Could I possibly pass up a historic opportunity of hiking in the Snow in October? Of course not. Most leaves were still on the trees, some still even green and today we got hit with a massive snow storm.
I headed down to Fahnestock State Park where the trees still had some color. I'd say it was just past peak. Soon after I parked the car it started snowing. It did not wait to accumulate. There were 2 inches of snow once I had completed the three hour hike. A couple spills and one instance of losing the trail woke me to the reality that it really is snowing.
It was a great walk. The snowflakes felt real nice. Snow gathered on top of my cotton hood and around the hole in my cotton pants. Yes, I know cotton kills. But it was a short stroll. Tomorrow I will treat as if it is winter.
Many of the trees were seriously bending over and I did hear a few crack in the distance. Some branches were already down as I walked out. It was a bit strange watching snow gather on top of leaves. I don't believe I've seen that much, if ever.
The ride home was quite memorable. It took almost 3 times as long to get home. On the way up the Taconic a huge tree fell across the north bound lane. The other drivers and I turned around to the previous exit. My first time driving in the wrong direction for such a distance. Luckily, there wasn't much traffic. Well, winter is here. I may be burnt out by Christmas.
Walking along the A.T.
Overlooking Canopy Lake
Snow starting to accumulate
Some more footage can be viewed here.
Love the first pic with you in the woods. Looks right out of a scary movie...the mad hacker lurks in the wood, awaiting those that get lost in the snow storm.
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