I Didn't make my destination but did have a great 5.12-mile hike in the woods. One person had gone in ahead after the last storm. Since then everything softened and froze making for not-so-pleasant snowshoeing.
The start of the trail crosses a small footbridge before hiking along with a very easy-to-follow and well-developed trail. The trail is mostly flat to the Hurricane Mountain Trail junction that veers to the right at just over a mile from the start. There is a nice lean-to located in this area to the left.
The trail continues flat for a bit before starting a steady climb that passes through a mixed forest. The trail eventually eases as you get closer to the south side of Lost Pond at 1.8 mi. where there is an excellent viewing...
Dingo and I decided to head out to Hike Mt. Adams which is located in Upper Works of Tahawus. This area has always seemed eerie to me, an old abandoned mining town. Just like the many across the country, this place was once a prosperous mining community, like many before it, has shuttered its doors.
There are many mountains in this area, several are considered some of the 46 high peaks of New York. Mt Adams is not one of them, but offers some of the best views of the High Peaks, especially from its restored fire tower. The ADKHighpeaks Foundation took on the restoration, and much can be read upon it at their website.
Dingo and I had a late start. We left the house around 9:30 and made our way to Upper Works, it's about an hour and a...