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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'...

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Ferncliff Forest

A Walk in the Woods

There's even a lean-to

This is actually a fairly high fire tower

It's a very worthy climb to the top

I do too

Looking over at the Dutchess County Fair

Beautiful sunny morning

Friendly trails can be found at Ferncliff Forest


I went for a walk to the tower enjoying the last of the morning sunlight.  The views here are great for such little effort.  Looking towards the fairgrounds, one could make out the parked cars and a bit of smoke rising from the cooking.  

2 comments:

  1. Yea. Little effort with great views equals great!!!

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  2. The Ferncliff tower is 80 ft. I also know that the tower at Stissing Mtn. is 90.

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