Went up today after Saturday night's rain storms and high wind gusts to check and see how the new waterbar drained and to check for any blowdown. I was very pleased to find that all the trails are clear and that the new waterbar worked perfectly. I even checked the grade of the channel with a hand level and everything was fine. I was worried that a lip at an edge of a drop off would have to be cut but it is not an issue.
On the way up on a cool breezy Sunday morning I spotted my first red eft newt of the season. He looked cold, but he was out.
While I was up there I also did a little sidecutting to make the trails easier to follow.
Remember if it is cool and breezy the bugs will stay away...well unless they are real hungry.
The waterfalls was gushing today with all the rain that we had. I had to stop a moment and just watch.
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
A beautiful place to sit and view the lake
This blog is dedicated to a nature preserve located in Fort Ann, New York called Pilot Knob Ridge. I am a volunteer trail steward for this preserve and I want to use this blog to educate people about this beautiful area; to keep people up to date as to the trail conditions and any other information that will help the visitor enjoy this little piece of Southern Adirondacks.
Pilot Knob Ridge Trail Conditions
December 6, 2009
Trails were snow covered and with the temp dropping tonight, icy spots may form. Watch you footing and take it slow. Waterfall is flowing.
The kiosk is full of trail maps
Trail Mileage
Total hiking doing both the orange and blue loops round trip 4 miles
Orange Trail Loop 1.55 mi
Blue trail round trip 2.45 mi
Dist from gazebo to waterfall 1 mi
It takes me about 2 hours to walk the trails at a steady pace carrying all my gear, but take longer and enjoy.
Orange Trail Loop 1.55 mi
Blue trail round trip 2.45 mi
Dist from gazebo to waterfall 1 mi
It takes me about 2 hours to walk the trails at a steady pace carrying all my gear, but take longer and enjoy.
Baker's Outdoor Blog Headline Animator
7 Principales of Leave No Trace
1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE Know the regulations and special considerations for the area you'll visit.Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.Travel in groups of less than ten people to minimize impacts.
2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES Hike in the middle of the trail; stay off of vegetation.Camp in designated sites where possible.In other areas, don't camp within 150 feet of water or a trail.
3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Pack out all trash (including toilet paper), leftover food, and litter.Use existing privies, or dig a cat hole five to fix inches deep, then cover the hole.Wash yourself and dishes at least 150 feet from water.
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them.Let photos, drawings, or journals help capture your memories.Do not build structures or furniture or dig trenches.
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTSUse a portable stove to avoid the lasting impact of a campfire.Where fires are permitted, use existing fire rings and only collect downed wood.Burn all fires to ash, put out campfires completely, then hide traces of fire.
6. RESPECT WILDLIFEObserve wildlife from a distance.Avoid wildlife during mating, nesting, and other sensitive times.Control pets at all times, and clean up after them.
7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORSRespect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.Let natural sounds prevail; avoid loud sounds and voices.Be courteous and yield to other users on the trail.
2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES Hike in the middle of the trail; stay off of vegetation.Camp in designated sites where possible.In other areas, don't camp within 150 feet of water or a trail.
3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Pack out all trash (including toilet paper), leftover food, and litter.Use existing privies, or dig a cat hole five to fix inches deep, then cover the hole.Wash yourself and dishes at least 150 feet from water.
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them.Let photos, drawings, or journals help capture your memories.Do not build structures or furniture or dig trenches.
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTSUse a portable stove to avoid the lasting impact of a campfire.Where fires are permitted, use existing fire rings and only collect downed wood.Burn all fires to ash, put out campfires completely, then hide traces of fire.
6. RESPECT WILDLIFEObserve wildlife from a distance.Avoid wildlife during mating, nesting, and other sensitive times.Control pets at all times, and clean up after them.
7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORSRespect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.Let natural sounds prevail; avoid loud sounds and voices.Be courteous and yield to other users on the trail.
The Gazebo
A beautiful place to sit and view the lake
My Friends
Posts
Links
Essay on Orange Trail Driveway
About Me
- Matt
- I really like the outdoors. I will hike,fish, kayak whatever to be out in it. I am also very passionate about baking.
No comments:
Post a Comment