Marshall, Iroquis and Algonuin just for fun 8-22

ADKJack · 08-22-2007, 11:44 PM

So........ Had not a lot of time to plan this hike today, was thinking Cliff - Redfield and that is what I had posted as a possibility in upcoming events Mon. night. Drove out Tuesday night got into S. Meadow about 12:30am and still did not have a solid destination in mind. I had also considered Marshall or Iroquis but not really both. 5:30 am today I wake and start getting dressed. It is a little chilly this morning Like high 30's chilly/ will have to walk fast this morning. Head down the truck road to Marcy dam, run into a guy and his daughter that had a bear in their campsite most of the night and ate all the food, you guessed it. Bear Bag

I politely reminded him that canisters are required in the Eastern high peaks and that the recent rash of bear activity can be directly traced to people not following direction. Sooner or later someone is going to get hurt and some bears will have to be put down. I hope he and everyone else that files a bear complaint while not using canisters get fined big time.
Anyway, head off to avalanche lake and down to lake Colden. I have decided to do Marshall. I walk past the cairn marking the HP but not very far, as I am stepping on the bridge over Herberts Brook it hits me, I go back the 15 ft and there it is. The sun is still out this morning and the temp. perfect for hiking as I head up the path. The path is nice and soft compared to the rock hop I have done for the last cople of hours. The path is in decent shape and is fairly easy to follow .except when it starts zig-zagging across the brook further up. I spent too much time on the left side when to trail went back over to the right. Did a little whacking and then just started going straight up the brook. The brook itself was less than a trickle, not like when Neil and Timmus did it in the rain last year. Significant amounts of mud on the path. Reached the summit and was greeted by a young man that had arrived just minutes before me. I spent way too much time on top before heading back down.
Working my way back to Lake Colden I got to the junction for Algonquin at about noon and decided that I could get Iroquis in today. I forgot how steep that trail is. When I got to the Col and the junction for the HP to Iroquis the cloud cover had moved in and with it some light rain. I took a break, re-fueled, changed socks and shirt and contemplated my next move. It was 1:45 and I would allow myself 0ne hour to get to Iroquis and back so at 2:15 I would turn around no matter what since I did not want to risk hiking back down the trail to the lake in heavy rain. Actually I was on the summit by 2:10. Coming back I decided I would rather climb over Algonquin and head back that way, longer but easier than going back down the trail to colden. Beside I was in the neighborhood anyway. I made decent time heading back this way even though I would have to cut back of to Marcy Dam. I actually had enough time to go exploring the old Mcintyre brook trail for about a mile before whacking back to the main trail, I will have to see if this goes all the way back to the loj like it used to. I know it was abandoned and rerouted for a reason so no info on where I picked it up.
So 24 miles and 11.5 hours later I am back at the truck just before the rain starts. Nice Day for an unconventional walk.

Rookie · 08-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Nice Big hike !

I totally agree with this call :

...... I would rather climb over Algonquin and head back that way, longer but easier than going back down the trail to colden....

RTSpoons · 08-23-2007, 05:39 PM

I can't believe your legs are that strong. That was some day. More power to you.

Would have loved to done it with you.

ADKJack · 08-23-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rookie

Nice Big hike !

I totally agree with this call :

...... I would rather climb over Algonquin and head back that way, longer but easier than going back down the trail to colden....

Yeah that descent in moist conditions can be tough, hell in nice conditions its a tail breaker

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTSpoons

I can't believe your legs are that strong. That was some day. More power to you.

Would have loved to done it with you.

Not that strong really, just go fast on the flats cause I am still a slow up-hiller.
Hey maybe we can do another short one again like Allen, Hmm still need Cliff and Redfield

AlpineSummit · 08-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Way to put together a 'decent' hike.
Next week?

ADKJack · 08-23-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineSummit

Way to put together a 'decent' hike.
Next week?

Looking at schedules I will let you know for sure on Sat.
I thought this would be a good little warm up for the Colvin Range

08-22-2007, 11:44 PM	#1
ADKJack Sure, Why not! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mt Adams Posts: 2,039	Marshall, Iroquis and Algonuin just for fun 8-22 So........ Had not a lot of time to plan this hike today, was thinking Cliff - Redfield and that is what I had posted as a possibility in upcoming events Mon. night. Drove out Tuesday night got into S. Meadow about 12:30am and still did not have a solid destination in mind. I had also considered Marshall or Iroquis but not really both. 5:30 am today I wake and start getting dressed. It is a little chilly this morning Like high 30's chilly/ will have to walk fast this morning. Head down the truck road to Marcy dam, run into a guy and his daughter that had a bear in their campsite most of the night and ate all the food, you guessed it. Bear Bag I politely reminded him that canisters are required in the Eastern high peaks and that the recent rash of bear activity can be directly traced to people not following direction. Sooner or later someone is going to get hurt and some bears will have to be put down. I hope he and everyone else that files a bear complaint while not using canisters get fined big time. Anyway, head off to avalanche lake and down to lake Colden. I have decided to do Marshall. I walk past the cairn marking the HP but not very far, as I am stepping on the bridge over Herberts Brook it hits me, I go back the 15 ft and there it is. The sun is still out this morning and the temp. perfect for hiking as I head up the path. The path is nice and soft compared to the rock hop I have done for the last cople of hours. The path is in decent shape and is fairly easy to follow .except when it starts zig-zagging across the brook further up. I spent too much time on the left side when to trail went back over to the right. Did a little whacking and then just started going straight up the brook. The brook itself was less than a trickle, not like when Neil and Timmus did it in the rain last year. Significant amounts of mud on the path. Reached the summit and was greeted by a young man that had arrived just minutes before me. I spent way too much time on top before heading back down. Working my way back to Lake Colden I got to the junction for Algonquin at about noon and decided that I could get Iroquis in today. I forgot how steep that trail is. When I got to the Col and the junction for the HP to Iroquis the cloud cover had moved in and with it some light rain. I took a break, re-fueled, changed socks and shirt and contemplated my next move. It was 1:45 and I would allow myself 0ne hour to get to Iroquis and back so at 2:15 I would turn around no matter what since I did not want to risk hiking back down the trail to the lake in heavy rain. Actually I was on the summit by 2:10. Coming back I decided I would rather climb over Algonquin and head back that way, longer but easier than going back down the trail to colden. Beside I was in the neighborhood anyway. I made decent time heading back this way even though I would have to cut back of to Marcy Dam. I actually had enough time to go exploring the old Mcintyre brook trail for about a mile before whacking back to the main trail, I will have to see if this goes all the way back to the loj like it used to. I know it was abandoned and rerouted for a reason so no info on where I picked it up. So 24 miles and 11.5 hours later I am back at the truck just before the rain starts. Nice Day for an unconventional walk. __________________ "Climbing is about freedom. There's no prize money; there are no gold medals. The mountains are all about going there to do what you want to do. That's why I'll never tell anyone else how to climb. All I can say is, This is how I prefer to do it." Ed Viesturs Last edited by ADKJack; 08-22-2007 at 11:48 PM.

08-23-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
RTSpoons Landscape Surveyor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 1,589	Hey Jack I can't believe your legs are that strong. That was some day. More power to you. Would have loved to done it with you.

08-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
AlpineSummit Northern Lights Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winter Sooo Suks.......... Posts: 1,320	Way to put together a 'decent' hike. Next week? __________________ Walk Softly

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Rookie Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston/Eden border, NY Posts: 883	Nice Big hike ! I totally agree with this call : ...... I would rather climb over Algonquin and head back that way, longer but easier than going back down the trail to colden....

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