Peek-a-boo

I took the day off and did a hike with Howie in the Catskills. Started from the trailhead on Peekamoose road. Climbed up the blue marked trail through a mostly deciduous forest. The sun shone brightly through the leafless trees. Reached the balancing rock (reconnoiter rock), and started to see snow. It got deeper as I ascended, but it was packed down. I didn't sink in too much, though it made progress somewhat slower. Reached the viewpoint at around 3500 feet and took a much needed break. After snacks and photos, I continued on to the real summit. Not much to see there as it is densely covered with confiers. Returned back to the start. It was another warm day out ... didn't even need a jacket most of the time. Saw nobody else in woods.

Summit Elevation: Peekamoose 3843 ft
Round-trip Distance: 6.7 mi
Elevation Change: 2630 ft

Peekamoose