Thinking about going back to Thacher Park one day… Escarpment walk with beautiful views! The Thacher Park Glen Doone area is located on Rt 157 just over 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte 157 and Rte 85 in the town of New Scotland. Moderately level terrain – this part of the escarpment trail … Continue reading Escarpment trail at Thacher Park from Glen Doone pavilion
It’s an hour drive. We will plan to hike 4.4 miles on well-maintained trails through woods and forest with a total elevation gain of 1,100 feet. Hike should last about 3.5 hours. I hear there are a few nice overlooks with a view of the Hudson Valley and Hudson River. we will bring water, snacks, … Continue reading Palenville Overlook and Indian Head
Thacher State Park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. We will do about 4 miles … Continue reading Thacher Park North Section Hike on Easter
Robbie and I decided to hike this 3.5 mile hike to Potash Mountain. It turns out to be an open summit that seemed more like a meadow than the top of a mountain with several vantage points and different views. We spent some time “taking it in” at the top. At the start we both … Continue reading Potash Mountain – Lake Luzerne Hike
We’ll need to explore this 5 mile loop trail in Guilderland. Considered a Moderate hike, it takes an average of 2-3 hrs. to complete. This trail is great for hiking, cross-country skiing, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Continue reading Willow Road Trail, Great Dune Loop #8
We will have to check out this 4 mile loop trail near Ballston Spa. Considered an easy hike, it takes an average of 1-2 hrs. to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, birding, horseback riding, bike riding, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Continue reading Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
We will hike a 2.5 mile loop along the green, red, and yellow trails of the preserve, which overlooks Clarksville. We will start at an elevation of 740′ and climb to 1140′ for a moderate clime. Views along the way include the surrounding countryside, the Helderbergs, and a narrow outlook at the top of the … Continue reading Bennett Hill Preserve hike
Explore this 1.00 mile, loop trail near Ballston Spa, New York. It’s an easy walk in the park as they say, you can do a figure 8 and pass by the pond for about 2.8 miles. We noticed there are big expansion plans for the future. For now, it’s an easy trail for cross-country skiing, … Continue reading Malta Ecological Nature Park
Check out this two-mile path, great for warm season walks and cold season skiing, is a favorite among nature lovers. There is parking on both ends or go out and back for about 4 miles. Considered an easy trail, it takes less than 2 hours to complete. This is a great all season trail for … Continue reading Bog Meadow Nature Trail
Take Dupont Road from Crab Creek. Dupont becomes Staton Road but keep going for about 5 miles until you come to a T in the road. Turn right on Cascade Lake Road where the pavement becomes gravel. In just over 2 miles you’ll begin to hear the waterfall. Approach carefully and hike to the bottom … Continue reading Merry Falls
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