Rooster Comb
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by toothpastecake
6M ago
Hiking can be compared to a glimpse into our lives. There are ups and downs, boulders, roots – all trying to take you down and stop you from reaching your goals. The pain and struggle, the bumps along the way, all will ultimately lead you to a pure moment of beauty, that words sometimes can not describe, and the best way to experience it is to breathe it all in and never to take a second for granted. I set out for every hike prepared, with a plan, where I am going, how long I want it to take me and sometimes forget that I get the opportunity to just be, and experience the moment. For me slowin ..read more
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Valley of Fire . Nevada
Take a Hike Blog
by toothpastecake
8M ago
2023 has been the year of trying to find balance – good news – I made it through June Hiking was put on hold for a while – work, life, everything in existence happened to stop me from getting to the top of a mountain. I went to Las Vegas for a conference in the beginning of June and decided it was time to get back into my boots and get some red rock ingrained into the seams. I found a local company that provides hiking tours in the Vegas area. Love Hikes , offers different tours based on area and difficulty. I chose the moderate hike, which was a 3-5 hour journey. A nice guide, Nick, picked me ..read more
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Moxham Mountain
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by toothpastecake
2y ago
It was perfect hiking weather this past Labor Day weekend, I made a spontaneous trip to Minerva to hike Moxham Mountain. The drive took me around 2 hours which led me to a dirt road. The road lasted roughly .5 miles until you reach the trailhead and parking lot. The parking lot was very small and held 4-5 cars, however the road was lined with 10-15 cars. The trail started out moderate and slowly gained incline, taking you through many different types of forest. There were root covered paths, small streams, and rock ledges that were covered in moss that from afar looked like snow. I pas ..read more
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Kaaterskill Falls Rail Trail to Inspiration Point
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by toothpastecake
2y ago
I started the trail at Kaaterskill Falls Rail Trail. It was the site of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad Station, which was established in 1913. The trail was very wide and lined with old railroad ties. The original ad for this station stated it was “The Only All-Rail Route to the Catskill Mountains”. The station is still standing and seems in good condition, however it was not open for me to check out the inside. The trail is roughly a mile and then you come to the other Kaaterskill Falls trail entrance. The trail is lined with huge trees and a gravel path. Following this path you can g ..read more
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Welcome To Narnia
HikeVentures
by toothpastecake
3y ago
Our first real snowfall happened this week and that meant I could break out the snowshoes. I always have places that I return to year after year, during all seasons, and always seem to have a new experience. A local park in the town I grew up in is one of those places. It is called Russell Park, and has great trails for walking, running, snowshoeing and x-country skiing. The main path is the Horseshoe Trail, and there are many other trails that branch off. The trail is roughly 1 mile, but if you choose to go down other trails, you can easily add one more mileage. During this trip I chose to ..read more
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Acadia National Park
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by toothpastecake
3y ago
After an 8 hour drive, I was luck enough to spend a weekend in Bar Harbor, Maine, with my sister, her fiancé and his family. We rented an Air BnB 15 minutes from Acadia National Park and spent the weekend taking in as many hikes as we could. Our adventures included: A 6am sunrise on Cadillac Mountain with close to 100 other people. We drove up this mountain and waited for an hour in the cold, wrapped in blankets, to experience the first rays of sun cover the mountain. As soon as the sun appeared everyone clapped, it was such an amazing experience. Beehive Mountain was a difficult climb, wh ..read more
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Crane Mountain
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by toothpastecake
3y ago
If you like an adventure, then this is the hike for you. Equipped with ladders, great views, and a pond with watering holes, this hike had it all. There are two options to the summit, one is a shorter hike that includes the ladders, the other is longer and brings you around the pond to the summit. I chose to take the shorter hike, because I really wanted to test my ability to deal with heights, by climbing up the 30 foot ladder. The hike was very strenuous and gained a lot of elevation in short amount of time. Then you get to the ladder, and just looking up can make you nauseous. My recommen ..read more
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Chimney Mountain
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by toothpastecake
3y ago
This hike has made its way into one of my top favorite hikes. Not only did the hike provide a great workout, but the caves and views from the top were incredible. When I first pulled into the parking lot I was greeted with 20+ bluejays! I have never seen so many in one area. Along with a huge parking lot, there are many cabins that are available for rent. This option provides the perfect get away with easy access to the trail head and surrounding area hikes. Along with private cabins there is also an area for a group bonfire, which must be enjoyable after a long day of hiking. At the trail he ..read more
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Sawyer Mountain
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by toothpastecake
3y ago
I took this Sunday adventure solo. The trail was located near Blue Mountain Lake. and it is a short 2.1 mile round trip hike. I think it took me longer to drive here, than hike the mountain. But it was well worth it to get out and enjoy a nice fall day and to take in some fresh mountain air. The trail has a small parking lot and is located off of a main highway. The weather on this particular day was perfect for this hike, although a bit windy, the sun was out and the leaves made a trail of fire to the top. The hike was a moderate climb and was not too busy. I only passed a handful of people ..read more
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Watch Hill Trail
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by toothpastecake
3y ago
To celebrate the Indian summer we had this October, we decided to hike a trail in Indian Lake. We were lucky and caught the last weekend that the leaves were in the peak of their change. This trail offers a few different options, such as Watch Hill Foot Trail, X-Ski Trail and an alternate trail head for Snowy Mountain. We chose the Watch Hill Foot Trail for this adventure. The trail was covered with a ton of leaves, and thankfully we brought our Milly girl with us to help lead the way. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop out and back. The climb was relatively easy, with a few spots of elevation. Af ..read more
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