Friday Hike

We finally managed to do another hike today. One week it rained and the scheduled hike was too far away to take the chance of getting there and be faced with rain and thunder storms. The next week we didn't go due to a medical situation of one of the ladies.

This week we almost didn't go again because of rain. Instead of going up north as we originally intended, we decided to wait until around noon and go closer to home. So we went to Nine Cornered Lake, just up past Pine Lake.

By the time we got there the weather was beautiful, and the trail wasn't even too wet considering the downpour that took place last night.

Our total hike was about 3 miles with mild elevation. (I know the sign says .9, but that was just to the beginning of the lake and we walked farther than that) It was a good training hike. The reward at the end of the trail was much nicer than on the previous hike. The lake was beautiful, the weather was awesome, and we found a rock to rest on that dipped into the water--so we were able to take off the boots and socks and soak our feet in the cool, clear water of the lake.

On our way back to the trailhead, someone mentioned "Papa's" in Lake Luzerne. (Papa's is a funky ice-cream place that also serves food--it's right on the river, with an outside back deck overlooking the river. It's beautiful)

It was still early and we decided to take a ride up there for dinner. So we drove up the north shore of the Sacandaga, chatting and marveling at the beautiful vistas. We arrived in Lake Luzerne, stomachs rumbling and mouths watering. Only. To. Discover. Papa's was closed!! Not only closed, but FOR SALE. Argh!

So we headed toward Corinth, found a place there, and had dinner. Not the same, but adequate.

All-in-all, it was a great day

By the way, did I mention in my previous "hike" post that the goal is Mt. Marcy? O. M. Gosh! It's only the highest of the 46 high peaks and almost 12 miles. Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it.

We'll see.