Bear Mountain/Harriman Park GTG - NY (10/28)

Nikon WC-E63 Wide Angle Adapter

10/22/2007 05:59:24 AM · #1

Fall colors are here and they are going to get even better next weekend. If you are up for a hike speak up and we can talk about trails and times. If not, check out some photos from yesterday.

//nikolaipozdniakov.com/WebGalleriesTrips/2007-10%20-%20Harriman%20State%20Park/

This place is accessible by train if you don't have a car.

Nick

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Meeting time:
11:30AM-12:00PM

Proposed plan:
- Start at the meeting point marked on the map. Which is the trail that leads to railroad.
- Hike up the mountain, take photos, have lunch somewhere on top. Not sure how far we want to hike so we'll decide based on the trail conditions and how people feel.
- If we have energy, hike to Trukey Hill Pond. Overlook trail is uphill but lake trail is fairly flat so we can do that.
- At the end of the day drive over to Perkins Drive. We can shoot sunset there and rest up before drive home.

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Park Map:
//maps.google.com/maps/ms?uid=116057232914546859075&hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107688007378149344583.00043d191fe60822a0fb6&z=12&om=1

Fall colors map:
//www.weather.com/maps/activity/fallfoliage/northeastusfallfoliage_large.html

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List of people:
Nikolai1024 - Nick - Yes
atsxus - Stephanie - Yes
TLL061 - Tom - Maybe
photodude - Mike - Yes
scalvert - Shannon - Maybe

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What to bring:

- Boots. Mud, rocks and all kinds of stuff can be on the trail. Be ready.
- Water. Better bring extra just in case
- Lunch. We are eating on the trail or picnic area.
- Tripod. It gets dark with all the trees around.
- Snack bars just in case.
- Camera with lenses. Duh!

Message edited by author 2007-10-26 17:18:57.

CVette

Canon PowerShot A80

10/22/2007 07:33:40 AM · #2

Although I can't join you, I grew up around this area and would love to go. Some fall I will drive down from the Albany area and photograph the Bear Mtn Bridge. It is incredible in the fall.

10/22/2007 08:05:07 AM · #3

I'm in!!!

I was just in Bear Mountain yesterday...will post pictures later, but I'd love to go back.

Tell me when and where.

Stephanie

10/22/2007 08:25:51 AM · #4

Originally posted by atsxus:

I'm in!!!

I was just in Bear Mountain yesterday...will post pictures later, but I'd love to go back.

Tell me when and where.

Stephanie

I'm actually looking for ideas. I was thinking of a hiking trail off rt9W. I heard it has nice views of hudson. Then perkins memorial drive or turkey hill pond overlook for sunset. I'll post more info when I get home tonight but I would like to hear your suggestions as well.

10/22/2007 08:57:22 AM · #5

I'd have to investigate. I've mostly just taken pictures of the Bear Mountain Bridge, and the Overlook up Perkins Memorial Drive.

Steph

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/22/2007 11:14:57 AM · #6

I'm starting a map which I'm hoping to keep updating during this week:

//maps.google.com/maps/ms?uid=116057232914546859075&hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107688007378149344583.00043d191fe60822a0fb6&z=12&om=1

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/22/2007 11:23:43 AM · #7

Nick what day are you thinking about sunday is better for me

10/22/2007 11:44:11 AM · #8

Sunday 10/28

10/22/2007 03:31:06 PM · #9

I did a bit of reasearch and I think it would be cool to hike to Dunderberg Spiral Railway.

Few links and descriptions:
//www.columbia.edu/~brennan/dunderberg/begin.html
//www.bearmountain.net/advent_1.htm

"The hike starts with a strenuous Â½ mile uphill section but does not require any rock scrambling -
After that it's mostly moderate going along scenic trails with
stunning Hudson River views and even a few railroad tunnels from the original 1890s construction."

What do you guys think?

10/22/2007 05:40:31 PM · #10

I would probably be up for this.

10/23/2007 05:12:39 AM · #11

Originally posted by photodude:

I would probably be up for this.

All right. We got 1 yes and 2 maybe. Anyone else?

10/23/2007 05:28:59 AM · #12

I don't know...strenuous up-hill.... LOL. :) J/K.

Steph

10/23/2007 09:09:35 AM · #13

Updated proposed plan. Suggestions are welcome.

Nick

10/24/2007 05:53:48 PM · #14

Im missing something, whats the update?

10/24/2007 06:04:28 PM · #15

Originally posted by photodude:

Im missing something, whats the update?

We are still on. What update are you looking for?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/24/2007 06:05:01 PM · #16

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Originally posted by photodude:
Im missing something, whats the update?

We are still on. What update are you looking for?

ohh.. see first post

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/24/2007 07:41:45 PM · #17

I'm a possibility for Sunday. No guarantees, but I'm keeping an eye on the thread.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/24/2007 07:57:04 PM · #18

Would love to come, but I have other obligations :( It seems my schedule is making me miss out on all the good Fall photo trips. :(

10/25/2007 05:23:26 AM · #19

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Would love to come, but I have other obligations :( It seems my schedule is making me miss out on all the good Fall photo trips. :(

Seems like a straight drive for you on i87 isn't it? We'll miss you.

10/25/2007 06:48:09 AM · #20

One important thing we need to decide is starting time. Would 12:30-1PM give us enought time?

10/26/2007 03:42:35 AM · #21

All things being equal, I would rather meet up in the morning, less traffic, smaller crowds, etc

10/26/2007 05:27:38 AM · #22

Originally posted by photodude:

All things being equal, I would rather meet up in the morning, less traffic, smaller crowds, etc

sure. what time?

10/26/2007 06:19:27 AM · #23

I would shoot more for 930 or 10, but like I said, Im willing to go with the flow

10/26/2007 07:22:39 AM · #24

Originally posted by photodude:

I would shoot more for 930 or 10, but like I said, Im willing to go with the flow

It is a bit of a drive for me so I would have to get up early. If others want I'm cool with 10-10:30AM.

Stephanie, what do you think?