Clearing Out
It's 10 AM and it's clearing out quite nicely as I continue up Alander Mountain.
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It's 10 AM and it's clearing out quite nicely as I continue up Alander Mountain.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.The turkey vulture was flying above and around Alander Mountain, soaring on the thermals.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.That was my fear as the South Taconic Trail rapidly started to descend. Fortunately, the trail descends a lot, but works it way around the ridge into a relatively flat return home.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.This looking south off Alander Mountain, the highest point in Columbia County.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.There is a free cabin you can stay at up on Alander Mountain, even in the winter. It has a nice little woodstove, and bunk beds for 6. Looked decent enough, although more people should obey the "Lug It In, Lug It Out" policy of Mass DCR and not leave all their whiskey and rum bottles there. Also, they have posted that alcohol is prohibited on cabin, something that is clearly well followed from the number of empty bottles around.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.This sign, made out of tin with holes tapped in it warns hikers that you won't find any more water going up Alander Mountain, with another 500 feet of elevation to gain. This can be a bummer for those staying at the cabin at the top of the mountain.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.Usually Mass DCR does a good job signing things, as was the case along the main Alander Mountain trail.
Taken on Sunday September 13, 2009 at Alander Mountain.