Next up on our day of easy hikes for the 4-3-2-1 Way Challenge was Grassy Pond. After finishing our visit to Deathbrook Falls, we were looking for another quick and relaxing trail, and this one fit the bill perfectly. Hike Report 7/11/2017 We headed a short distance down Route 28…
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Death Brook Falls: The Best Half-Mile Hike You’ll Ever Take
This is one of my new favorite places—so peaceful, so beautiful, and so natural. Hike Report 7/11/2017 Today, we planned to complete the four “easy” hikes I needed for the 4-3-2-1 Way Challenge. The day before, we had hiked Buttermilk Falls, one of the easiest hikes on the list. Since…
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Buttermilk Falls: The Perfect Non-Hike Hike
If you’re looking for a “non-hike hike,” this is the perfect destination. The entire trip clocked in at just 0.2 miles round-trip—and that included wandering around to view the falls from several different angles. Hike Report July 10, 2017 As part of the Indian Lake 4-3-2-1 Challenge, we made a…
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Mud, Mist, and Birthday Cake: Hiking Tabletop & Phelps
Our day started early. We were up at 5:00 a.m. and on the road by 5:45 for the two-plus-hour drive north. The plan for the day was to summit both Tabletop and Phelps in celebration of my 26th birthday. Trip Report 9/22/2014 The trailhead is located at the Adirondack Loj.…