A 72 degree day in late October in CT and the full harvest moon is to rise on a clear night at a reasonable time. There’s so much to be done – work, cooking, cleaning and a list of to dos. But the town of Meriden was keeping the access road open to the CastleContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Meriden- Castle Craig”
Tag Archives: Hiking
MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook
I appreciate opportunities to drive up to an overlook after hiking so much to them! Olivia’s Overlook provides that opportunity! The first time I went to this spot was on a road bike tour so it was a quick resting spot after struggling up a steep hill. Much easier to appreciate driving to it whichContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook”
MA: Berkshires-Mount Greylock
Opened through October 31, the visitors center offers a caretaker who has worked there for 50 years and knows the mountain as if his own. I feel so fortunate that while I arrived at 8:45, he opened the door to greet me as they normally open at 9. He suggested Rounds Rock Trail – AnContinue reading “MA: Berkshires-Mount Greylock”
VT- Manchester Area-Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
Another Indian summer day. This Fall has been a bit unusual for predicting peak colors as they appear muted from the warmth of the season. Nonetheless, I have read of the Mount Equinox skyline drive and knowing it was only opened from Memorial Day through the end of October decided this was pretty much theContinue reading “VT- Manchester Area-Mount Equinox Skyline Drive”
CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve
The wind blew the leaves from the towering trees to line the paths to the steep rock tunnel. A Facebook reader shared the following in relation to the above photo – “This looks like a frame in a fairytale where bunnies -birds- little mice all run around and play together 💜” loved that sentiment 🙂Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”
NY: Greene County- Pratt Rock
When you review what to do in the Northern Catskills, Pratt’s Rock is one of the sites you might find. Located in Prattsville, the rock has stone carvings commissioned by Pratt himself to represent his life. It’s a short steepish hike about 1/4 mile to the rock. It is easy to get too since theContinue reading “NY: Greene County- Pratt Rock”
NY: Delaware County- Stamford- Mt Utsayantha
Per their website, Located just outside of the Catskill Forest Preserve is the 3214 foot Mount Utsayantha and it’s popular fire tower. It is located just southeast of the village of Stamford in Delaware County After a couple of days of hiking about 12 miles an overlook to a fire tower with a driveable roadContinue reading “NY: Delaware County- Stamford- Mt Utsayantha”
NY: Catskills- Greene County-Hunter Mountain
Per the Catskills website, “Capping out at 4,040 feet, the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower is one of the Catskills’ most challenging treks and the most difficult of the five fire tower hikes.” Fortunately there’s also the option of closing your eyes for an 11 minute Skylift ride ($15 for a round trip as of OctContinue reading “NY: Catskills- Greene County-Hunter Mountain”
NY: Catskills Region-Plattekill Falls
At the top of Platte Clove across the street from the main trailhead lot is a short hike to a beautiful drop waterfall. While perhaps not as majestic as the close by Kaaterskill, these falls are with the short but steep climb to the bottom with a lovely overlook peek on the way. After takingContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region-Plattekill Falls”
NY: Catskills Region- Huckleberry Point
A moderate hike with a surprise series of waterfalls! The distance was manageable at 5 total miles out and back to the point with clear markers along the way. Start on blue for about a mile and then switch to the yellow at a hard right until you could go no further. As you startContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Huckleberry Point”
Pivot and Pause in New England 