Journal entries, reviews, videos, and photos, of our favorite hiking adventures, rock scrambles, and summit views
Basic Information All Trails link to Mohonk Mountain House and Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze Hike Date of hike: 09/26/2020 Difficulty level: strenuous Distance: 7 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,410 feet Location: New Paltz, NY, Mohonk Preserve Fee to enter per person Our rating: 5+ History Please see history of Mohonk Mountain House and Mohonk […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 09/25/2020 Calf Pasture and Shady Beach information Location: Norwalk, CT Parking: very limited and pricy – can run anywhere from $20 – $65 per non-resident vehicle, depending on when you arrive. The beach can also be accessed via Metro-North Railroad. Picnic tables cost $5 for residents and $25 for non-residents. […]
Basic Information Gertrude’s Nose is a moderate hike with challenging rock scrambles located in Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Ulster County NY. AllTrails link to Gertrude’s Nose Hike Date of hike: 08/30/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 6.9 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,135 feet Location: Ulster County, NY Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Shawangunk Mountains Parking: Parking […]
Basic Information AllTrails link to Camp Smith hike Date of hike: 08/29/2020 Difficulty level: hard Distance: 6.4 miles Elevation gain: 1,807 feet Location: Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, Hudson Valley, NY History Camp Smith is a military training facility of the New York National Guard. It was established in 1882 as Camp Townsend and was […]
Basic Information The Millbrook Ridge Trail Loop is a moderate day hike in the Hudson Valley, Shawangunk-Catskill Mountains, Gardiner, NY. It is part of Mohonk Preserve. How to get there AllTrails link to Millbrook Ridge Trail Loop Date of hike: 06/20/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 7.9 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,194 feet Location: Mohonk […]
Basic Information How to get there: All Trails link to Fishkill Ridge, Lambs Hill, and Bald Hill loop hike Date of hike: 06/19/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 5.7 miles round trip Approximate hiking time: 5 hours Elevation gain: 1,535 feet Location: Hudson Highlands Sate Park Preserve, Hudson Valley, NY History Fishkill is a town in […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 06/07/2020 Jones Beach website Location: Southern Nassau County, hamlet of Wantagh, Jones Beach Island. Parking: daily parking fee per vehicle is $10. Parking fields are either oceanfront or connected to the beach via tunnels. Introduction: Jones Beach is a beautiful 6.5 mile public beach in Long Island. It includes a […]
Introduction Mount Minsi is a moderate day hike located on the PA side of the Delaware Water Gap. AllTrails link to Mount Minsi Basic Information Date of trip: May 24, 2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 5.0 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,049 feet Location: PA side of the Delaware Water Gap Parking: Parking lot Our […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 05/10/2020 Difficulty level: easy Location: the South Fork or Southeastern end of Long Island, NY, which is part of Suffolk County Parking: on streets Map of the Hamptons Getting to the Hamptons The Hamptons can be accessed by car or the Long Island Railroad. Background The Hamptons are made up […]
The Fire Island is located in Long Island, Suffolk County, NY. It has a no-motor vehicle policy. Basic Information Date of trip: 04/12/2020 Difficulty level: easy Location: South shore of Long Island, NY, part of Suffolk County. Parking: Parking lots on the western (Robert Moses State Park) or eastern (Smith Point Country Park) end of […]