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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Holy of holies
1-29-11: This hike takes you to the holy of holies of the preserve. You find yourself at the bottom of the lower falls on the Plotter Kill and the bottom of the Rynex falls – where the creeks meet – … Continue reading
The long loop
1-27-11: Decided to hike the long rim trail that goes out to the thruway at the east end of the preserve. I started at the Coplon Road trailhead. The pull-off was plowed out and someone had shoveled a path to … Continue reading
First snowshoe day
1-14-11: Less than a foot of snow, snowshoes weren’t really necessary but it’s considered rude to rough up the trails, so… Did the Highland Trail on a cold, brilliant day. There are some photos. —Ed Atkeson
Two falls
1-6-11: On the map, it looks like there is a spot where you can see both the Lower falls and the Rynex falls while standing in the same place. It was today’s project to find that place. Sure enough! That’s … Continue reading
Scenic Loop ramble
1-3-11: Hiked out to the “scenic loop trail,” halfway between the Coplon Rd. trailhead and the eastern end of the preserve. It’s a yellow trail that traces the edges of a small flat area surrounded by ravines. ***The south rim … Continue reading
