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Hiking Hadley Mountain at Sunset
The post describes a spontaneous hike up Hadley Mountain in New York. The 3.6-mile round-trip trail, marked with red trail markers, offers stunning views of the Sacandaga Lake, Vermont, the Catskills, and the Adirondack peaks. The steep incline provided a challenging yet rewarding ascent, culminating in a breathtaking sunset view. The hike is recommended for… Read more
Vroomans Nose, A look Over MiddleBurgh, NY
Vroomans Nose in Middleburgh, NY, stands at 456 feet due to glacial movement. The mountain offers 2 trails and a revamped old trail for a safer experience. The hike takes about an hour, leading to breathtaking views of Schoharie Valley. Visitors might spot deer, birds of prey, and hawk nests. The area is also suitable… Read more
The Cranberry Lake 50, Day 1 the trek in the woods
The journey around Cranberry Lake in the Adirondacks commenced with a 3-hour drive to the boat launch. Along the way, two towns offered hiking supplies. The scenic but challenging first day set the stage for more demanding trails ahead. The day culminated with camping by the northern shore of east inlet. Read more
JMA: 4 Picks from Amazon for your Cranberry Lake 50 Backpacking Experience!
The post details last-minute preparations for a hiking trip, featuring products like a Hiluckey solar charger, Forceatt tent, ECOOPRO sleeping bag, and LifeStraw water filter. The solar charger, though bulky, lasted the entire trip and doubles as a flashlight. The Forceatt tent withstood a storm but had durability issues, and the ECOOPRO sleeping bag was… Read more
Colonie Town Park & Trail Head
Taking a closer look at Colonie, NY town park and trail head Read more
Vischers Ferry, The Trail to Lock 19
New York State once had one of the largest and most impressive lock systems in the country, The Erie Canal. Going from Albany to Buffalo, built in 1800s and being shut down in the early 1900s. For the longest time the only view of lock 19 was from a nearby roadway , but thanks to… Read more
