Today's 50+ weather was a gift and I could think of no better way to enjoy it than taking a hike to someplace I've never been before. Number Seven Mt. in the Lake George Wild Forest seemed to be a good destination for today. Since the state recently acquired some land in this area, it helped make getting to the summit a rather easy bushwhack.
Arriving at the end of Alden Rd., the new state land begins.
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The not-so-old logging road heads up the hill, passing some skid roads, landings and a run-down outhouse from a "mitigated" hunting camp. The outhouse wasn't in great shape, but it would do in a pinch (so to speak).
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The logging road climbs the hill through skinny woods, passing some nice swamps and occasional views.
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After a while, it was time to begin the bushwhack to the summit. It's a gentle climb on skid trails though a cut over area.
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The way becomes steeper once the old boundary of state land is reached.
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Reaching the wooded summit, I headed a hundred yards to the west, where the ledges were. To say the vistas were outstanding is an understatement. The view 1100' "straight down" to the Hudson River was intimidating to my acrophobic sensibilities.
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Starting from the south, Thomas, Huckleberry and Joe Baker Sag stood out with the Kayaderosserass Range on the horizon to the right of Hadley.
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To the southwest, Hadley and Spruce dominated the skyline with Roundtop in the foreground.
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Rounding out the view to the northwest was Baldhead, Moose and Crane. I could also make out Number Nine Mt. in the foreground.
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I always like the profile of Crane Mt.
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While it was pretty breezy, I didn't let that detract from my exploring the ledges and finding a perfect spot to sit down and eat my lunch. All too soon, it was time to pack up and go. I shot a back azimuth and hit the logging road right where I started. Then, it was a nice walk back to the truck. What a great day to be out and about enjoying some spring like conditions in the middle of December. I suspect that will change soon. :thumbs:
Arriving at the end of Alden Rd., the new state land begins.
Attachment 20170
The not-so-old logging road heads up the hill, passing some skid roads, landings and a run-down outhouse from a "mitigated" hunting camp. The outhouse wasn't in great shape, but it would do in a pinch (so to speak).
Attachment 20171
The logging road climbs the hill through skinny woods, passing some nice swamps and occasional views.
Attachment 20172
After a while, it was time to begin the bushwhack to the summit. It's a gentle climb on skid trails though a cut over area.
Attachment 20173
The way becomes steeper once the old boundary of state land is reached.
Attachment 20174
Reaching the wooded summit, I headed a hundred yards to the west, where the ledges were. To say the vistas were outstanding is an understatement. The view 1100' "straight down" to the Hudson River was intimidating to my acrophobic sensibilities.
Attachment 20175
Starting from the south, Thomas, Huckleberry and Joe Baker Sag stood out with the Kayaderosserass Range on the horizon to the right of Hadley.
Attachment 20176
To the southwest, Hadley and Spruce dominated the skyline with Roundtop in the foreground.
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Rounding out the view to the northwest was Baldhead, Moose and Crane. I could also make out Number Nine Mt. in the foreground.
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I always like the profile of Crane Mt.
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While it was pretty breezy, I didn't let that detract from my exploring the ledges and finding a perfect spot to sit down and eat my lunch. All too soon, it was time to pack up and go. I shot a back azimuth and hit the logging road right where I started. Then, it was a nice walk back to the truck. What a great day to be out and about enjoying some spring like conditions in the middle of December. I suspect that will change soon. :thumbs:
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