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#6534 and #6535 – Newcomb Weekend #10 – July 16 & 17, 2016

#6534 and #6535 – Newcomb Weekend #10 – July 16 & 17, 2016

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Write-up: Meg Higgerson
#6534 Down the Hudson
Leader: Meg Higgerson
Co-Leader: Bill Higgerson

#6535 Stoney Pond to Irishtown
Leader: Meg Higgerson
Co-Leader: Grace McNasser

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Learning the number of attendees would exceed thirty and with low lake and stream water conditions, the Higgersons puzzled over a location that would be new and exciting, could accommodate numerous cars and avoid shuttles. After meeting at our camp on Goodnow Flow, the flotilla of 31 boats proceeded another 5 miles on the dirt Chain Lakes Road to the Polaris or Iron Bridge on the Hudson. Following a carry of about ¼ mile, thirty-one kayakers bushwhacked over logs and down an embankment to the put-in on the Hudson. We had beautiful weather, scenery and companionship as we paddled up the Hudson and Goodnow Rivers, portaging over, around and sometimes through a number of beaver dams to a sand bar for lunch.

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After lunch we took the current down the Goodnow, into the Hudson and paddled around the calm Blackwell Stillwater for 5-6 miles.

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Returning to the camp on Goodnow Flow, 35 Tramps enjoyed a BBQ and a smorgasbord of dishes as well as numerous recounting of the days various adventures. What a surprise to see no water in the Goodnow Flow! The dam is under repair and the water was significantly lowered. We went out on the rocks between the shore and island for a picture.

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On Sunday we set up a shuttle for 14 hikers. Taking a rarely used trail from Hewitt Pond, Barnes Pond to Stony Pond, we were often looking for the trail as we climbed over hill and dale. Visiting the shore of a number of special trout fishing areas, we also crossed marshes and beaver dams. The only person we met on the trail all day was Dick Blanchard’s dentist. We had a few laughs over that on the way back to our cars where we munched on refreshing watermelon before heading home.

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#6411, 6412, 6414 – Newcomb Weekend – July 10-12, 2015

#6411, 6412, 6414 – Newcomb Weekend – July 10-12, 2015

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The 9th Newcomb Weekend 2015
Total of 39 Participants

#6411  7/10 Fieldtrip to Great Camp Santanoni
Hike, Bike, Wagon Ride, 36 Participants

#6412  7/11 Kayak from Rich Lake to Lake Harris
Kayak, 27 Participants

#6414  7/12   Lollipop Loop Trail
Hike,  12 Participants

NEWCOMB WEEKEND 2015… FROM A TO Z.

A. Adirondack Adventures in Newcomb to include a visit from AAA

B. Beaver houses, bear scat , beer, bikes and bug sprayTnT Newcomb 2015

C. Carrot Cake, camping, campfires and a cookout

D. Donna Wester’s laugh as she goes down the “rapids”

E. Excellent food on Goodnow Flow

F. Ferns, Fungi, Flowers, and FUN

G. Great Times, Goodnow River

H. Hudson River… Driving over it, kayaking in it, hearing the rapids and standing on the Iron Bridge

I. Incredible WeatherTnT Newcomb 2015

J. Jumping off the Santanoni Bridge by the Blanchards , Madonna Fellows, Dianna Morris and Nina

K. Kayaking from Rich Lake through Belden Lake, Lake Julia, Fishing Brook, Harris Lake and Hudson

L. Lots of loons, tons of laughter and licking lollipops on the Lollipop TrailTnT Newcomb 2015M. Maneuvering 27 tramps, kayaks and vehicles between the Town Beach and Rich Lake

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P. Picnics, paper plates, PTA

Q. Quiet (??) evenings around the campfire.

R.Return in 2016 to the Blackwell Stillwater on the Hudson

S. Santanoni’s rocky carriage road

T. Tramps know how to have fun

U. Unbelievable history and beauty in the Newcomb area

V. Visit by some to Tahawus, Goodnow Mountain, Adirondack Ecological Center

W. Watermelon, wine and wagon rides

X. Xtra ordinary

Y. Your leader, co leaders and hosts: Meg Higgerson, Grace McNasser and Bill Higgerson

Z. Zany times with friends

 

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My apologies to Meg for the first posting, which somehow changed the abc’s to numbers.

Additional photos may be found at:
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Hike #6298 Newcomb Weekend, Blue Ledges – July 13, 2014

Hike #6298 Newcomb Weekend, Blue Ledges – July 13, 2014

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Write-up: Meg Higgerson

Leader: Meg Higgerson

At 9 am 20 hikers dressed in color coordinated clothing met at the Campsite Road and 28N for our ride to Minerva.   We parked at the Post office and consolidated drivers to cut down on the number of vehicles.

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Following a jostle up the unpaved but well maintained Moose Pond Club Road, the leader almost missed the trailhead but we soon started our hike.   Although humid, we had a nice 2.5 mile hike through the woods, where we could hear the river on our right.

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Just before noon we descended down the trail. We then picnicked on the banks of the Hudson and some swam in the shadow of the famous Blue Ledges.

Blue Ledges on the Hudson - 04Within 5 minutes there were at least 12 rafts full of adventurers pulling up for lunch before they floated and paddled toward the Class III and Class IV rapids we saw downstream.

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   After watching them bounce by, get stuck, get unstuck and hear them scream, we started our return trip hoping to and just able to avoid oncoming rain. We stopped for refreshments in Minerva and from there the majority of the Tramps headed back home from Newcomb Weekend #8.                                  

 

Hike #5942 – Rich Lake to the Hudson – July 3, 2011

Hike #5942 – Rich Lake to the Hudson – July 3, 2011

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After shuttling cars and kayaks, 13 kayakers, started off in beautiful Rick Lake.

We soon came to the first and largest “rapids”.   With high water, it appeared that it would be navigable and Don, brave soul, took the lead.   As he disappeared, Madonna soon followed.  Don in the meantime rushed back to tell us that it was a 2 foot drop off as he watched Madonna gracefully take the plunge.   The rest of us carried around but many of us regretted for the rest of the day that we had not tried it!!

We had a few more rapids and some tried to go down them backwards but not having the experience of Grace, we were unable to maneuver it!

We lunched at Great Camp Santanoni where Bill brought us beverages, and then proceeded to the Hudson and back.    It was another perfect day and those in the group who were staying the night in Newcomb came back to the Higgerson’s for “leftovers”.

By:  Meg Higgerson