FIELDADK 11d ago

A first-person account of climbing two trailless peaks (Big Haystack and Little Haystack) in the Debar Mountain Wild Forest north of Saranac Lake. Big Haystack …

confidence: High

FIELDGiant 14d ago

The authors hiked Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail on Route 73 during a surprise spring snowstorm, encountering steep rocky terrain, exposed ridge walking, an…

confidence: Medium

FIELDBasin 21d ago

A solo hiking adventure exploring Ragged Mountain and its satellites in the Boreas Ponds Tract, involving scrambling, bushwhacking, and route-finding among seve…

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FIELDCornell 26d ago

Route guide for a moderate 7-mile loop hike to Slide Mountain via Phoenicia East Branch, Curtis-Ormsbee, and Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide trails. The route describe…

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FIELDBlake 35d ago

A challenging slide route from Elk Pass involving significant bushwhacking through blowdown and difficult creek navigation, followed by a steep and wet ascent o…

confidence: High

FIELDNye 40d ago

First-person account of a challenging traverse of three Sawtooth peaks (8, 7, and 1) with difficult bushwhacking between peaks 7 and 1 taking 3 hours to cover a…

confidence: High

FIELDHalcott 45d ago

First-person bushwhack ascent of Halcott Mountain via Shaft Road and an old road up the ridge, with descent via a herd path south of the standard ravine route. …

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FIELDGore 45d ago

First-person trip report from May 16, 2026 hiking Big Range and Cross Mountain in the Speculator area. Trail conditions included abundant blowdown and mud in ea…

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FIELDBalsam Cap 45d ago

Route guide for the Catskill 6 traverse covering Friday, Balsam Cap, Rocky, Lone, Table, and Peekamoose peaks. The hike involves 4,000 feet of elevation gain ov…

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FIELDAllen 60d ago

A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off …

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FIELDBlackhead 65d ago

A bushwhack loop up Windham High Peak starting from Big Hollow Road, crossing old logging roads and first-growth forest, connecting to the Escarpment Trail for …

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FIELDGiant 84d ago

First-person account of a bushwhack ascent of Nippletop via Walker Brook on April 7, 2026, involving a waist-deep cold river crossing, deep snow with supportive…

confidence: High

RANGERCornell 86d ago

A 37-year-old hiker became exhausted on the Slide-Cornell-Wittenberg Trail in the Catskills on April 5 after underestimating the difficulty of the route amid he…

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FIELDBalsam 88d ago

Trail maintenance work was completed on Lost Clove trail in fall 2019, including clearing blowdown, pruning overgrown vegetation, and removing debris. The trail…

confidence: High

FIELDAvalanche 88d ago

A 15-mile, 3,600-foot elevation gain route up Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail featuring long forest sections with multiple junctions, stream crossings, and…

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FIELDAlgonquin 88d ago

The MacIntyre Range is a striking ridge chain west of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack High Peaks, featuring Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount …

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FIELDCheney Cobble 94d ago

Hiker ascended Sentinel Mountain via Liscomb Brook and a bushwhack up steep slopes to 3250 feet on March 28, 2026, encountering 2–5 feet of snow, supportive cru…

confidence: High

FIELDCornell 100d ago

A comprehensive winter snowshoe guide to Red Hill Fire Tower via Denning Road, describing a moderate 4-mile round-trip climb through open hardwood forest with d…

confidence: Medium

FIELDGiant 101d ago

Two hikers completed a winter ascent of Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge on March 21, 2026, finding unexpectedly limited snowpack, bare patches, and mostly cloudy vie…

confidence: High

FIELDOther 114d ago

The Falls Trail Loop in Keystone Ancient Forest, Oklahoma is a 4.5-mile moderate loop with waterfalls, creek crossings, and rocky descents. Best conditions occu…

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FIELDBalsam Lake 115d ago

Comprehensive evergreen guide to Catskill Park hiking covering trail conditions, seasonal weather, camping rules, and hiking challenges. Highlights that trails …

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FIELDBlack Dome 127d ago

Evergreen winter hiking guide for Blackhead Mountain describing the safest route: a straightforward out-and-back ascent via rebuilt trail section. Notes that wi…

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FIELDSugarloaf 130d ago

Hikers encountered access restrictions at Sugarloaf ski resort despite having purchased an access pass, with ski patrol initially denying summit access due to l…

confidence: Medium

FIELDKaaterskill High 141d ago

A backcountry trail guide describing an unofficial route on Kaaterskill High Peak that stays below 3,110 feet, combining scenic views via Paradise Point and Huc…

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FIELDOther 162d ago

Trail guide for the Moat Mountain Traverse via South and Middle Moat Mountains and Red Ridge Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Describes a 9-mile point-…

