Category: Other hikes and adventures
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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…
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Sleeping Beauty Mountain, Lake George
I recently went on a hike in Lake George Wild Forest! This was my first time hiking in Lake George and I was pleasantly surprised. This area of hiking is still part of the Adirondack Park too. My boyfriend and I camped the night before near the trailhead and met…
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Saranac Lake 6: Ampersand Mountain, Saranac Lake, NY
Ampersand Mountain… what a hike. I’ve done Ampersand twice, and it is a great trail to really test if you’ve got your hiking legs. The first time I went up was with Max in March 2020. We brought micospikes and warm clothes since there were still some winter conditions. It…
Hannah the hiker 