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AT 111: State Park Camping

Got up very early, to avoid being seen in the pavilion by State Park Rangers. Crossed the bridge over the Hudson River, then up into the hills again. The last stretch of the day went over an old minecart track for about two miles, which was a welcome change in trail conditions. No ups and
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AT 110: Car Troubles/Bear Mountain Bypass

Another morning at the movie theater. Took the car in to the shop for a tune up and walked around town for quite a while. Hit Burger King (good breakfast), a bakery (good choccy croissants) and a wrap shop (good toasted wraps). Got the car back in good order (changed spark plugs, cleaned the idle
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AT 109: Off Ramp Adventures

More NY hiking. Big rocks, slanted bridges. Almost walked by the opportunity to see the NYC skyline from trail. Had to tell another hiker (Straight Edge) to look up from the trail as well. There is a reroute of the AT here, which avoids a highway crossing that can get very busy. We took the
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AT 108: What About Second Barbie?

Broke down camp in the movie theater and got ready for another NY day. Big rocks, open forest, even a waterfall. Some beaver boggy ponds as well. In the evening we returned to the movie theater, which was just too convenient to not to go to again. Half watched Barbie for a second time. Camped
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AT 107: New York State

Started the day with trail magic and a big climb. Weather is hot and humid, and buggy as well. Crossed into NY on some nice big boulders. Good landscape here, with more open forest of pines and oaks. In the evening we went into the Warwick Drive In Movie Theater, which lets hikers tent on
