littlerunneryogi
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Post by littlerunneryogi on Dec 25, 2019 12:42:21 GMT -8
I've got a brand new pack, an airline voucher and a long weekend in January. I'd like to find a place to explore, backpacking and winter camping my way. I prefer a loop for convenience, but am open to hiking in, setting up camp, and running a few out-and-backs from there. What are your favorite winter spots in January?   |
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panatomicx
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Post by panatomicx on Jan 2, 2020 18:04:50 GMT -8
Adirondaks-Hurricane Mt Wilderness: Hurricane Mt from the lean to coming in from Hurricane Rd, and the Nun-da Ga-O loop-Trail 106 High Peaks-Avalanche Lake, or a bunch of options coming from the Loj at Heart Lake Whiteface-Trail 81 Colvin-coming from St Huberts These are a few that I've done.   |
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walkswithblackflies
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Jan 3, 2020 8:39:42 GMT -8
FYI... the non-mountainous areas of the northeast are snow-free right now, and not much is forecast in the next couple of weeks. So depressing. If you're looking for snow, head for the mountains. A great loop hike in the Adirondacks is Adirondak Loj (Heart Lake) - Indian Pass - Slight backtrack to Cold Brook Pass - Lake Colden / Flowed Lands - Avalanche Lake - Marcy Dam - Loj. Several day hikes/summits are available from Lake Colden / Flowed Lands. You could extend the mileage by travelling all the way to Henderson Lake. A more mountainous but short loop is St Huberts (Ausable Club) - Bear Den - Dial - Nippletop - Colvin (optional) - Indian Head / Fish Hawk Cliffs - St Huberts A longer mountainous loop can be made from a Great Range Traverse. There are bail-out points along the way to shorten the loop. www.summitpost.org/great-range/170965 |
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walkswithblackflies
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Jan 7, 2020 7:34:53 GMT -8
I hope you weren't planning your backpack for this weekend... 2-3" of rain forecast for much of the northeast, along with the potential for significant ice.
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