Tramp & Trail

With Phase II starting Monday, it was one more adventure before it’s back to work after two and half months of vaca.  So a few of us hiked 17 miles to Woodhull Mt. heading to the fire tower with a quick stop at the Wolf Lake Landing on Woodhull Lake. The weather cooperated, being in the 70’s, the mosquitoes and flies weren’t terrible trying multiple natural repellents and the conversations were fantastic.
Greg S.

Bald Mountain

Being my return date to work is 6/1, I figured I would try to get in as many adventures as possible.  Today’s started out at 4:00am, with the goal of making it to the top of Bald Mountain to watch the sunrise. Once at the top, nothing but clouds and fog rising from the forest floor. But as the minutes ticked by,  it began to clear up. It was very quiet, with three other people at the top. It was an absolutely amazing experience, not only hiking with a headlamp on, but just watching the sunrays blanket everything.
Greg S.

FLT – Morgan Mt.
Another fantastic hiking day!
15 miles on the Finger Lakes Trail. Started at Spruce Pond then to Hang Glide overlook, Tinker Falls to the summit of Morgan Mountain.
Carolyn E.

Verona Beach and Beyond
A beautiful day for a bike ride! Took a note from the 911 bikes and started from Verona State Park, but changed it up a bit, eventually following Fish Creek on one side up to Rt. 49 and looping back on the other side.
Out Poppleton, Jug Pt., Buck…sound familiar? Would never have attempted crossing the “closed” bridge on Cove Rd. if not for previous outings.  Still tricky getting around the large barriers with a bike. Another “adventure” on Old Rt. 49, “road closed,” but made it around another barrier set very close to a ditch, and a second barrier made of a huge pile of dirt crossing the entire road. Up and over with my bike!
It was nice to see lots of boat traffic on Fish Creek, a sign of Spring, with hopes of some return to normalcy. I was dismayed however at the gatherings in the private campgrounds and along the creek. No masks, no social distancing. The only ones I came close to were on that bridge, only me with a mask.
Back to Oneida Lake, bucking the wind, few boats on those choppy waters.
Mary Pat C.

MT. HOPE RESERVOIR

Today’s hike was a nice outing, especially after the snow we got yesterday.  Nothing long today, just 5.5 miles at the Mt Hope Reservoir.  With all the snow it was more like we were participating in a mud run rather than a hike, but the weather was nice.
Carolyn E.

REMSEN FALLS

A Mother’s day hike to Remsen Falls proved to be quite enjoyable. There were signs of spring everywhere. Trilliums and Trout Lilies ready to bloom (should be fully open by next weekend) even with the little bit of snow left on the ground from Saturday. The only other people we saw we passed on the way out. About 10 mins before the parking lot a family with 3 small kids were on the way in.
Sharon K.

Third Lake, Arietta

I hiked to Third Lake today (no not that one).  This one is in Arietta.  8 miles on a beautiful sunny day.  The Adirondack mud season is in full swing.  I passed a snake sunning himself on the trail and only one other couple while on my way out.  Sharon K.

Remsen Falls to Nelson Lake

Starting at the Bixby Rd parking area, some tramps (implementing strong social-distancing) hiked 16 miles to the Remsen Falls lean-to and then on to the Nelson Lake lean-to. As soon as we exited the car at the parking area, we were engulfed in flies that had no concept of what 6 feet is. As we starting moving, at a fast cardio pace, the flies had difficulties keeping up. Lunch overlooking the falls at Remsen lean-to was beautiful and fly-free due to the cool breeze and not to mention prosperous for Paul.
Greg S.