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  1. Rob S

    Woodhull, Van Wyck, Table, Peekamoose - 10/18/14

    Fantastic day in the woods with Ralph Ryndak. 14+ miles, 9.9 miles of which were off-trail. This hike truly does have it all - - - old woods roads and foundations that were once part of the Stickle farm, 2 plane wrecks (one has a memorial plaque), bear holes, buck rubs, a rock amphitheater...
  2. Rob S

    Manitou Mountain & Anthony’s Nose – 6/21/14

    My friend Bruce and I decided to hike something a bit more local this weekend. Since I haven’t climbed much in the Hudson Valley, Anthony’s Nose seemed like a good choice. This turned out to be a gem of a hike with lots of viewpoints along the ridge. There are 3 parking lots that one can...
  3. Rob S

    Armstrong & UWJ - 5/25/2014

    Climbed Armstrong and Upper Wolfjaw in the Adirondacks last Sunday. Up the Beaver Meadow and down on Wedge Brook trail. Very little mud on Beaver Meadow, a bit more on the Range trail and Wedge Brook, but certainly not bad ... especially for mud season. Nice sunny day. Crowds weren't bad for...
  4. Rob S

    W. Stoppel & Stoppel Point – 04/27/14

    The morning started mostly cloudy and a bit chilly, 37F at the parking area near Colgate Lake. The summits of all three Blackheads were in the clouds, and yet small pieces of blue skies could be seen here and there. I had driven to the last PA on the left, near the big field. Based on the...
  5. Rob S

    BLM & Graham - 01/13/14

    Decided to take a personal day from work and go for a hike. Climbed Balsam Lake and Graham Mountains in the Catskills. The temperature was 28F when I began the hike at 9am, but warmed up throughout the day to 42F by the time I arrived back at the car. Way too warm for January, and I hesitate...
  6. Rob S

    Barkaboom & Cradle Rock Ridge 10/19/13

    Climbed 2 more Catskill Hundred Highest. Although many of these peaks are not renowned for having the best viewpoints, I am enjoying these gems immensely. On the drive down Beaverkill Road, the outside temp gauge dropped from 35F to 33F, and frost covered the grass and fields along the way...
  7. Rob S

    Little Rocky, Mombaccus, and AHP - 5/18/13

    On Saturday, I had the privilege to hike with Hermit. It had been several years since I had seen Ralph, and it was a pleasure to walk through the woods with someone as knowledgeable as he. We climbed Little Rocky 1 and Little Rocky 2 as Ralph calls them, both bumps of this hundred highest...
  8. Rob S

    Bellayre & Winnisook - 05-04-13

    With yet another nice forecast for the weekend, I wanted to get up to the Cats to climb a couple more hundred highest. Since one buddy is temporarily side-lined with an injury, and the other had some family matters to attend to, I decided to go solo. First stop was Bellayre. Back in December, I...
  9. Rob S

    Sterling Forest - 4-6-13

    The weather was forecast to be perfect, so even though I had other plans, I had to change them. Glad I did ….. the forecast proved 100% accurate! Temps were about 40F when I started the 8+ mile loop, and warmed up to the mid-50s throughout the day. Skies were very clear, and deep blue; a good...
  10. Rob S

    Giant Ledge & Panther on St Patty's Day - 03-17-13

    What a day to be in the mountains! Bluebird skies, a couple of inches of fresh powder, and only a bit of winds up high. The day started off with low clouds and snow showers as I entered the Catskill Park on my 2.5 hour drive up. But by the time I geared up in the parking area, signed the...
  11. Rob S

    Blackhead - 01-12-2013

    As the darkness gave way to a dull, gray, dreary day during the 2.5 hour drive up from north-western NJ, I just assumed that I'd be either hiking in the fog all day, or have no views whatsoever. Wrong! Making my way up 23A, the sun got brighter and brighter, and then suddenly the skies were blue...
  12. Rob S

    Willowemoc & Sand Pond Mt. (Catskills) - 07/21/2012

    07/21/2012 I've only hiked in this area once before, climbing Millbrook and Woodpecker Ridge with friends several years ago. This was my first time walking solo in this area, and it was very enjoyable. Saw plenty of wildlife, and only one other couple. No other cars in the parking area. Trails...
  13. Rob S

    Sawteeth 09-06-09

    Why does the walk down the Lake Road seem to go by so fast in the morning, and then take so long in the afternoon? Nice weather and blue skies for a trek up Sawteeth. Took the Weld trail up, and the Scenic trail down. I really like the Scenic trail. A bit of everything - - - rock scrambles...
  14. Rob S

    A Quest for Blueberries - 6/29/09

    Started the hike southbound on the Appalachian Trail as it crosses Millbrook Road. Since it was a Monday, I wasn’t too surprised to find no other cars in the parking area. Although the weather and temps were near perfect, the big, white, puffy clouds dominated much of the blue sky, with the...
  15. Rob S

    Breakneck Ridge - East Hudson Trails (NY)

    A couple of weeks ago, a friend suggested hiking Breakneck Ridge when I was able to get out again. I've read many TRs about it, and have been wanting to hike there for quite awhile. Well, I finally had the chance on Sunday, the 26th. Despite the very warm temps, there was a constant cool breeze...
  16. Rob S

    Climber dies on Mount Hood

    A woman climbing with her husband died Wednesday on Mount Hood when she was hit by large chunks of falling ice, Clackamas County authorities said. Full story HERE. In the article, the Hog's Back rock formation is mentioned. I seem to recall someone here mentioning this name in an earlier trip...
  17. Rob S

    SW Hunter (Leavitt) & Hunter - 10/11/08

    All trails are in great shape. The old railbed herdpath is not only cairned, but it's in as good shape as the Devil's Path. Another cairn marks the start of the 2nd herdpath that heads straight up and directly to the canister on Leavitt. Way too easy. The trail up Hunter is really nice...
  18. Rob S

    Colden via Lake Arnold - 05/25/2008

    Over a week late, but here it is - - - Climbed Colden on Sunday, May 25th. Perfect weather, slight breeze, very few bugs (not biting either), and surprisingly few hikers. Well, on Colden there were few hikers. Tons of folks signed in for Marcy, Phelps, and Algonquin. Patchy snow started around...
  19. Rob S

    Sherrill - 10/21/07

    No time for a TR yet, but HERE are some pics. Thanks to Mudhook for advising about the viewpoint. Holy freaken cow! I found it, and I think it's one of the top 5 best views in the Catskills!! And Sherrill really turned out to be a gem. I wasn't expecting anything overly exciting, but man-o-man...
  20. Rob S

    Silver Hollow & Plateau - 09/23/07

    Another last-minute decision to hike. Decision to go made at 8pm on Saturday evening, left NJ at 10:30pm, and arrived at a certain covert parking area at 1:30am. Slept quite comfortably in the back of the X-Terra until about 6:30am. Drove to the parking area at Notch Lake (Devil’s Tombstone)...
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