Ascent to Split Rock Mountain-Ore Bed overlook on 2011-10-10| Date: | Monday, October 10, 2011 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Point Reached: | Split Rock Mountain - Ore Bed overlook | | Location: | USA-New York | | Elevation: | 919 ft / 280 m | | Remaining Elevation: | 114 ft / 34 m (15% left to go) |
Ascent Trip ReportI had wanted to hike here since seeing this mountain from across Lake Champlain at Mount Philo in Vermont. After 2 days of hiking the Adirondacks, thought this would be a nice easy hike before heading home. A very quiet place with hardly any other hikers. The trail doesn't quite go to the summit; we decided against bushwacking there, as we were in shorts and T-shirts, and it looked fairly thick towards the top. Went to the Ore Bed overlook and had nice views back to the Adirondacks and south towards Lake Champlain, though I had hoped for a better view of the Green Mountains. There are a few other trails with overlooks, so it seems like a nice place to return to for other days of easy hiking. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 690 ft / 210 m | | Extra Gain: | 66 ft / 20 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 4.2 mi / 6.8 km | | Route: | North Ridge Trail | | Trailhead: | 361 ft / 110 m | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Partly Cloudy |
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