ADK Women's Hiking Group 315

04/15/2022

Who doesn't love a great conversation starter and these are an awesome idea!
You can even get crafty and make your own!

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04/14/2022

This is a great list! I've already tagged my hiking partner for at least one of them!
Which one would you want to do?

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In addition to being fun, these hiking challenges will reduce pressure on the popular High Peaks.

04/12/2022

Fun in our neighboring mountain range!

Take the 2022 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge! Visitors are challenged to hike each of the six fire towers in the and submit information about their visit at any time during the year.

If you complete the 2022 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge you'll receive a commemorative patch and be entered to win great outdoor prizes including hiking accessories.

More info: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/76620.html

04/12/2022

The AT is truly a hikers dream- it has everything to offer for all level of experience. It's an amazing and beautiful country that really caters to the hiking community.
If you find yourself out of the beautiful ADK area, check out the AT! 🐾🌿🏕🔥🪵🎒

04/12/2022

Apps for tracking are great, but is technology always king in the woods?

Dotted, dashed, and curvy. Red, blue, and brown. All these colors and styles criss-cross a topo map. Here's what they mean.

04/11/2022

04/11/2022

Trail mix bar? Say no more! What's your go to blend to toss in your backpack or purse? Share yours below⬇️⬇️

04/08/2022

Hike #3: Saturday, April 16, 2022, 8:00 am
Pixley Falls Nature Trail (1.2 miles)
BREIA Canal Trail (5 miles)
Meet at Pixley Falls.
11430 State Route 46
Boonville, NY 13309

04/07/2022

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To protect the Adirondack trail system, DEC is urging hikers to postpone hikes on high elevation trails until mud on the trails has dried and hardened. Please see DEC's Muddy Trails Advisory for additional information: https://on.ny.gov/372CPlg.

Please note, many trails around NY are currently experiencing similar conditions. If hitting the trail this weekend, please remember to walk through the mud rather than around it, and stick to low elevations until conditions improve.

For a list of lower elevation hikes in the Adirondacks: https://on.ny.gov/3uucEtC.

04/07/2022

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Being a fire tower observer was a hard and sometimes lonely job. Observers spent many hours in the small tower cab, armed with binoculars, maps, and a telephone or radio. Their dedication to this early warning system greatly reduced the acres of forest destroyed by fires.

For nearly a century, observers watched the forests of New York State from more than 100 fire towers perched atop the highest peaks, searching for the dangerous, telltale signs of forest fires. There were 19 fire towers in the Catskill region and 52 in the Adirondacks.

Beginning in the 1980s, the State of New York began to phase out the use of fire towers for spotting forest fires, and in 1990, the last 5 towers still in operation were closed. Over time, the towers and their associated observers' cabins began to deteriorate, and those that were not dismantled were closed to the public for safety reasons.

Image courtesy of New York State