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Month: November 2015

#6462 – Long Path North through Mine Kill State Park – November 29, 2015

#6462 – Long Path North through Mine Kill State Park – November 29, 2015

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Write-up: Deb Roberts
Leader: Deb Roberts
Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino

On a beautiful sunny Sunday in late November, 18 Tramps hiked the LPN Trail thru Mine Kill State Park. We parked at the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Authority Museum, and hiked
6¼ miles total. There is a beautiful waterfalls at the far end of the Park, where they have built platforms for better views. We sat at picnic tables in the sun for our lunch break. Chapstick and being kiss-ready was a memorable moment, good for laughs…
Back at the museum, we were treated to tea, hot cocoa and popcorn by the museum staff.

Mine Kill State Park: http://nysparks.com/parks/165/details.aspx

#6453 – Root Glen and The Path at Sunset Hill – November 1, 2015

#6453 – Root Glen and The Path at Sunset Hill – November 1, 2015

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Write-up: Meg Higgerson
Leader: Meg Higgerson
Co-Leader: Charlene Zebley

It was a beautiful, warm and bright November 1st as thirty hikers walked from the Hannaford Parking lot and proceeded up College Hill. What a parade! One passerby asked us what we were protesting!

TnT Root Glen ClintonWe then entered Root Glen and enjoyed typical Tramp camaraderie as we hiked the lovely shale paths of the Glen. We then left Root Glen and hiked the trails of Hamilton College. Many commented on the loveliness of these woods and the possibility of scheduling the area for a future ski.

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We then walked down College Hill and back toward the vehicles. Before departing, many of us took another walk through the Sunset Hill Cemetery to the new “Path” that serves as a meditation area, with benches overlooking a great view of the valley.

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The Path includes a labyrinth which is an ancient symbol that crosses over all cultures and religions. It symbolizes a journey. Our journey today was a pleasant 6.6 miles!