Chub Lake mountain 2111<br />
Round-trip Distance: 5.0 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 1400 ft
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-68770832519642101292015-07-18T10:32:00.002-04:002015-07-18T10:35:46.978-04:00Kinderhook CreekWent for a short walk this morning with Benny at a relatively new spot in Rensselaer County - Kinderhook Creek Preserve. The trailhead is on Martha Hicks Road in East Nassau. Didn't have a map of the trails - so basically just did a clockwise loop using some of the marked trails - white, red and yellow. Easy walking on mostly wood roads with some small hills. About 1.3 miles roundtrip.
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-86448481470800476022015-07-16T20:30:00.001-04:002015-07-16T20:35:42.144-04:00Knob LockClimbed a trail-less peak in Northern Adirondacks today - Knob Lock mountain (Elizabethtown No. 1). Parked at the Owls Head Lookout/Giant mountain trailhead on Route 9N. Followed the trail for about 3/4 mile, then headed off trail and followed the eastern ridge of Knob Lock mountain. There were many open rock areas interspersed along the way. It got thick closer to the top, but eventually I made it. There were great views in almost all directions. I headed back down northeast and then north. It was also thick in this direction until I got further down the mountain. Eventually I reached the highway which I followed back to the car. Nice sunny day for hiking.<br />
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Summit Elevation: Knob Lock 3192 ft<br />
Round-trip Distance: 6.0 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 2100 ft
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-87351940785794901382015-07-12T11:41:00.003-04:002015-07-12T11:41:56.112-04:00LevineWent for an easy walk early this morning at the <a href="http://www.saratogaplan.org/explore/public-preserves-trails/levine-nature-preserve/">Levine Preserve</a> in Saratoga County. Did a clockwise loop around the perimeter using the orange and green loop trails. Benny and I both enjoyed the trails that were soft underfoot. A bit over 2 miles of trekking.
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-23130515798048069532015-07-11T12:46:00.000-04:002015-07-11T19:38:39.767-04:00Trail WorkWent out this morning and did some maintenance on the escarpment trail in the Catskill mountains (my section is from NY Route 23 trailhead to the lean-to). Didn't seem as bad as last year. Used mainly the weed whip on this outing. Saw the usual assortment of hikers, trail runners, backpackers, mountain bikers and dogs. Pictured is one of the worst sections of trail in terms of growth (after I finished clipping) - not far from the road. About a 2.4 mile round-trip walk today.<br />
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<br />Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-5778514816650276242015-07-03T16:38:00.003-04:002015-07-03T16:56:36.625-04:00Benson HillsWent for a hike in the Southern Adirondacks today. Checked out a future section of the Northville Placid trail. Parked at a new trailhead on Gifford Valley road. The trail begins with a moderate climb through open woods with many switchbacks. There is periodic flagging, but it is otherwise unmarked. The treadway seems well defined for a relatively new trail. After about 2 miles, I reached Mud Pond. The trail turns left onto an old woods road. It climbs for a short bit before dropping again. At this point, I left the trail and headed up the hill to the north (un-named, but I will call it Mud Pond Hill). There were several rocky areas with views to the south. I continued down the west side of the hill into the notch. There was a small creek to cross. Then, I climbed the next hill to the west (un-named, but I will call it West Stony Creek mountain). As I got further up, there were more open areas with raspberries and other scratchy plants. Good to be wearing long pants. Got to a viewpoint looking east back toward Mud Pond hill. Kept climbing and soon reached the top which didn't have any views. I dropped down the west side to some open rock areas with nices views to the West. I went down the south side of the mountain until I reached the trail again. Then, I followed the trail back to the car. Nice day out with few bugs.<br />
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Summit Elevation: Mud Pond Hill 1852 ft, West Stony Creek mountain 1993<br />
Round-trip Distance: 7.5 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 1900 ft
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-21106468887295057312015-06-26T21:05:00.000-04:002015-06-26T21:05:36.134-04:00Bear SwampWent to Bear Swamp Preserve near Westerlo with Benny this evening. Parked at the trailhead on Bear Swamp Road (CR 404). We followed the Perimeter trail clockwise around the swamp. The last 1/4 of the loop was flooded by a beaver dam. We had to cut back to the road and follow that back to the car. Next, we went across the road and followed the Little Bear trail. It was a short walk to a memorial and another wooded swamp. Supposedly, the rhododendrons here (Rhododenron maximum) bloom in late June/early July, but I didn't see anything blooming. Had a nice, leisurely stroll though. Walked about 2.5 miles altogether. Unfortunately, we both picked up a couple ticks.
