Author: Hannah

  • Being a walker

    It has been a while since I have made it to the Adirondacks for hiking. When I first became interested in hiking I seemed to think that the only hikes to do or worth doing were in the ADK. But, over time, I have started to realize that that is…

  • Saranac Lake 6: McKenzie Mountain

    McKenzie Mountain was the last of the Saranac Lake 6 for me to hike. It was fantastic! I completed this hike on July 28th, 2024 7:30 pm. I set off for this hike in the afternoon to try and beat some of the scorching summer heat. This was a wise…

  • Cathedral Rock and Firetower: Wanakena, NY

    Cathedral Rock and Firetower: Wanakena, NY

    In an effort to find a quick hike near Watertown, I stumbled upon Cathedral Rock and Firetower in Wanakena. I hiked this trail July 13, 2024. The trail starts behind the Ranger School and there is a huge parking lot available. I went on a sunny Saturday and surprisingly I…

  • The last of the Cranberry Lake 50

    The last of the Cranberry Lake 50

    In May 2023 I hiked about 45 miles of the Cranberry Lake 50. I was not prepared for the black flies that met me on the trail, and left the trail early to spare myself from their wrath. So, I went back at the end of April to finish it…