Andy Arthur.
Crane Mountain
on July 5, 2009.
Pictures from a hike on top and around of Crane Mountain in the Adirondacks on a beautiful July day. These are the pictures I took on that particular Sunday in July.
Related Fodder: Crane Mountain.
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... locations of photos are estimates that were done using heads-up digitizing.
Climbing.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, EV -4/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
A Little Higher.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, Focal Length: 40mm.
Up And Over Big Rocks.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Clove. This clove is between Mt Blue, with Kettle Mountain and Harrington Mountain in the Background.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Mini Waterfall. The shallow soil on this mountain (probably part from glaciers and part from deforestation) lead to waterfalls running down the rock base of the mountain. It was purty for sure.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Turn Left. There are minimal trail markers along the trail, with most of them installed in 1969, back when the state last had a big initative to improve trails under Governor Rockefeller. Fortunately, the trail was worn and relatively easy to follow.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Bare Face. You reach a part of the trail where it has great views, as you climb up exposed sloped rock surface for a while.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Better Views. The farther you get up, the views get progressively better. Still 7/10 of a mile to the top.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Even Higher. The view farther up the trail.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Peaking Thru The Trees.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Amazing.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Trail Splits. You can choose from here to go up the rest of the way to the summit or jump directly to Crain Mountain Pond. This route is better then the alternative route from the parking lot to Crain Mountain Road, which has steeper slopes (not that this route is flat), and longer.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 139mm.
Climbing More Exposed Rock Face. This section is a bit steeper then previous sections
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
First Ladder. Then the trail gets step enough to demand a ladder. You probably could climb up this without the ladder, but it might be rough on the knees, to say nothing if you had a pack on your back.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/320 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Flattens Out. After the first ladder, the trail flattens out for a half mile, for a delightful walk past several small marshlands.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -5/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Second Ladder. This ladder up the rock face is not all that scary, despite the fact you might want to tie down your pack first, securely to your back. It's only about 30 feet of ladder, and it's securely bolted into the rock face, you have no real danger of falling with the ladder. It's steps well proportioned, and not a bad climb.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Preview of What's to Come. After the latter, there is a nice little place where you can catch your breath and collect your thoughts. This is only a hint of views to come.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Due South. This is looking basically due south, from a view spot after climbing the second ladder.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 105mm.
Mouse and Baldhead Mountains. Again, looking pretty much south but higher and zoomed in more.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, Focal Length: 159mm.
Thru The Trees. Looking again through the trees from even higher. Somehow I like the framing a lot with these kind of pictures.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Hudson River. I'm pretty sure that's what you see in the distance that looks like ponds when it bows out.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
The Top. Looking due west, with the bare face you stand on.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Adirondacks. Kettle, Harrington, Garnet Lake, and many mountains can be seen into the horizon from Crain Mountain.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 69mm.
Garnet and North. Garnet Lake and parts further north, again looking generally westerly.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Last Climb to the Top. Finally made it !! Actually, despite being a steep scramble up many parts, it's only 1.4 miles from the parking lot, and only 1,300 feet. It's a real nice hike.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Frame 912.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Continuing Along the Trail. Heading North on the Crain Mountain Trail towards the easier non-ladder, but still steep descent to Crain Mountain Lake.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Different Southernly View. From a different part of the escarpment atop Crain Mountain.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Frame 933.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 209mm.
Frame 938.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 117mm.
Frame 938.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 117mm.
Jumpers. Maybe not. But be aware!
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Contrast.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 117mm.
Further Down the Trail. We are almost to start descending off Crain Mountain.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -4/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Yellow Mushroom.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/320 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, Focal Length: 159mm.
Lonely Tree.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 139mm.
Twisted Bush.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Frame 27.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 94mm.
Texture.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.6, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 268mm.
Ross Mountain.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/5.0, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 337mm.
Beyond Crain Mountain Lake.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 94mm.
Crain Lake Arial View.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/400 sec, Aperature: f/3.7, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 380mm.
Trail Down. As we head down to Crain Mountain Lake.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Crane Lake 85.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Crane Lake 85.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Crane Lake 89.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 218mm.
Crane Lake 96. This is actually a second pinnacle to the mountain, although a fraction of the size of the main top to Crane Mountain.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.0, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 380mm.
Trees at Crane Lake.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -4/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Rocks at Lake.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Make A Choice. The trail, while unmarked splits between going along the top of the ridge between the second and first latter up Crane Mountain, not that you would know it from the lack of signs.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Trail Descends Between Rocks.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Steep Downhill Continues.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
AIL. Because the sign doesn't say Trail any more.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperature: f/3.7, ISO 80, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 380mm.
House By the Pond.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/400 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 128mm.
One Mile Left.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, Focal Length: 105mm.
No Bait Fish.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, Focal Length: 69mm.
Heading Back to the Truck.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/80 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, EV -3/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
3/10 of a Mile Left.
Crane Mountain on July 5, 2009.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 400, EV -2/3, Focal Length: 67mm.
“The policy of the state shall be to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural products.”
— Article 14, Section 4 NY State Constitution