Walking past one of the backwaters to Hitchens Pond along the Lows Upper Road.

On Tuesday night, I walked along the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Tracks, which get little use since last year's wash out by Rollins Pond. The tracks were quiet, as they wandered through the wilderness. I saw a black bear and cubs, and not being sure if I locked up my truck fully, I headed back to camp after walking out about 20 minutes on the tracks.

Looking out at the end of Lows Lake right above the dam. I've done this portage a few times, and I bet the lake from here with the lowwater requires multiple portages as one goes through the area.

By the time I got off Lows Ledge and stopped at the Hitchens Pond Carry for a bit, it was almost 9 PM by the time I got back to my truck. I stopped and snapped this picture of the view along the way of Lows Upper Road, sometimes also called Sabbist Scout Camp Road. The road is gated, but it is maintained for DEC vehicles and the utility corridor that runs under it, and is a pleasant walk.

Walking along Lows Upper Road on a pleasant evening.

Enjoying a beautiful evening in the Adirondacks.

After hiking Lows Ledge, I spent some time down by Hitchens Pond at the carry, just taking in the darkening skies.