Three-peak loop starting with Saddleback, then Basin and finishing it off with the amazing Haystack, the third highest peak in NY.
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Noonmark is a non-46er right outside of the High Peaks wilderness with incredible views and is a great, short challenge.
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Great 46er loop to knock off some peaks and won’t take an experienced hiker too long: LWJ—>UWJ—>Armstrong—>Gothics. Roughly 15 miles, 5,000+ feet of elevation gain.
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Colden, the 11th highest peak in the ADKs, and home to the exhilarating Trap Dike section. One of the most difficult, dangerous and exciting climb sections in the ADKs.
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Storm King Mountain in Cornwall, NY. A great day trip from NYC with beautiful 360 degree views of the Hudson Valley area, Hudson River and much of what this downstate region can offer a nature enthusiast.
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Mt. Colvin in the ADK High Peaks hiked during the late Spring in the height of black flies season. Despite the bites, a beautiful hike!
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Cascade, perched up in my favorite region of New York, the beautiful Adirondacks, was the first of the "46 High Peaks" that I climbed. It's a great hike for those who want to take a first stab at a High Peak in the ADKs and one that doesn't take too much time.
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Number 2 on the ADK High Peaks list, Algonquin Peak is a hike to remember.
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Though I've skied it probably over 100 times, I've finally for the first time hiked Whiteface and was able to knock out two 46ers on the hike by hitting Esther Mountain as well. Another high peaks hike in the book, and of course, another beautiful set of memories.
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My second trip into the Minnewaska State Park did not disappoint, despite it being the hottest day of the year at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. I hiked to Gertrude's Nose, a beautiful trail that leads to a wild cliff formation offering panoramic views of the Palmaghatt Ravine and Hudson Valley.
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As a budding nature enthusiast, I’ve been growing fond of the picturesque landscapes that hiking provides. Because of this increased desire to engulf myself in Mother Nature, I wanted to experience a sunset on top of a mountain.
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Cascade and Porter Mountain hiked by Tyler, Jeff and their four-legged friend Lola…read on!
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Croton Gorge Park is located in Croton-on-Hudson, NY in Westchester County. The Park is 97 acres, includes a few miles of trails, picnic area, and of course the great picturesque views and bridge walk-way over the Gorge.
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Well folks this was a doozy, a day filled with sweltering heat and high winds, topped off by a visit to a local urgent care. My hike up Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail….
Keene Valley in the Adirondacks is home to the greatest number of high peaks in a given region, including my most recent hike of Big Slide Mountain. Big Slide is number 27 on the list of the 46 high peaks, and overall, it was a tough but rewarding hike.
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Harriman State Park, a huge state park located in Rockland and Orange Counties, has 31 lakes and reservoirs and over 200 miles of trails for hikers, runners, bikers and all else to enjoy. My trip started at Bear Mountain base and took me all the way to Lake Tiorati, mostly by way of the Red Cross Trail.
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Located on the South East edge of Lake George, Buck Mountain trailhead begins. While most describe this as a well trafficked trail, the 15 car parking lot says otherwise. Once the weather gets better I would assume parking on the road becomes the only option, creating an unsafe environment for all, squirrels and tortoises alike.
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Breakneck Ridge is one of the more popular hikes for NYC residents, so much so that it has it's own stop on the Metro-North. While the trail can be extremely busy with hikers, it is a fun, memorable hike that will challenge you right away.
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