Category: Other hikes and adventures
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Sackets Harbor Historic Trail
In my efforts to embrace my local resources I have really enjoyed being on the Sackets Harbor Historic Trail. It’s a short walk (and an even shorter drive) from where I live. It is pretty accessible too with a relatively even gravel grade. I first started using this trail in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Hannah the hiker 