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 TRIP CANCELLED
While most people
associate the Adirondacks with strenuous mountain climbing, there is
another face to this fantastic region. It consists of casual
hiking - on somewhat level terrain – to such places as waterfalls,
lakes, scenic views and historic sites – all within a short distance to
hike.
For two days we will take advantage of the trails and activities of the
Heart Lake Property, while car-pooling to more distant venues for the
other three days. By car-pooling we will avoid renting a van, so
hopefully there will be enough participants who will be willing to
drive; they will be reimbursed for gas. Otherwise we will
be confined to the area around the Loj.
For folks who have never been to this High Peaks region, or haven’t
been there in a long time, you will appreciate this 5-day
adventure. Folks who frequently visit this area know that they
will enjoy returning, especially to some places that they have not
previously visited.
Some members may not wish to attend all of the hikes or perhaps some
may wish to experience just part of a hike. This is possible just
as long as someone accompanies them while returning. On the other
hand, while the group will be doing relatively short hikes, there will
be some opportunities for folks to hike longer trails on their own.
Outing Cost: $842
Included:
Lodging (6 nights)
All meals from Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast.
Admission to the Wild Center (the natural history museum), John Brown’s
Farm, High Falls Gorge, and the Veterans’ Memorial Highway to Whiteface
Mountain.
Not Included:
Transportation to and
from the Heart Lake property.
Rental of canoes or kayaks (optional)
Donations to drivers for gas (suggested $45 for 3 days). Each
participant who does not
drive
needs
to add $45 to cover the cost of gas.
Wine (and beer) available at dinner (optional)
Gratuity for the crew at the conclusion of the program (optional)
Personal items, snacks, etc.
Payment Policy:
A deposit of $400 is due at the time of
registration. The remaining balance of $442 is due no later than May 1, 2012.
Cancellation
Policy:
If you need to cancel
the trip at any time, an $85.00 ADK registration fee is non-refundable.
The balance of the deposit is fully refundable up to May 1, 2012. After
May 1, 2012, no refunds are possible unless your space can be filled
from a waiting list. However, if ADK cancels the trip or if in the
opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you, the full amount will
be refunded.
If you are at all
interested in this Adventure Travel, it is necessary that you contact me as
soon as possible to insure that there is space available at the
Loj. Many individuals and groups book their occupancy each year a
year in advance.
For more information,
an application and to register contact
Dick Lightcap, 7331 Barberry Lane, Manlius, NY
13104, 315-637-3737 (or 3733) , hikethenct@aol.com
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Note: All
mileage is approximate, but denotes total ROUND-TRIP distance.
ALSO, SOME DESTINATIONS IN THE ITINERARY MAY BE OMITTED OR ALTERED DUE
TO WEATHER, TRAIL CONDITIONS, CLOSURES OR ISSUES RELATED TO
PARTICIPANTS.
Day 1, Sunday,
July 8, 2012
6 PM – Dinner (First
meal)
7 PM – Orientation @ the Loj & short hike
Day 2, Monday,
July 9, 2012
9 AM – Heart
Lake Loop (1.3 mile)
1 PM - Indian Pass Brook (3 miles)
Day 3, Tuesday,
July 10, 2012
9 AM -
Drive to Hull’s Falls (Keene), Rooster Comb (1 mile)) (Keene Valley),
Roaring
Brook Falls (.6 mile) (St. Huberts), Split Rock Falls and
nature trail and
Wildlife
Sanctuary (Elizabethtown)
7 PM - Climb Owl’s Head Mountain (1.2 mile) (optional)
Day 4, Wednesday,
July 11, 2012
ADK sponsored
activities near the Loj (all optional):
9 AM - Mount Jo guided hike (2 miles and 700’)
9 to 5 - Heart Lake Nature Museum
11 or 2 – Guided nature walk
PM - Swimming, fishing (with license),
canoeing and kayaking (rentals)
8:30 - Evening campfire
Day 5, Thursday,
July 12, 2012
9 AM - Drive to John
Brown’s Farm (Lake Placid), Brewster Peninsula (2 miles), Owen and
Copperas
Ponds (2 miles), High Falls Gorge, Whiteface Mountain (via
Veterans’
Memorial
Highway
9 PM - Night Program (ADK sponsored – optional)
Day 6, Friday,
July 13, 2012
9 AM -
Drive to the Fernow Plantation (1.1 mile) (Wabeek), the Wild Center
(Tupper Lake),
Pickeral
Pond (.6 mile) (Coreys)
8:30 PM – Night Walk (ADK sponsored – optional)
Day 7, Saturday, July 164.
2012
Breakfast &
departure
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