OUTINGS, cont.
25.
Hike: Nun-da-ga-o Ridge, 2815 ft. (C+ - Moderate)
From Crow Clearing, up the side of Big Crow to a lovely Ridge trail
with views of Whiteface. Cross the Ridge, then down a col and up
through a beautiful birch forest to Weston Mtn. This is a 5.8 mile
circuit. Depart 9:00, return 4:00. Leader: Jean Hardy
26.
Paddle: Church, Osgood, and Jones Ponds Launching
into Church Pond at Rt 86 just east of Paul Smiths College, a
lovely paddle through narrow channels into Little Church, and to
Osgood. If high enough water, paddle into channel under
White Pine Camp Road to Jones Pond. If low water, we will paddle
up into Osgood River, and return to launch site. Depart 9:00,
return 4:30. Leader: Joyce Daniels
27.
Paddle: Racquette River from Axton Landing Part of
the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, we will paddle up the Racquette River
to Racquette Falls and back to Axton Landing. Depart 8:30,
return 4:30. Leaders: Nancy and Bob Kohlbecker
28.
Paddle: Taylor Pond
Wonderful views of Catamount Mountain, paddling westerly from
State Campground dock with stop at one of 3 lean-tos for lunch.
Often we see loons at the end of the Pond. Depart: 9:30, return
4:00. Leaders: Marcia Mosey and Ruth Kuhfahl
29.
Paddle: Moose Pond
From State launch site we will paddle around the pond, with lunch at a
wonderful rocky point where we often watch osprey in their nest.
Depart 9:30, return 4:00.
Leaders: Edward and Linda Roesner
30.
Paddle: Ausable River to Lake Champlain If the water
is calm we will do a loop out into Lake Champlain, then return up the
river the same way we came.
Depart 9:00, return 4:00 Leader: Gail McKay
Outings: Sunday
Sept. 21
31. Hike:
Cascade Mountain, 4098 ft. ( B – Moderate)
The easiest of all the 4000 ft. peaks to ascend, this has generally
moderate grades with only a few steeper pitches, making this a very
enjoyable hike. 4.8 miles RT. Depart 9:00, return
4:00. Leader:
Frank Krueger
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32. Hike: First Brother, 2940
ft. (C+ - Moderate) FULL Steep in spots, the
trail leads
to beautiful ledges and a summit with views of Keene Valley, Giant, The
Great Range, and Marcy. 3 mile RT. Depart 9:00, return
1:30.
Leader: Monique Weston
33.
Hike: Owl Head Lookout, 2530 ft. (C+ - Moderate)
FULL Hike on
the north trail to Giant Mountain. Elevations gains moderate
till the last short (0.l mi.) steep pitch to the Lookout. Wonderful
views of Giant, Rocky Peak, Lake Champlain, and the Green Mts. of
Vermont. 0.1 mi. further to see the magnificent cliffs of the
lookout from below. 5.2 miles RT, Depart 9:30, return
2:00. Leader: Mary Krueger
34. Hike:
Owen, Winch, Copperas Ponds (C - Easy pace) Nice hike past
quiet Owen Pond, on up to Copperas Pond and a side trip to Winch Pond.
Returning back to Copperas Pond, and snack at the lean-to, we will
descend the shorter but steep trail to Route 86 where we will have
spotted cars. Approximately 2.5 miles total. Depart
9:00, return 1:30. Leader: Marcia Mosey
35.
Hike: Morgan Mountain, 3440 ft. (C- moderate) FULL
Using the Cooper Kiln Trail, this should be a nice hike with views of
Esther and Whiteface. Depart 9:00, return 2:00 Leader:
Peter Biesemeyer
36.
Hike: Hamlin Mountain, 2129 ft. (C – Easy) FULL
Nice hike up a small mountain in Wilmington. 1100 elevation gain; 3
mile RT – great views. Depart 9:00, return noon.
Leader: Jim Bailey
37.
Hike: Rocky Falls, (C - Easy) FULL
An easy walk on the start of the Indian Pass Trail to a series of
waterfalls and a large pool for swimming. There’s a lean-to at the top
of the falls, and wonderful places to sit, dip your feet in the cool
water and enjoy your lunch. 4.8 mi. RT. Depart 9:00,
return 2:00. Leader: Marilyn Gillespie (LEADER CHANGE)
38.
Hike: Silver Lake Bog Walk (C-Easy)
This is a wonderful 2.5 mile walk on a Nature Conservancy Trail. (see
#23). Depart 9:00, return noon. Leader: Ruth Kuhfahl
39.
Hike: Cobble Hill (C - Easy ) FULL
Hike through woods to a sloping rock face & scramble up to views of
Mirror Lake & Lake Placid village. A short walk to the summit for
views of the high peaks. Descent on the gentle former Mt. Whitney ski
trail and along Echo Lake. 2.5 miles RT. Depart 9:00,
return 12:00 noon. Leader: Frank Lescinsky
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