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| Taking in the views |
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| Looking towards Agony Grind |
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| VPo loving the climb! |
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| The views northwest |
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| The MC showing us how it's done |
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| Island Pond |
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| Above Island Pond |
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| VPo identifying the Shadbush |
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| Chestnut Oaks? |
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| The dynamite duo |
Today I hiked with the dynamite duo of VPo and the MC. I believe this is the first time I've hiked with both of them since I did the Ramapo-Dunderburg Trail.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day. We parked at Arden Valley Road where the A.T. crosses the NYS Thruway. A short loop that skirted the edge of Island Pond, it did not lack for climbs. We ascended from the parking lot that afforded views west into Sterling State Park. We then picked up the A.T. and ascended from Island Pond after the MC showed us how to walk across a downed tree. VPo says Harriman is the greatest park in the U.S. Who am I to disagree?
Nice pictures. Love the one of the MC on the tree. It was a lovely day.
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