Marble Mountain: An underrated Adirondack hike
By Tim Rowland
Marble Mountain is an overlooked Adirondack hike with a rich ski history, a steep but rewarding trail with stunning views.
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Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon
By Tim Rowland
Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet.
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Panther Mountain added to ‘Chester Challenge’
By Tim Rowland
Discover Panther Mountain, the newest addition to the Chester Challenge, offering scenic trails, rich history, and stunning Adirondack views.
First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake
By Tim Rowland
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
Following the links between North, South Boquet mountains
By Tim Rowland
Low peaks overlooking Lake Champlain exist in extensive network of CATS trails
A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain
By Tim Rowland
Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.
Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls
By Tim Rowland
An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road
Railtown rivalries and a trail that runs through it
By Tim Rowland
The role of railroads in shaping a historic community rivalry
A fresh take on Baxter Mountain
By Tim Rowland
Finding the true summit of Baxter takes a bit more work.
Cherrypatch Pond: A journey through Lake Placid’s forgotten ski loop
By Tim Rowland
A once-popular ski loop now sits largely forgotten