Write-up: Dave Rockwood
Leader: Dave Rockwood
Co-Leader: Carolyn Eastwood

Five Mile Mountain Hike 

On 11-6-22, nine of us met and traveled to the Lake George area to hike the northern Tongue Range.  It was a beautiful warm day, mid 70’s and breezy.  After a 15-minute climb we were shedding layers!  The trail is in good shape.  There are a few sections that are rocky and with the leaves, it was tough to navigate foot placement, but otherwise the trail was in great shape.

After completing Brown Mountain, Huckleberry Mountain and Five Mile, we had lunch and decided to go back the way we came and hike out to the scenic overlook at Deer Leap, which added 2 (tough!) miles round trip.  We hiked out quickly to keep pace with fast feet Eastman (LOL).  With the leaves down there were good views in spots along the trail.  The breeze, no bugs, enough sun and great company, made for the perfect day to be out hiking.  The hike leader wanted to note that he was blessed to be joined by so many beautiful women!:)