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

09/05/2015

This trail begins at the Garden parking lot in Keene Valley and traverses 3 High Peaks: Haystack, Basin, and Saddleback (often referred to as HaBaSa). Distance: 17.3 miles Elevation Gain: 4300 feet Our Time: 13.5 hours Trailhead: Garden Parking Lot, Johns Brook Rd, Keene Valley, NY 12943 Adventurer Insight: The Garden Parking lot is not built to handle the amount of traffic seen in the Adirondacks these days and will fill quickly on peak days (like summer weekends). We arrived at 5:45AM on an

08/29/2015

Shelving Rock Falls is a waterfall located to the East of Lake George across from Bolton Landing. Distance: 0.9 mile round trip Elevation Gain: 130 ft Our Time: 20 minutes Trailhead: Shelving Rock Road, Fort Ann, NY 12827 Adventurer Insight: This is a short, family-friendly hike located about 45 minutes from the village of Lake George. The trail is relatively flat until reaching the waterfall. You will be approaching the waterfall from the top and descend following the trail. Trail Map: