Hiked this trail clockwise to the lookout point, down the switchbacks, and back to parking. The trail can be really muddy after it rains, which makes some of the hillsides difficult to hike. This trail is one of the best at Hartwood Acres due to the lookout point and the views of the park during shoulders seasons.

Dogs Hiking

Alander Mountain Trail

Mt. Washington State Forest
Mount Washington, MA

David Miller (Admin)

6.1 miles / 9.8 km

December 24, 2018

Another winter cabin stay on Mt. Alander. Cold nights with drafts from the door and lack of heat, but the stove was working "well" when we had it on. We did have one mishap with the stove where a small fire started outside of the cabin on a connecting pipe. We put that out immediately - I forgot how to we solved the issue, but luckily that was the only issue on that trip. Noting this, it's smart to not to fall asleep with the stove on just in case. The hike up the mountain wasn't easy per usual, especially in icy conditions, so ice spikes and trekking poles helped tremendously. Summit was freezing with consistent strong winds, but nothing unusual for a winter hike to the summit of Mt. Alander.

Camping Hiking

Falls Trail

Fox Chapel Trails
Fox Chapel, PA

David Miller (Admin)

0.6 miles / 1.0 km

October 28, 2018

Found the base of the waterfall on this hike. Followed the creek upstream while crossing a few fallen trees. Very slippery, not an easy hike getting to the base of the falls.

Hiking

Bell Knob Lookout Tower Trail

Monongahela National Forest
Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV

David Miller (Admin)

0.4 miles / 0.6 km

October 06, 2018

Autumn at Dolly Sods is a nightmare. We arrived on a Friday night to camp and decided to camp here since no one knows about this spot. At 11PM we setup camp with no one else around us or in this trail's parking lot. In the morning we woke up to find two other cars in the parking lot with five tents setup in the lot at the trailhead. Do yourself a favor and go to Dolly Sods during the off-season unless you like endless groups of people.

Camping Dogs Hiking