In trying to keep my promise to post more of my short trips on the Forum, here's a little hike to the most popular destination in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area; Auger Falls. Arriving at the huge trailhead parking lot just north of Wells a little after 11:00, Tredhed, my youngest daughter and I set out into the wilderness.
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After turning left out of the parking lot, the trail follows the old Rt. 8/30 road bed for a few minutes before ducking into the woods.
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To our surprise, the register had plenty of empty pages in it. Every time we've been here in the past, it's always full and falling apart. They must be getting ready for the busy fall hiking season.
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The trail is overmarked, especially for a wilderness area. However, judging from the novice attire of some of the people we met today, maybe that's a good thing. If a few extra yellow disks keep people from getting twisted around on this trail, it's OK with me. There are plenty of other places in the Siamese to wander around without seeing another trail maker.
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The trail is fairly easy to walk with no major elevation gains or tricky spots. However, due to its popularity, it is heavily impacted with plenty of rocks and roots ready to grab an unsuspecting flip flop.
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In no time, we arrived at the overlook area and enjoyed the view. The power of water never ceases to amaze me. Even in a dry spell, the Sacandaga River thunders through the gorge.
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After a sip of water and one last look at the falls, it was time to head back.
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About halfway to the trailhead, the roar of the falls was replaced with the roar of the traffic on Rt. 8/30. Our short journey into the wilderness was long overdue and much needed.
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After turning left out of the parking lot, the trail follows the old Rt. 8/30 road bed for a few minutes before ducking into the woods.
Attachment 20491
To our surprise, the register had plenty of empty pages in it. Every time we've been here in the past, it's always full and falling apart. They must be getting ready for the busy fall hiking season.
Attachment 20492
The trail is overmarked, especially for a wilderness area. However, judging from the novice attire of some of the people we met today, maybe that's a good thing. If a few extra yellow disks keep people from getting twisted around on this trail, it's OK with me. There are plenty of other places in the Siamese to wander around without seeing another trail maker.
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The trail is fairly easy to walk with no major elevation gains or tricky spots. However, due to its popularity, it is heavily impacted with plenty of rocks and roots ready to grab an unsuspecting flip flop.
Attachment 20494
In no time, we arrived at the overlook area and enjoyed the view. The power of water never ceases to amaze me. Even in a dry spell, the Sacandaga River thunders through the gorge.
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After a sip of water and one last look at the falls, it was time to head back.
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About halfway to the trailhead, the roar of the falls was replaced with the roar of the traffic on Rt. 8/30. Our short journey into the wilderness was long overdue and much needed.
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