Black Dome-Thomas Cole-Blackhead-Acra Point (Catskills) 6-16

Hermit · 06-17-2012, 04:48 PM

It was a great day to be out hiking some more Catskill 3500' mountains with our friend Linda.She had hiked many of the 35 years ago,but has started fresh again with her list.12/39 in the last few weeks.I hadn't been up Big Hollow since the big storms from last Aug.. Most of the bridge and road repairs are done in the area.We took the red trail up to Lockwood gap and climbed Black Dome over to Thomas Cole,then Black Dome-to Black head.The trails are in great shape .Thanks to the maintainers!. There are also two new bridges on the trail.We had some real nice views along the way.Once on Blackhead we took the steep blue trail down to the yellow trail junction.At that point we decided to go over to Acra point a Catskill Hundred highest.We came back out past the Batavia Kill leanto that looks like it needs some work.We both had to be back early or else we would have hiked over to Windham H.P.. Here are a few pictures.https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sred...IVA&feat=email

SendHelp · 06-17-2012, 08:43 PM

Ralph

Good to see people are getting out enjoying the view. What a great way to share the day!

Tim

Maria · 06-17-2012, 10:22 PM

Thanks Ralph. I've been feeling guilty since I just can't seem to find a day to get to my section between BD and TC, so it's good to hear that it's ok up there!

Cory D · 06-17-2012, 10:47 PM

Missed ya by half a day if you looked at the register!

Hermit · 06-18-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory D

Missed ya by half a day if you looked at the register!

Hi Cory,I didn't have my glasses on ,so the register looked blurry.It would have been nice to see you out there.Next time.

Might do the whole escarpment Sunday,I am just hiking it not running it.

Rockledge · 06-18-2012, 09:56 AM

Glad to hear the trails are in good shape. I was hoping Maria got up there and took care of my section on the way to hers, but I guess not.

Sounds like you had a great day.

Maria · 06-18-2012, 12:37 PM

Ralph, sorry, going hijack the thread for a sec. Bill, hitting my section early Sunday before the 3500 Club board mtg if you want to tag team. Though yours is definitely more work than mine - so not sure if I should be offering!

rockysummit · 06-19-2012, 01:25 PM

Nice Ralph. Looks like a perfect day. We were on Peek and Table with beautiful skys with some nice puffy clouds. Great for pictures!
-Tony

06-17-2012, 04:48 PM	#1
Hermit 4833 46r Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Catskills-Avatar 35x12 Catskill grid completed in 07 Posts: 248	Black Dome-Thomas Cole-Blackhead-Acra Point (Catskills) 6-16 It was a great day to be out hiking some more Catskill 3500' mountains with our friend Linda.She had hiked many of the 35 years ago,but has started fresh again with her list.12/39 in the last few weeks.I hadn't been up Big Hollow since the big storms from last Aug.. Most of the bridge and road repairs are done in the area.We took the red trail up to Lockwood gap and climbed Black Dome over to Thomas Cole,then Black Dome-to Black head.The trails are in great shape .Thanks to the maintainers!. There are also two new bridges on the trail.We had some real nice views along the way.Once on Blackhead we took the steep blue trail down to the yellow trail junction.At that point we decided to go over to Acra point a Catskill Hundred highest.We came back out past the Batavia Kill leanto that looks like it needs some work.We both had to be back early or else we would have hiked over to Windham H.P.. Here are a few pictures.https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sred...IVA&feat=email

06-17-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
SendHelp Elvis Lives!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 389	Ralph Good to see people are getting out enjoying the view. What a great way to share the day! Tim __________________ Smile, things could be worse.

06-17-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
Cory D Enjoys walks in the park Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Guilderland Posts: 1,998	Missed ya by half a day if you looked at the register! __________________ Be quick - but don't hurry. -John Wooden Middle age is having a choice between two temptations and choosing the one that'll get you home earlier. ~Dan Bennett

06-18-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
Rockledge Where's the Beast? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Grove Posts: 1,411	Glad to hear the trails are in good shape. I was hoping Maria got up there and took care of my section on the way to hers, but I guess not. Sounds like you had a great day. __________________ Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast.~Thomas Jefferson Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.~Steven Wright

06-19-2012, 01:25 PM	#8
rockysummit Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ and Delaware Cty.NY Posts: 1,563	Nice Ralph. Looks like a perfect day. We were on Peek and Table with beautiful skys with some nice puffy clouds. Great for pictures! -Tony __________________ And because of all their tears Their eyes can't hope to see The beauty that surrounds them Isn't it a pity -George Harrison

06-17-2012, 10:22 PM	#3
Maria Out on the Jay Range Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvington, NY Posts: 813	Thanks Ralph. I've been feeling guilty since I just can't seem to find a day to get to my section between BD and TC, so it's good to hear that it's ok up there!

06-18-2012, 12:37 PM	#7
Maria Out on the Jay Range Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvington, NY Posts: 813	Ralph, sorry, going hijack the thread for a sec. Bill, hitting my section early Sunday before the 3500 Club board mtg if you want to tag team. Though yours is definitely more work than mine - so not sure if I should be offering!

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