Hike #5962 – Pillsbury Mountain – Aug 21, 2011
Pillsbury Mountain—ended up being Hike to Pillsbury Lake.
The day started with some patches of heavy rain in the Mohawk Valley. On the drive to Speculator, we experienced thunder and lighting, not a good thing for climbing a mountain with a big metal ‘lightening rod’ on top (the fire tower). So, we discussed the options and I suggested the hike to Pillsbury Lake which starts from the same parking area. We had eleven club members and my 9 year old granddaughter. It was a very enjoyable hike of 3.3 miles to a lean-to on the lake, where we stopped for lunch and pictures before starting back.
We went to Speculator Inn for dinner and libations. The hike was a total of 6.6 miles and we didn’t even see a wisp of French Louie’s ghost !! Darn!