Nice view, fire tower and a bonus: a great parking lot By Tim Rowland Sure it’s a stunning view and all, but the new Buck Mountain trail in Long Lake had me at its parking lot. On Friday we were creeping along South Sabattis Road worried we … [Read more...] about A new Buck Mountain hike in Long Lake
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Whether you know it as Bald or Rondaxe Mountain, it’s a great short hike
A rewarding short hike that never gets old By Lisa Ballard I first tromped up trails in the Adirondack Park as a teenager in the 1970s, accompanying various friends who chased their 46er patches. Back then, trailless peaks were truly trailless. … [Read more...] about Whether you know it as Bald or Rondaxe Mountain, it’s a great short hike
Another ascent on Azure
Well-traveled northern Adirondacks hike works for families, groups By Tom French I’ve climbed Azure Mountain more times than I can count, and so has everyone else. With its iconic fire tower, Azure is a go-to destination of the northern … [Read more...] about Another ascent on Azure
Two towers, one outing
Up and downs of taking on Blue, Goodnow in a single day By Lisa Ballard Hiking up Blue Mountain and Goodnow Mountain on the same day seemed like a good idea on paper. They were located about 12 miles apart in the central Adirondack Park. Both … [Read more...] about Two towers, one outing
Historic fire tower finds new home in Speculator
Makomis fire tower boasts easy access, Adirondack views By Jamie Organski While a 48-foot fire tower situated in the middle of a park is not commonplace, it paints a striking picture in Sacandaga Park in Speculator. The Makomis Fire Tower was … [Read more...] about Historic fire tower finds new home in Speculator
Tracking the treks
Peakquest scratch cards help hikers keep track of challenges By Holly Riddle Step into just about any hiking retailer or tourist-geared shop in the Adirondacks and you’ll likely spot some of peakquests’ products: small, colorfully-designed … [Read more...] about Tracking the treks