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FIELDDial 164d ago

Winter ascent of Nippletop and Dial on 1/17/26 with snowshoeing on a 3-6 inch fresh snow base, including trail breaking on steep sections with windier summits a…

confidence: High

FIELDCatskill 192d ago

The Ashokan Quarry Trail is an easy 2-mile lollipop loop through Catskill foothills with views, historic quarry ruins, and gentle grades suitable for families a…

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FIELDBlue Ridge - West 199d ago

Hikers broke trail in roughly one foot of snow on a steep off-trail climb to Washburn Ridge Peak, requiring snowshoes and bushwhacking through open woods with s…

confidence: High

FIELDCannon 219d ago

On November 23, 2025, the reporter completed their NE-111 challenge by hiking North Kinsman and South Kinsman in crisp snow conditions with clear skies, followe…

confidence: High

FIELDOther 236d ago

Caribou Mountain is a 7-mile loop hike in Maine's White Mountain National Forest featuring steady climbing, rugged ridgelines, and 360-degree summit views from …

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FIELDGothics 240d ago

A November 2nd hike to Gothics and Pyramid Peak from Lake Road featured cool, sunny conditions with dirt at lower elevations transitioning to several inches of …

confidence: High

FIELDOther 245d ago

A trekking day from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda in Nepal with heavy rain, cold conditions, and challenging descents and ascents. Despite hypothermia concerns and leec…

confidence: High

FIELDAlgonquin 249d ago

A mostly easy-to-navigate route featuring Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois peaks in the MacIntyre Range. The trail follows MacIntyre Brook initially, includes so…

confidence: Low

FIELDOther 250d ago

First-person hiking account of day 3 of the ABC Trek in Nepal, covering a 7-mile route from Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poon Hill. The day included pre-dawn climb…

confidence: High

FIELDLone 253d ago

Guide to the Rocky, Lone, and Table Mountains loop from Denning Trailhead, a strenuous 12.5-mile Catskill 3500 route involving marked trails, unmaintained paths…

confidence: Low

FIELDCatskill 264d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the Platte Clove to Codfish Point route, a moderate 4.2-mile round-trip hike featuring forested paths, historic blue…

confidence: Low

FIELDFlume 265d ago

Hiker completed a lollipop route up Flume Slide Trail (steep with loose leaves and some slippery sections) and over Flume and Liberty mountains on Franconia Rid…

confidence: Medium

FIELDDonaldson 270d ago

First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry…

confidence: High

FIELDPanther 271d ago

A challenging bushwhack route up Panther Mountain via an unnamed ridge (Bear Poop Ridge) featuring steep terrain, open forest, ledges, and requiring strong navi…

confidence: Low

FIELDOwls Head 286d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide to the Cherry Mountain Trail and the Mount Martha/Owl's Head loop in New Hampshire's White Mountains, describing the route, ter…

confidence: Low

FIELDHenderson 287d ago

First-person account of climbing Henderson Mountain via the southwest ridge and descending via direct drainage to Santanoni lean-to. The ascent was slow through…

confidence: High

FIELDDonaldson 290d ago

A challenging bushwhack ascent of two small sub-summits—WNW Seward and NW Seward—featuring thick forest, blowdown navigation, cliff bands, and limited trail exp…

confidence: High

FIELDOther 298d ago

Bonticou Crag is a short loop hike featuring an intense rock scramble with exposure and tricky hand-and-feet sections through a talus field, culminating in dram…

confidence: Low

FIELDDonaldson 305d ago

Extremely muddy conditions (knee to thigh-deep in spots) between Donaldson and Emmons, with steep, rocky scrambles and slabs near the summits of Donaldson and S…

confidence: High

FIELDOther 322d ago

Mount Tammany's Red Dot Trail is a steep, rocky ascent gaining 1,200+ feet in under 1.5 miles with scrambly sections and open ledges, followed by a gentler desc…

confidence: Low

FIELDCatskill 333d ago

A loop hike at Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort in the Catskills offering 2–3 hours of moderately challenging ridge walking with two summits over 3,400 feet eleva…

confidence: Medium

FIELDOther 343d ago

The Indian Ladder Trail in Thacher State Park is a well-maintained, easy 2.5-mile loop featuring dramatic limestone cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, fossils, and ca…

confidence: Medium

FIELDEsther 379d ago

A 19.1-mile loop hike from Connery Pond via Whiteface Brook lean-to to Whiteface and Esther featuring steady elevation gain, fun boulder scrambling, and mostly …

confidence: High

FIELDADK 381d ago

Two hikers completed a challenging 8-hour day hike across four remote peaks in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness: Deep Lake Peak, Kitty Cobble, West Lake Peak, a…

confidence: High

FIELDSeward 400d ago

A guide to Ampersand Mountain describing the route characteristics: an easy first half through forest followed by steep rock scrambles and exposed roots leading…

confidence: Medium