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Hiking the Northville-Lake Placid Trail - A True Wilderness Adventure!
If you’re ready, willing and able to do extended backpacking and camping, then hiking the Northville-Lake Placid Trail may be just the adventure you’re looking for.
This is no simple day hike - this trail extends for 122 miles through the heart of the Adirondack wilderness. And I don’t use the term “wilderness” lightly - this is a true area of designated wilderness, 90% of which (in the eastern U.S.) is found in the Adirondack Park.
While hiking the Northville-Lake Placid Trail, you’ll move through mostly wooded terrain, following hills and valleys with gentle grades. During the whole length of the trail, it gains 10,500 feet of elevation. So on this hike you won’t see high mountain vistas, but you will see the Adirondack forest in all of its wonderful “wildness”. You’ll walk by many crystal clear lakes and ponds and cross over streams and rivers.
Along the way, you’ll be able to camp in the famous Adirondack lean-tos. These 3-sided structures give good shelter on a stormy night. If you’d like fours walls around you instead of just three, there are also sites where you can set up your tents. Plus the trail passes through two state parks that offer camping. And Lake Durant has hot showers, not that you’ll need them after 7 or 8 days of camping!!
A couple of things to keep in mind, not just when hiking the Northville-Lake Placid trail but on any Adirondack hike:
*Just about any season in the Adirondacks can be mud season. All it takes is rain. So be prepared for wet boots and stinky socks!
*BUGS! The Adirondacks are famous (or should I say INfamous?) for their black flies. These tiny little insects swarm around your face in annoying numbers in the spring and early summer. During high summer, it’s the deerflies and mosquitoes that follow you into the woods and suck the lifeblood from your veins. Well, maybe not to THAT extreme, but they can be a major irritant. Make sure to bring plenty of insect repellent.
When is the best time for hiking the Northville-Lake Placid Trail?
That would depend on what you enjoy. During the summer, you can swim in any of the many lakes and rivers you’ll pass. Those Adirondack lakes are clear, cold and refreshing, especially after a long, hot day on the trail.
In winter, the woods have an incredible beauty all their own. It’s usually pretty quiet then, so if you’re after serene tranquility, winter might be a good time to hike this trail.
In autumn, you have the incredible foliage that has to be seen to be believed. The colors of the trees, when the sunlight hits them and they have almost a neon glow … nothing else like it. It takes your breath away.
So really, each season has it’s own special attraction. When you go depends on what you enjoy most about nature.
How long does the hike take?
This hike can take anywhere from 11 to 13 or 14 days, depending on your experience, fitness, and hiking speed. You might want to plan on holing up a day or two for weather, or just to rest.
Hiking the Northville-Lake Placid trail can be divided into 3 natural breaks. This is handy for keeping your pack weight down to a comfortable poundage. It’s 24 miles from Upper Benson to Pisceo, 60 miles from Pisceo to Long Lake, and then 38 miles from Long Lake to Averyville.
Something else to help with pack weight is that you can mail food drops to yourself along the way. Mail a food drop to Pisceo where you’ll also find a general store, motel and restaurant if you want a real bed and hot meal by then. You’ll also find a post office in Long Lake, along with motels, restaurants and Hoss’s Country Corner, which is a store that you definitely have to visit. There’s also a laundromat there to wash your stinky, smelly socks!
If you’d like a really good trail and navigation guide, you can buy one from the Adirondack Mountain Club called the Guide to Adirondack Trails: Northville-Placid Trail. You should also have a map of the trail itself, which you can also purchase there. Call them at 1-800-395-8080.
Happy hiking and be safe!
Facebook can be more than just the newest fad. Whether your business is online or offline, using Facebook the right way can really be a boon for your business. Here you’ll learn tips on using Facebook as a networking tool for your business. First, just like any other community, it’s important to be active and engaged. This will allow you to easily expand your client and customer base. You’ll also see why Facebook messaging is better than regular email. This article will help you to benefit from Facebook and not have it be just another time-waster.
Facebook is a networking opportunity. If you’re using it for business purposes, it’s vital that you be involved and interactive. It isn’t enough to just post once in a while and then expect to get hordes of new customers. But personal issues and letting everyone know what you had for lunch aren’t what should be posted … keep it on a casually professional level..
Participating here can be a great way to expand your existing client and customer base. It’s low cost, as you’re basically only paying for your internet service and spending only time. People will be able to find you based on your profile, so make sure to use good keywords when you’re posting.
This is also a great way to find providers for services that you might need, as you’re in a position of being both a consumer and a supplier. You can post that you’re looking for a good virtual assistant, for example, and may very well find someone that same day through the contacts you’ve made.
Finally, using the messaging system on Facebook is in many ways better than email. You’ll find that your messages don’t get lost in a spam folder and that people tend to open them more consistently. You can’t necessarily send out a huge broadcast, but you can be more sure of reaching the target that you intend.
Now that you’ve seen how Facebook can be beneficial for your business, you’ll probably be able to see it as a valuable business-building tool and find it easier to make time for it in your daily routine. Just make sure to be engaging and interactive, posting frequently and in an open, but business-like manner. You can expand your client base as well as find sevice providers that you might be in need of. And using the messaging system instead of your regular email can help insure that your messages actually get read and not just lost in spam. So the next time you hear someone talk about Facebook, instead of rolling your eyes, nod your head wisely and know that you’ve developed a new network for your business.
