OUTINGS, cont.
11.
Hike: Jay Mountain, 3600 ft. (A - moderate Pace)
FULL Climb this scenic
mountain by a well-used herd path. Once on the ridge
we weave up and down through open rocks and wooded areas for 1.5 mi to
reach the highest point. Outstanding views in all
directions. 6.1 miles, 2400 ft. ascent. Depart 9:00, return
4:30. Leader: Joe Bogardus
12. Hike:
Sentinel Mountain, 3838 ft. Bushwhack (A – Fast Pace)
Largest Mountain in the Sentinel Range, bushwhack from Bartlett
Road. Depart, 8:30, return 4:30.
Leader: Tony Goodwin
13.
Hike: Kilburn Slide, 3867 ft. ( B –
Moderate) Starting at Monument Falls on the road between
Whiteface and Wilmington, going up an old road bed to a stream bed, and
then up the slide. Steep in places but the views are well worth it.
Return the same route. 3 miles RT, 1000 ft. ascent. Depart 9:30, return
5:00. Leader: Dean Baker
14.
Hike: Esther Mountain, 4240 ft. (B+ - moderate pace)
FULL Starting
at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, climb Marble Mt.
old ski lift and join the Wilmington trail to the turn off to unmarked
Esther trail. About 5 miles RT. Depart 9:00, return
4:00. Leader: Susie Becker
15.
Hike: Eagle Eyrie via Whiteface Landing (C+ -
Moderate) A rock outcrop on the side of Whiteface.
Starting at Connery Pond off Rt 86, to Whiteface Landing, then
following a trail around Lake Placid to Echo Bay. Turning off on the
Eagle Eyrie trail , the last .8 mile is very steep climbing for about
800 feet. Round trip 9.5 miles, 980 feet ascent. Depart
9:00, return 4:30. Leaders: Bill and Ginger Dora
16.
Hike: Catamount Mountain, 3185 ft. (B - Moderate)
Nice woodsy walk to first rocky outcrop, cairns mark trail, one chimney
scramble. Superb views in all directions. 3.6 mile
RT. Depart 9:00, return 4:00.
Leaders: George and Eloise Leedom
17.
Hike: Spread Eagle-Hopkins Mountain. Traverse 3183
ft. (B – Easy ) From the Rooster Comb parking lot go
up the Ranney trail and over Spread Eagle and Hopkins. Then down the
back roads to the Gaffneys for refreshments at their home on Phelps
Brook Lane. 5 miles total. Depart 9:00, return 5:00.
Leaders: Susan and Dick Gaffney
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18. Hike: Poke-O -Moonshine
Mountain (C+ - Moderate) Only 2 miles RT, this is a
steep climb to a fire tower and open summit with great views. Depart
9:00, return 3:30. Leader: David Thomas-Train
19.
Hike: Mt. Van Hoevenberg, 2860 Ft. (C+ - Moderate)
Traverse from South Meadow Road 2.1 mi. to summit with views of
Marcy, Algonquin, Porter, and Giant. Continue on down the N. side .8
mile to the Bobsled Run and down the spectator walkway to the parking
lot. Cars will be spotted there. 3.8 mile traverse. Ascent 740
ft. Depart 9:00, return 4:00. Leader: Frank Lescinsky
20.
Hike: Peaked Mountain, 3222 Ft. (C+ - Moderate)
Bushwhack near Weston Mt. from Crow Clearing along Gulf Brook.
Depart 9:00, return 4:00. Leader: Peter Biesemeyer
21.
Hike: Baxter Mountain, 2440 ft. (C+ - Moderate)
Slightly
longer and steeper than Friday’s hike (#2) with the approach
via the Upham Trail from Keene Valley. Return down to the Beede Road.
Nice views of the Great Range, Giant, and Keene Valley. 3.3 miles
total. Depart: 9:00, return 5:00. Leaders: Martha Honeywell
and Susie Becker
22.
Hike: Cooper Kiln Pond (C+ - Moderate) Trail
starts on Gillespie Road just past Whiteface Mountain toll-gate,
follows old tote road on north side of Morgan Mountain and descends to
pond and lean-to at 2.7 miles. If transportation has been arranged,
continue past pond downhill to trail’s end at Bonnieview Rd, 5.9 miles.
Ascent 900 ft. Depart 9:30, return 4:00. Leader: Don
McLaughlin
23. Hike:
Silver Lake Mountain & Bog (C - Easy) The 2374 ft.
mountain is a 1.8 mile RT with lovely open views and rocky
sections along the way. The bog, 2.5 mile RT is a Nature Conservancy
preserve with marked stops interpreting the ecology and plant life.
Depart 9:00, return 4:00. Leaders: Joy & Dick Harvey
24.
Hike: Giant’s Nubble, 2760 ft. (C-Moderate)
This small rocky knob at the end of the SW ridge of Giant Mountain
offers nice views of Giant’s slides and St. Huberts. After spotting
cars, we will be going up the Zander Scott trail and then down the
Roaring Brook trail, 4 miles RT. Depart 9:00, return
3:00.
Leader: Peter Biesemeyer (LEADER
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