Tag: Trailside Nature Museum
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Cross River, Kimberly Bridge, Deer Hollow
February 6, 2022
5 Mi • 577 Ft Gain • 104 Photos • 5 Videos
There's something special about the Cross River in the warmer months, but nothing compares to seeing it weave through patches of snow and ice. I was super impressed with how well my crampons performed on the ice-covered trails. Throughout the day, I encountered icy inclines, icy declines, and ice so smooth it looked like panes of glass. Never once did I feel any sort of slippage or instability in my walking. Temperatures were in the low 20s with very little wind, so as long as I was moving along, I barely noticed the cold.
Read MoreWard Pound Ridge Reservation - Deer Hollow, Cross River, Kimberly Bridge
January 30, 2021
4 Mi • 453 Ft Gain • 36 Photos • 1 Video
The views of the partially-frozen Cross River and the snow-covered scenery gave a new perspective of the park. After some initial frustrations at the start of the hike, I made some adjustments to my gear and attire to get comfortable and the rest of the hike was enjoyable. I'm still getting used to using trekking poles. I've got a good rhythm with them now and am ready to try them on steeper terrain. Overall, I think I've become more acclimated to winter hiking and am ready to tackle some longer, more challenging winter hikes in the coming weeks!
Read MoreWard Pound Ridge Reservation - Leatherman's Cave, Wildflower Garden, Nature Museum
October 24, 2020
9.7 Mi • 1,250 Ft Gain • 207 Photos • 1 Video
So many wonderful new finds on my second visit, including Leatherman's Cave, Wildflower Garden, Trailside Nature Museum, phenology trail, Lenape indian wigwam shelter, and more. I really want to come back and explore that Orange phenology trail again and checkout the wildflower garden in the spring or summer. I'm pleased with the intersection markings in this park. They make it so much easier to navigate with a paper make and figure out exactly where you are.
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