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The Plattekill (No Trespassing Edition)

The summer has been quite hot and ripe for a nice swim at one of the Hudson Valley's great swimming holes.  The Plattekill doesn'...

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Owl's Head Fire Tower

This tower provides some great views

Near Tupper Lake


Lake Durant

Long Lake and High Peaks

Blue Mountain

Tupper Lake


This was a classic Fire Tower walk. A gradual ascent for the first 2 miles. The last mile was up. It was a fine walk through a mostly evergreen forest. There was plenty of stream crossings and plenty of mud. Welcome to the Dacks! Great views of many of the lakes in the region. Another feature of the Dacks. It's time to get a kayak or canoe.

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