Week 10- Kitchawan Preserve, Kitchawan

Friday morning Adam and I finally made it out to hike before the day got away from us. We went with Cooper (sad Bingo) to Kitchawan Preserve, Rt. 134 very nearby on the Taconic.  The Preserve was touted as being the supreme dog off leash location to the chagrin of some and to our distinct liking! We had a nice time, mainly because it was a bright blue sky and a crisp day.  The paths weren't challenging except for portions of the Ledge Trail, mildly ledgy with beautiful moss covered stones (see photos). We searched in vain for the Quarry Ridge Trail, but we completed the Hemlock Ravine Trail, which had some towering beautiful Hemlocks for sure! The only downer was when we came upon the largest peaks around...they were power towers and lines that we found on the other side of the preserve. A necessary evil to the landscape I suppose, sure wish we could paint them green at least. We supposedly hiked 2.4 miles but it didn't feel like that much.  Maybe we are just getting in super trek shape! Check out the dog in photo number 3!