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-45851691194909101692015-06-24T17:38:00.001-04:002015-06-24T18:39:08.030-04:00Robert WoodruffOn Wednesday, I stopped on the drive back home at the <a href="http://www.odyoungcsd.org/community.cfm?subpage=10259">Robert Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center</a> in Van Hornesville. There was a short guided nature trail that lead you to an old saw mill site, limestone caves and some waterfalls and cascades. A neat spot to visit in the middle of nowhere. Walked about 1.25 miles on another lovely day.
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-35361840553557559892015-06-23T17:40:00.000-04:002015-06-24T17:52:28.304-04:00Guppy FallsOn Sunday, I walked the Charlie Major trail in Skaneateles with my Dad, sister and beagle Benny. There was a strong flow in the creek that flows out of the lake. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera. About a 1.6 mile walk round trip.<br />
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-54241067487728813972015-06-22T17:22:00.000-04:002015-06-24T17:31:24.240-04:00Chimney BluffsWhile visiting family in Central New York this week, I did some easy walks and hikes. On Monday, I went to Chimney Bluffs State Park near Sodus Point on Lake Ontario with my sister (and beagle Benny). We did a counter-clockwise loop on the East-West, Drumlin and Bluff trails. The natural sand formations were neat to see. Surprisingly, neither of us had been here before. On the drive back, we stopped at Wolcott Falls Park. A short trail lead down to the base of the 50 foot tall waterfall. Walked around 3 miles altogether on a beautiful day.<br />
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-43269086988940013042015-06-20T14:44:00.003-04:002015-06-20T14:44:54.037-04:00Third BrotherWent for a short bushwhack hike in the Eastern Adirondacks this morning. I climbed the Third Brother near Brant Lake. I had already climbed the first two on a previous trip. I parked on Route 8 near the culvert for Spuytenduivel brook. I entered the woods and followed along the left bank of the brook. There was a path of sorts (marked with faded white paint). The brook had decent flow and there were several small cascades. I left the brook and followed a branch that heads up to the col between the Second and Third Brother. But first I had to get around a small beaver pond near the start of it. After going around the west side of the pond, I headed up northeast toward the peak. It was a moderately steep climb most of the way, but there were no terribly tricky parts. The woods were also very open and I started to get views about half up the mountain. I soon reached the top and explored around for more views. I headed down west and picked up the Camp Reed path which I followed to the col. Then, I dropped down the south side of the ridge and picked up the branch brook. Went around the beaver pond further to the west over a little knob (elev. 1020). before reaching the main brook. Felt nice to soak my feet in the cool waters of the brook. Had lovely weather for a quick hike. Only a few mosquitoes were out and biting.
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Round-trip Distance: 3.5 mi<br />
Elevation Change: 1140 ft
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-13630413760604937342015-06-14T15:56:00.002-04:002015-06-14T16:01:55.040-04:00I'm OKWent for a short hike today to OK Slip Falls in the Central Adirondacks. Parked in the lot on Route 28 between North Creek and Indian Lake. Had to walk up the road a short distance to the trailhead. The trail was wet and muddy in spots, but overall nice. There were a lot of little ups and downs though. At one point, the trail crosses the dirt road that leads to Northern Frontier camp. Then, it was about another mile to go. I reached the first viewpoint of the falls and the second viewpoint shortly after - it had a more screened in view. The falls are nice, but you are so far away up on the opposite wall of the valley to truly enjoy them. I opted to turn back instead of following the trail that continues down to the Hudson River. Saw lots of other hikers out on this relatively new (to the general public) and popular trail. About 6.0 miles roundtrip on a warm, sunny day.<br />
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Groghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690439229775433089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14778062.post-36228876717558379542015-06-13T11:14:00.002-04:002015-06-13T11:16:11.600-04:00HannacroixVisited <a href="http://www.newbaltimoreconservancy.org/land_trails.php">Hannacroix Creek Preserve</a> this morning with Benny. Wanted to check out a waterfall after the heavy rainstorm last night. We followed the trail to the falls (including the blue trail) and also did a loop on the red trail. Walked around 2 miles. Trails were damp and there were some mosquitoes out, but still a pleasant stroll.
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