James Baird State Park Loop 04/14/2017 A short loop through James Baird State Park beginning from the Shelter #2 parking lot. Distance: 1.7 miles Elevation Gain: 144 feet Our Time: 30 minutes Trailhead Location: James Baird State Park Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Adventurer Insight: Baird Park will typically be fairly quiet during the week but can be crowded on the weekend with picnics, golf, and other events bringing the crowds. This trip follows the blue trail markers to the red trail markers until reaching the water tower in
A short loop through James Baird State Park beginning from the Shelter #2 parking lot. Distance: 1.7 miles Elevation Gain: 144 feet Our Time: 30 minutes Trailhead Location: James Baird State Park Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Adventurer Insight: Baird Park will typically be fairly quiet during the week but can be crowded on the weekend with picnics, golf, and other events bringing the crowds. This trip follows the blue trail markers to the red trail markers until reaching the water tower in
Lake Minnewaska Loop 04/13/2017 A leisurely walk around Lake Minnewaska with excellent views of the lake and surrounding area from multiple angles during the hike. Distance: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 175 feet Our Time: 1 hour Trailhead: 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Adventurer Insight: Located within Minnewaska State Park, there will be a fee for parking similar to other state parks. Typically a popular place to visit and can be crowded on peak days. There are a few picnic areas along the trail as well as a
A leisurely walk around Lake Minnewaska with excellent views of the lake and surrounding area from multiple angles during the hike. Distance: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 175 feet Our Time: 1 hour Trailhead: 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Adventurer Insight: Located within Minnewaska State Park, there will be a fee for parking similar to other state parks. Typically a popular place to visit and can be crowded on peak days. There are a few picnic areas along the trail as well as a
Allen Mountain 07/16/2016 Allen Mountain is the 26th highest peak in the Adirondacks. And there are no shortcuts to get there! This trip begins from the Upper Works Trailhead. Distance: 18.6 miles Elevation Gain: 3368 feet Our Time: 10.5 hours Trailhead Location: Upper Works Trailhead Parking, Newcomb, NY Adventurer Insight: Although the climbing doesn't really begin until around mile 5, an 18 mile trip is an 18 mile trip. Be prepared for an all day trip to this remote High Peak. Once the climb begins, progress will
Allen Mountain is the 26th highest peak in the Adirondacks. And there are no shortcuts to get there! This trip begins from the Upper Works Trailhead. Distance: 18.6 miles Elevation Gain: 3368 feet Our Time: 10.5 hours Trailhead Location: Upper Works Trailhead Parking, Newcomb, NY Adventurer Insight: Although the climbing doesn't really begin until around mile 5, an 18 mile trip is an 18 mile trip. Be prepared for an all day trip to this remote High Peak. Once the climb begins, progress will
