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Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail
Wawayanda State Park, Sussex County, New Jersey
I had planned on hiking with the Appalachian Mountain Club, but arrived at the meeting place a few minutes late and they were gone. I continued on my own to Wawayanda, which I understand is pronounced “way way yonder,” a … Continue reading
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Putnam County, New York
I drove north on the Taconic and turned west on Route 301, parking at the southern end of Canopus Lake. 12:10 p.m.: I hiked north on the white-blazed Appalachian Trail, where in the course of a few minutes I met nine hikers, in five … Continue reading
Harriman State Park/Sterling Forest State Park, Orange County, New York
2:28 p.m.: I got off to a very late start this day, but finally got in a good hike. I had read of a scramble on the Appalachian Trail (AT) that I decided to investigate. I drove to Harriman State … Continue reading
Bear Mountain State Park, Orange & Rockland Counties, NY
The Jewish Outdoor Club had a day of hiking and barbecue to celebrate Lag B’Omer. This was my first visit to Bear Mountain, though I have photos of my grandmother visiting here decades ago. There is a large lawn near … Continue reading
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Harriman State Park, Orange County, New York
I joined the Appalachian Mountain Club for this hike. I drove to Orange County, took Highway 17, crossed the bridge on Arden Valley Road across the Thruway (I-87) and parked in the “Elk Pen” parking lot. 9:45 a.m.: The beginning … Continue reading
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Putnam County, New York
YBS, Xi and I were interested in cross-country skiing or snow shoeing, so we headed north to Clarence Fahnestock State Park, which has a winter park featuring groomed trails and gear rental. Unfortunately, by the time we arrived, close to … Continue reading
Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts
“[W]hether we will or no, Majesty is all around us here in Berkshire, sitting as in a grand Congress of Vienna of majestical hill-tops, and eternally challenging our homage.” – Herman Melville, from the dedication of Pierre Leaving home at … Continue reading