Monday, February 20, 2012

Peebles

I finished the nice, long weekend with a walk at Peebles Island. Followed the perimeter trail (which was a bit muddy in spots) around the island. About a 2 mile walk on this sunny day.


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Pine Bush 2

I did another short walk over at the Pine Bush. Parked at the trailhead at the end of Washington Ave Extension. Did a loop on the yellow and red trails. Saw all modes of locomotion - walkers, runners, mountain bikers ... even a unicycle! Howie and I walked about 3 miles.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Moreau

I did a short hike with Howie this afternoon at Moreau State Park near Glens Falls. Went up to the overlook. Then, came back down and followed the trails/roads around the lake and back to the car. No real snow anywhere, but icy in some spots. Walked around 4 miles altogether.

Moreau SP

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Pine Bush

I did a short hike Howie at the Albany Pine Bush. Started at the Discovery Center and did a loop around the perimeter. All the interior trails have been closed. The sandy trails were fairly dry. Walked about 2+ miles on this partly sunny day.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Nose

Did a short hike this afternoon with Howie. Climbed Vromans Nose near Middleburgh. Took the carriage road to the top. Hung out for a while and then headed back down. Followed the new connector trail (orange markers) which follows a level contour (around 1060 ft) below the top. Then took the yellow trail back to the parking area. Saw a handful of other people out.

Round-trip Distance: 2.0 mi
Elevation Change: 500 ft


Vromans Nose

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Brace

I climbed Brace mountain in the southern Taconics with Howie today. The trail had no real snow or ice. The bright sunshine felt good as I climbed up. Went over South Brace and then Brace. Stopped for some snacks and then headed back. At the top of the waterfall, I followed an unmarked path where I discovered a dead wolf in a tree. Nice day out and saw no other hikers.

Summit Elevation: Brace 2311 ft, South Brace 2304 ft
Round-trip Distance: 4.0 mi
Elevation Change: 1360 ft
Brace