Shaw Girl Happenings

Although we were not in the high peaks area, there were plenty of hiking opportunities in the Central region. First we hiked to the top of Bald Mountain (2350 ft.) and up the fire tower that was at the summit. Here's Brian having a contemplative moment at the summit. The view was spectacular! We could see to Blue Mountain. We heard that on clear days you can see Mt. Marcy.




After we worked our way down Bald Mountain, we continued on the Vista trail, a relatively flat hike traveling through old growth forest and around a few small lakes.
We saw trees growing on top of boulders and lots of beaver
activity including a dam.
Brian took these photos. We figured out an arrangement on the camera. I took pictures on the hikes up, he took pictures on the hikes down.


Our next hike was around Cascade Lake to see the Cascade Falls, which we completely missed. Great scouts are we: we forgot the compass and the map; but, remembered the food (apples and granola bars.) However, the lake was beautiful, and the hike memorable.We just scratched the surface of the hiking opportunities in this area of the Adirondacks.

Labels: Brian, food, nature, vacation