New Russia 08-27-11

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The day after my first slide climbs I hike a particularly attractive route to Rocky Peak Ridge. The start is the New Russia trailhead and according to the ADK guide it is 6.7 miles from trailhead to peak. Give yourself plenty of time to do this hike.

The route has it's ups and downs. The first real climb comes at Bald Peak (3060 ft). There are many views as you climb this rocky peak, a great hike all by itself. From Bald you get a clear picture of your next challenge, Rocky Peak (4060 ft). It is a nice drop off Bald to a birch forest than a pretty long climb to the summit of Rocky Peak. Once on top things ease up. You are now on the ridge to Rocky Peak Ridge. As you look back, many of the ledges and rock face you pasted are viewable.

Here are some of the things you will see, don't wait until fall to do this trip.

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