Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
Had a beautiful bluebird day to hike Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge. Temps in the 30s (F) at our 8:30am start, cooler at elevation, then warming to 51F back at the trailhead. Round trip time…
Fourth of July on Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
It was a great Fourth of July, happy birthday America!
Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge (March)
As much as I dislike some aspects of the Ridge Trail, I have to admit that the ratio of wonderful views to effort is high.
Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
Sometimes, you are presented with a day that fills you with awe.
Hough, S. Dix, Grace, Macomb, Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
The six-hour drive home after hiking in the Adirondacks is sometimes harder than the hike itself. Not this hike.
Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge (Winter)
The snowy summit of Giant Mountain at 8:15 AM was completely clouded in, but the wind was low making it beautifully quiet. I snapped a couple photos and quickly turned back to head towards Rocky Peak Ridge, hoping for it’s wonderful views.
Rocky Peak Ridge (and Giant Mountain)
The only car in the lot, we signed into the trail at 7:44 AM. Before noon we were enjoying lunch on our 15th high peak, on Rocky Peak Ridge.