Day Hike in the Adirondacks (Pic Heavy)

[Groove]

I had to get out this weekend, the weather has been so nice and I needed some exercise. Poke O' Moonshine isn't one of the Adirondack high peaks but it's a steep climb and a challenging descent, especially with ankle-deep leaves covering a loose, rocky trail. I went minimal, alone with no pack, just a light jacket, SAK, and a Mora Companion. I'll sleep well tonight.

Looks innocent enough right?

The trail was flooded by beaver dams, with water deeper than I am tall in most places.

Found a way across. It may not look very deep, but it is.

Pesky beavers!

A shelter near the summit

Old ranger station?

Getting close to the top

This is the actual "trail", it gets gnarly as you go

Fire tower at the summit

I drank from this on the way back down

Tons of Birch in the ADK park

That's all I have. My legs are spent and I'll be feeling this one in the morning I'm certain. Time for a beer.

Thanks for looking.



Eric

 

[River-8]

Groove,

Thanks for sharing the hike and pics; looks like beautiful country!

Best,
8

 

[LMT66]

Wandering about after the leaves drop is a great way to spend the day. Great pics!

 

[zpstl321]

Dang, those are very talented Beavers!

 

[Mossyhorn]

Thanks for sharing your experience. The photos are excellent.

 

[TomTerrific]

I hiked a lot in N Vermont some time back and these pics bring back some very pleasant memories.

Thanks for posting them.

 

[TomTerrific]

I hiked a lot in N Vermont some time back and these pics bring back some very pleasant memories.

Thanks for posting them.