Category Archives: Stream crossing

There Will Be Mud

April 5, 2013: I saw a pair of bluebirds at the Coplon Road trailhead, perched right on the sign. And the trail-clearers have been at work. Thanks! >> March 30, 2013: The clean-boot season is over. Some trails are spongy … Continue reading →

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Snowshoe advantages

1-19-2013: It snowed again last week but not very much. Today I used snowshoes even though there wasn’t really enough snow to warrant. The snowshoes (Atlas) give you a good flat platform, you can confidently take a step without worrying … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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March first snow

March 3, 2012: About a foot of snow fell in the preserve, more or less. It’s much more fun to hike now that the ice is covered. I was there yesterday morning early and it was magical, fabulous. Snowshoes are … Continue reading →

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The Isle of Scree

February 21, 2012: The Two-crossings loop. From the Coplon Road trailhead, follow the trail down into the ravine and cross the Plotter Kill at the stone wall crossing. During the tropical storm Irene, tons of stone got caught in the … Continue reading →

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Icy trails

January 25, 2012: Hiked the 3falls loop backwards, starting out on the blue trail from the Mariaville Road trailhead. Checked out some favorite places near the blue trail, a glade at the top of the upper falls, and a tiny … Continue reading →

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Paradise Glen loop

August 25, 2011: Paradise Glen is my name for this lovely spot, but now I suspect the real name is Sergeant’s falls. Click the picture, just look at this place! I got the name “Sergeant’s Falls” from Catherine Kielb’s 2008 … Continue reading →

Posted on August 25, 2011 by | 3 Comments

Three falls and back

4-17-2011: It rained Friday night and cleared up Saturday. Perfect conditions for waterfall fanciers. Didn’t have much time so I hiked from Mariaville Road, the north rim trail down to the Rynex crossing and then back, stopping in at all … Continue reading →

Posted on April 18, 2011 by | 2 Comments