07 . 25 . 2020
Slide Mountain

a sleepy 11 am start at slide mountain trail after not getting up to new york late the night before. lots of little rocks on the first bit up through the woods. gradual ascent. just hot, muggy, swampy, uphill slog. a few peeking views out to the valley. big rocks on the summit were perfect for a lunch break. slow going over the ankle breakers on the way down. no one said the downhill was easy.

6.3 mi | 1800’ elev. gain

NE115: 2/115

09 . 26 . 2021
Hunter Mountain

made an extended day trip of it, starting up becker hollow trail around noon. gradual at first but grade picks up quickly. crumbling rock slide adds to the challenge. nice herd path to a fire tower with nice views. slow going back down the same way with the scree. long drive back with a stop for beer in northern nj.

4.7 mi | 2240’ elev. gain

NE115: 6/115