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Category Archives: Loops
You can have an epiphany on the red trail
August 15, 2012: I didn’t have an epiphany but I was there for the light show. I’ve been hiking – the waterfall loop, down to Sergeant’s Falls, to the “Ems.” Here’s a little loop that I like that goes up … Continue reading
The Longest Loop
June 27, 2012: The longest loop at the PKP is 5.5 miles, took me about three hours, not hurrying. It includes the highest point and the lowest point, and goes into the ravine twice, so plenty of vertical. ***The Highland … Continue reading
Jacob’s Ladder Loop
June 15, 2012: Here’s a little walk from the new trailhead – the Jacob’s Ladder loop. Hike in from Lower Gregg Road and take a left when you get to the red trail on the north rim. Check what the … Continue reading
The horse’s head
June 11, 2012: Hiked the horse’s head this morning. Two hours, 3.25 miles, the mosquitos will move you right along. Start at Coplon Road, pick up the south rim going east till you get down to the creek by the … Continue reading
Sunrise at pkp
April 11, 2012: This morning I hiked the waterfall loop. It’s been dry, so the trail was a breeze. There’s not much water falling, the little stream gurgles along but the crossings are easy. ***This shot was taken from probably … Continue reading
Not for kids
February 28, 2012: Steph asked about kid friendly trails (Hi Steph) and I hiked this morning thinking about that. ***It’s not safe! The trails are too icy! The picture above is a trail going up the Rynex creek. It’s un-hikable … Continue reading
Paradise Glen
12-22-10: Wanting to get a little deeper into the preserve, I hiked to paradise today. I wanted to try a yellow spur trail that goes down to the Plotterkill where a couple of little tributaries flow in. It looked interesting, … Continue reading
Cold and windy
I hiked a favorite loop today. It’s about three miles, takes a little more than an hour, and gives views of the three main waterfalls. • Start at the main trailhead on Mariaville Rd. • You take the red trail, … Continue reading
