This trip was different than our trips in the past. Though
it was cold and there was some snow on the ground, it was
still early winter in the Adirondacks. We saw a lot of
wildlife (or evidence of - little poops on the snow were
everywhere) that we don't normally see - scurrying tails off
into the pines. There was also a lot more water and exposed
creeks.
All packed up and ready to head
out.
We took the Southside trail back to the parking lot. This was Jeff
crossing Johns Brook near where the trail meets back with the Phelps trail. We
made a similar crossing back in 2003. See it
here. We
decided on returning via the Southside trail because it looked to have less
eleveation gain/loss. Though overall it made a general decent, there were some
precarious moments of climbing up and over some small cliffs and boulders.
Shot of
Grace Camp. Before this trip, I wasn't aware there was a heated cabin option
in the Adirondacks. At $189 per night, it's not a likely option for me. Maybe
one day somehow I'll get something together using it. The beauty of the
Adirondacks in winter is actually worth the price.
This is what breakfast in 5°F weather looks like.
All packed up and ready to head
out.
We took the Southside trail back to the parking lot. This was Jeff
crossing Johns Brook near where the trail meets back with the Phelps trail. We
made a similar crossing back in 2003. See it
Shot of