“Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.”
-Thomas Jefferson
“Open the window of your mind. Allow the fresh air, new lights and new truths to enter.” – Amit Ray
“A few simple tips for life: feet on the ground, head to the skies, heart open…quiet mind.” – Rasheed Ogunlaru
Yesterday, 5/20/17, I was able to experience a beautiful 6.2 mile hike around a section of Fahnestock state park. After several days with temperatures in the high 80’s with matching humidity, today proved to be much cooler. As I parked my jeep, I noticed a couple of raindrops on my windshield. Since I hadn’t heard about any rain, I checked my cell and it confirmed what I had thought, no rain for at least 120 minutes.
Of course within 15 minutes later it started to rain and didn’t stop for well over an hour.
With that said, it was nice to hear the rain falling through the woods and it promoted a nice sense of isolation.
My pack and poles at the second juncture of the hike.
Stay to the left on the yellow marked Perkins Trail.
The view as you make your way through a farm.
A cairn to keep you moving in right direction.
A friendly face on the trail. He stared at me for a good five minutes…
In about one and half hours, you will be hiking along the far side of this lake.
The path moving downhill towards the stream seen in the picture below.
You get to hike next to this stream for about 1/2 mile.
This is a good place to take a break, drink some water and listen to the stream. (right after this you will climb a pretty steep hill so rest up!!!)
The Fahnestock Trail
More awesome hiking on a trail that says “peace.”
The Zen Hiker 