Write-up: Paul Sirtoli
Leader: Greg Sipp
Co-Leader: Paul Sirtoli

I’m thinking that Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, was aligned against Big Shanty Mt, since the trip was thoroughly rained out both in the spring and in mid-October.  Helios, the Greek sun god must have had a word or two with Poseidon, for the Mohawk Valley was grey and gloomy when Bakers Mills was sunny and pleasant, for this, our third attempt.

The bulk of the 8.5-mile trip was on the Siamese Pond Trail; the only impediment being the high water in Diamond Brook.  Our sensitive tootsies would not welcome the cold water.  Thus, with a short detour upstream, Greg tossed a log over the brook to facilitate a successful crossing.

As evidenced by Greg’s photos, we had decent views of the Eleventh Mt. massive while slowly climbing the Big Shanty shoulder to the 2,350 ft. summit.

Although there were no summit views, a nearby rock formation provided seating for a relaxing lunch break.

Looking for a change of scenery, we exited the summit to the trail via a different route.  Given the time of day, we chose to forgo climbing to the Eleventh Mt. scenic ledges, saving that bushwhack trip for another day.