Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 03:07pm
Description

Brian Sodaro submitted this 16 mile, 5-summit loop in the Adirondacks:

From Hikers Parking on RT 73, Follow the road to the Ausable Club. From the Ausable Club, head along the Lake Road to the Gil Brook Trail (not the cutoff). Ascent Colvin, then Blake, then re-ascend Colvin, drop down to Elkhead Pass and ascend Nippletop. From there, take the Leach trail over Dial, Bear Den and Noonmark Shoulder, finally completing the loop by retracing your path down the Lake Road, and out to the Hikers Parking lot off Rt 73.

Bucktail Path (PA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:51pm
Description

The long-distance (35 mile) Bucktail Path is an isolated and demanding trail, maintained by Elk State Forest with occasional visits by the KTA trail care team. Do not expect to see anyone else when you hike. The trail is a rewarding experience for seasoned hikers seeking a challenge, because it offers extra loneliness and solitude, even for wild Pennsylvania.