Piseco

Did two small hikes in the Adirondacks near Piseco Lake today. First climbed Mount Francisco - named after one of Verplanck Colvin's surveying assistant (along with Blake and others). There was no trail to the top so this was a bushwhack. Started at a pull-off on Route 8 (marked as sand pit on the topo map). Picked up an old woods road at one point for a short bit. Easy navigating through mostly open deciduous forest. Nice views from open areas south of the summit. Fall colors were past peak and there many leaves already down, but there were still some yellows and oranges left.

Summit Elevation: Mount Francisco 2316 ft
Round-trip Distance: 2.5 mi
Elevation Change: 550 ft

Next climbed Fish mountain. Started from the cemetery at the end of Fish mountain road. It was a short but steep climb up to the top through open woods. Nice views from the ledges south of the summit. There was a memorial there to Michael Lorette (1982-2005) - complete with flag and solar powered lights. Great day out.

Summit Elevation: Fish mountain 2473 ft
Round-trip Distance: 1.5 mi
Elevation Change: 700 ft

Francisco and Fish