Decided to take the scenic route back home via NY 79 to NY 206 to NY 10 to South Gilboa Road to NY 990V. First time I had ever taken NY 10 along West Branch Delaware River, very scenic between Walton and Stamford, although there is no shortage of good hills on NY 206 on both sides of Bainbridge. I really should spend more time exploring the Western Catskill Mountains outside of the Blue Line. Actually a few years ago I may have been in Walton when I camped at Bear Spring Campground off season and explored that part of the state during Veterans Day Weekend. Nice country for sure.

Most of my camping gear is unpacked although I decided to leave my normal gear in my truck that I keep in their all summer long because I really don’t drive that much in winter and I’m sure in a few weeks I’ll probably have the itch for another night in wilderness. Christmas and New Years are four day weekends for me, as I took the eves off. Honestly, unpacking after a week camping trip is no more complicated than a single night, mostly the same steps.