From Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center. The length of this hike, one way from Asbury to Moonshine Falls is approximately 4 miles, most all of it on Asbury property, following their trail system upstream along Matthews Creek. Asbury welcomes hikers to use their trails, as long as camp is not in session, or any … Continue reading Moonshine and Confusion Falls via Asbury Hills
Huyck Preserve (http://www.huyckpreserve.org) is located in the scenic hamlet of Rensselaerville NY and has been connecting people to nature for more than 80 years. Park at the Pond hill Rd. trailhead across from the Eldredge Education building. We will first hike around Myosotis lake. There is a nice waterfall to see. Distance is 4-5 miles … Continue reading Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
This is one to check out soon in NC…. This is a simple out-and-back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Wooded, shaded, beauty with a lovely view at the mid point. Most of the elevation gain is in the first half, with a super easy downhill return. The trail is very clear with no major hazards. Follow … Continue reading Lunch Rocks/Haw Creek Overlook
Figure this out! Big pond, North Pond, and Jones Hill are all located in the Hoffman Notch wilderness by Schroon lake in the Adirondacks. This particular hike is approximately 9 total miles out and back with 1500 feet of elevation gain. High Point elevation is 1900+ or minus feet at the summit of Jones Hill. … Continue reading Big Pond,North Pond,Jones Hill/ Hoffman Notch Wilderness ,Schroon Lake
HARDEST rock scramble EVER (partially because I haven’t done many 😉 but also because it was hard!)This was an amazing challenge and one I simply cannot believe we completed. Luckily I did not know about it ahead of time! (Yes, I do trust Ron to make plans without details).There were so many rocks and a … Continue reading Lake Shore Path Labyrinth Trailhead
Pam and I went to Plotter Kill Preserve because I had heard there were 3 nice waterfalls. Nice waterfalls was definitely correct and there were six of them! There is basically one trail here that goes around the whole preserve that’s a combination of the Red and Blue trails… There is also a Green trail … Continue reading Plotter Kill Preserve
This wild, foggy headland north of Lincoln City won its name because cascades pour off its cliffs into the ocean. The trails to wildflower meadows here also have views of craggy islands, the Salmon River estuary, and a cove of barking sea lions. About the Hike: Three trailheads access the meadow viewpoints on this huge … Continue reading Cascade Head
After we hike the little sister headland to Cascade Head, there is a large “hill” north of Lincoln City that is known as “The Knoll.” We will explore the moderate 3-mile loop. We are hoping for those spectacular views of the Pacific coastline. To reach the trailhead, turn north on NE Devils Lake Blvd from … Continue reading The Knoll Open Space
We hiked this 2-mile out-and-back trail near Corinth, New York. It seemed like an easy hike for a hot summer day, but actually was a moderately challenging one, it took us about 2 hrs to complete. The trail rose along a jeep track from the parking area past some large power lines and quickly ducked … Continue reading Western Ridge Trail to Overlook Moreau Lake State Park
Keleher Preserve Gulf Hill Rd · Voorheesville, NY We ended up hiking just over 4 miles through the woods and old forest. It took us about 2 hours. The elevation gain was an easy 450 feet or so. It was a pleasant stroll to a small overlook in an amazing old growth forest. On the … Continue reading Keleher Preserve New Scotland
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