Day 131: Hike from Palisades Parkway across the Hudson River on Bear Mtn Bridge
April 14, 2024
Ascent: 764’
Descent: 1093’
Weather: beautiful — low 60’s and sunny
Sightings: lots of zoo animals
High points: crossing the Hudson River
Appalachian Trail 2024
Day 130: Hike from Rt 17 to Palisades Parkway north of Greenwood Lake)
April 13, 2024
AT mile: 13
Ascent: 2137’
Descent: 2108’
Weather: cold, windy, and rainy — pretty nasty
Sightings: another snake
High points: The hike up Black Mtn and the view of the NY skyline
Day 129: Hike from NY Rt 17 to Lakes Rd (Greenwood Lake, NY)
April 12, 2024
AT miles: 9.8
Ascent: 1837’
Descent: 1683’
Weather: Rainy and cool
Sightings: one snake
High point: Hiking in the rain!