Ascent of Hunter Mountain on 2010-07-01| Others in Party: | T. Sochan | | Date: | Thursday, July 1, 2010 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Hunter Mountain | | Location: | USA-New York | | Elevation: | 4040 ft / 1231 m |
Ascent Trip ReportWe reached the summit via the Spruceton Road trail, and hiked about 7 miles round trip. It was sunny, few clouds, with a slight breeze that picked up noticeably on the fire tower. This trail is rather wide and gently sloping as it is also open to horseback riding. The historic fire tower is a nice touch as it gives you added elevation for an excellent 360-degree view. There is a water source on your way up that doubles as a spring for the horses. And if you need it, there is also an outhouse on the summit.
Earlier that week on Sat 6/26, I hiked the Hunter ski mountain, which is technically known as the Colonel's Chair Ridge. This 3,300 ft height was reached by hiking up the ski slopes, some of which are rather steep. It was really neat to see the mountain and slopes without snow cover. I strongly recommend both hikes!
For pictures of both hikes, please go to:
http://community.webshots.com/album/578030229JcyKof
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| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 1940 ft / 591 m | | Elevation Loss: | 1940 ft / 591 m | | Quality: | 6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Weather: | Cool, Breezy, Clear
Very sunny, slight wind. | | Ascent Statistics | | Elevation Gain: | 1940 ft / 591 m | | Route: | Spruceton Road Trail | | Trailhead: | 2100 ft / 640 m | | Descent Statistics | | Elevation Loss: | 1940 ft / 591 m | | Route: | Sprunceton Road Trail | | Trailhead: | 2100 ft / 640 m |
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