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94 North to South
This was a mistake, we were looking for the Stairway to Heaven Hike and made
a wrong turn and found this. Starting out on a plank boardwalk, you make your
way through sensitive swamp land. After 3/4ths of a mile you come to a walk
only suspension bridge built by donations of cash and labor of the ATC. Its
great to cross the creek on it. Once you enter the woods the trail is well marked,
there are bridges crossing streams as you make your way through fields of color.
You cross a bike trail at one point and head out towards 94 South. Once we hit
the road, we turned and walked back. If you continue across the road and up
the mountain, there is a loop hike called the Stairway to Heaven loop with excellent
views. In & out the hike is 6 miles. View this hike »
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D&R Canal
Scenery - 4 - Great opportunity for anyone to get started and enjoy nature
Ease of Hike - 1 - No significant elevation changes
Time - determined by length you choose
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Jocky Hollow
Scenery - 8 - it’s not a 10 because there are higher Mountains in Vermont
to climb but the views are awesome & the waterfalls along the way break
up the climb.
Ease of Hike - 8 - This is a strenuous hike and not for the beginner. Going up will
tax your thighs, going down will punish your Knees and it’s relentless
with almost no level ground. 9 & 10 are reserved for the hardest climbs
in the US so that gives you an indication of this hike.
Time - 5 hours 40 minutes (with lunch).
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Kaaterskill Falls, ny
Scenery - 9 - You will not find a better waterfall within a few hundred miles of
New York city.
Ease of Hike - 2 - The hardest part of the hike is the walk from the trail head
back to your car.
Time - 1 hour
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Lord Stirling
Scenery - 4 - If you’re a bird lover, go during migration or mating season
to increase your chances of a great sighting.
Ease of Hike - 1 - Sections through marsh have bridges, there is little to no elevation
change.
Time – 2 hours 45 minutes (including side trips)
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Merrill Creek
What a fantastic place – and I went on a cold winter day. You can first
go to the Visitor Center and pick up a map. There is a Ranger there 7 days a
week (yea I’m serious). There are several feeder trails and a main trail
around the reservoir. If you combine the Blue trail, part of the Orange trail
and the Reservoir loop as they call it, the hike will be about 7.5 miles. (Want
a 2-5 mile walk/hike, walk to the right of the visitor center out past the second
dam and back.) View this hike »
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Mt Tammany
Mount Tammanay offers a few hours of hard work, rewarded with a great view of
the surrounding area. Combine that with additional trails crossing the rest of
the Worthington State Forest and the possibility of rafting on the Delaware river,
and you have a full day trip, well worth the long drive from the Metro area. View this hike »
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Mt Taurus, NY
Scenery - 7 - Great views, a bit too much civilization, Ruins are a neat addition
but nothing spectacular. Eating lunch as you look up the Hudson makes the 7.5
mile day hike more then worth it.
Ease of Hike - 8 - The initial climb is 1500 feet over two miles or so, take your
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Wyanokie High Point
Scenery - 9 - Great 360 degree views, Turkey vultures and Black birds circle about,
A large cave, an old collapsed mine, creek crossings and a great 30-40 ft waterfall
all make this a terrific hike.
Ease of Hike - 8 - A 5+ mile hike will get the heart going on several occasions.
It is an 1100 ft climb to the top. We saw 7 yr olds doing it though so take
your time and give it a shot.
Time - 3 hours 40 minutes with dog
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