Monday 15 October 2012

Exploring "shorties" in Keene Valley


Route 9N valley from Baxter mountain Owl's Head
Cascade and Pitchoff from Owl's Head Cascade and Porter from Big Crow

After the long weekend I returned to the adirondacks for more leaf peeping. There was a cold snap that caused a lot of the leaves around Lake Placid to drop but it was still fall in all it's glory as you headed down route 73 past Cascade to Keene valley. The Keene valley has several peaks that are not on the 46er list that have exceptional views for minimal effort. Often the best views are from lower peaks that are in amongst or looking up at bigger mountains. It snowed overnight while I was there which added to the leaf peeping experience by providing the contrast between the snow covered peak and the fall colors on the lower slopes.

Enjoy the leafy goodness!

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2 Comments:

At 17 October 2012 at 07:29 , Blogger catharus said...

Again, lovely!

 
At 17 October 2012 at 19:11 , Blogger Michael said...

Thanks!

It's a great time of year to be out hiking!

 

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