Monthly Archives: December 2011

Waterfall loop

December 28, 2011: I hiked the waterfall loop this morning, 2.2 miles with sidetrips, 90 minutes. The trails were frozen, pretty easy going with the boggy places gone. ***The waterfall loop is my usual little aerobic jaunt. Enough vertical to … Continue reading

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Hiking the Horse’s Head

December 20, 2011: I parked at Coplon Road and hiked around the horse’s head today, two hours, 3.5 miles. A respectable hike with no pesky big waterfalls — some small ones. ***The stream is getting its winter whites. Crossing at … Continue reading

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Holy of Holies

December 4, 2011: The Holy of Holies, where Rynex Creek joins the Plotter Kill. The Lower Falls on the Plotter Kill is at left, the Rynex Falls is on the right – two major waterfalls visible from the same place. … Continue reading

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That first 100 yards

December 1, 2011: Here’s a picture of the trailhead on Rte 159. I recommend taking the trail on the right. The usual red trail on the left, down to the footbridge, is a real mess. The trails in the preserve … Continue reading

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