Brook trail, and then back out the JBL trail, that would give you about a 9.6 mile hike. From there to Yard Mountain was 1.4 miles. a little windy up top. It can also be climbed via the Slide Mountain Brook Trail from the Phelps trail in Johns Brook Valley, or combined with Yard Mountain via the Klondike Notch trail (Yard's elevation is 4018 feet, but it is not one of the High Peaks as it is too close to Big Slide). After a bit of a descent, the trail becomes quite steep again before summiting Big Slide. From there to Yard Mountain was 1.4 miles. Johns Brook Lane: 1.6 miles The Brothers Trail: 3.8 Miles Slide Mountain Brook Trail: 2.2 miles Orebed Brook Trail: 3.1 miles ADK Range Trail: 0.7 miles Pyramid/Gothics/Sawteeth Trail: 1.4 miles Scenic Trail: 3.0 miles Lake Road / St. Huberts Road: 4.0 miles Route 73: 2.2 miles Total Miles: 22.0 miles (6,250 elevation gain) Trip Report: In the Rubble Looking at Slide on Giant Mountain. And it is a slog - … Bring Micro Spikes! Length 7.6 miElevation gain 3126 ftRoute type Out & back climbing up the brothers gave excellent views of the sunrise. It can also be climbed via the Slide Mountain Brook Trail from the Phelps trail in Johns Brook Valley, or combined with Yard Mountain via the Klondike Notch trail (Yard's elevation is 4018 feet, but it is not one of the High Peaks as it is too close to Big Slide). To reward you, it offers very nice views. Continue the N side of the Left Fork for about another 0.5 of a mile to the base of a new slide coming down from the right. You will then hike out the 3.2 miles remaining miles to the Garden via the Phelps Trail. A handful of spots left in the lot. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/flume-slide-trail We decide to go for the gusto and start down the Slide Mt. The Slide Mt Brook Trail will take you 2.4 miles from the summit of Big Slide down to John’s Brook Lodge. I definitely wished I had brought a bathing suit on the way down Slide Brook Trail! View from the top is great, stayed about 30 minutes, get a solid 180 view and despite the lot being nearly full, had the whole summit to myself. From here the grade is quite easy as it twists its way through a primeval spruce forest until it meets up with he trail coming up Big Slide Brook from Johns Brook valley below. From there to the summit of Big Slide was 2.3 miles. Lookout Mountain Golf Club. If the water level was high, a few could be tricky. If you stick to the classic route, you bag the peak but see only a small amount of what Slide has to offer. Go over it and keep straight until the Garden lot appears. If the water level was high, a few could be tricky. View from the top is great, stayed about 30 minutes, get a solid 180 view and despite the lot being nearly full, had the whole summit to myself. Back down the ladder to the trailhead, and down the Brooks trail. Note: The Garden Shuttle is not operating until further notice. The Downes Brook Slide, also known as the Passaconaway Slide, fell in the early 1890s and for many years was the route from Albany Intervale to the summit of Passaconaway, becoming known as the Downes Brook Slide Trail or Passaconaway Slide Trail. Take in the view of the Great Range, Algonquin Peak, Giant Mountain, and more. Another easy hike is Balsam Lake — the fire tower at the summit has an amazing view. Lookout Mountain Golf Club is a nine-time winner of the Golf Digest Four Star Award, has been recognized as one of America's Best Golf Course by Zagat, and has been chosen as one of Arizona's Top 10 Golf Courses by readers of Arizona Business Magazine. The trailhead is located in the quiet little town of Keene Valley. With the Victoria Day Holiday in Canada this weekend the hotels in the area of the Adirondack High Peaks were a bit over priced so we figured we would just make a short day trip up to the Catskills instead. this trail starts off going straight uphill. The Slide Mt Brook Trail will take you 2.4 miles from the summit of Big Slide down to John’s Brook Lodge. In winter it gets even less. I arrived by 2:45pm on a Saturday and still a couple spots left in the lot, there is a $10 parking charge. Steven and I arrived at the Downes Brook Trailhead later than we planned… You hike along side the brook most of the way, crossing back and forth a few times. Try using the dirt on the sides. After enjoying a longer rest than usual, chatting it up with others at the summit and soaking in all that the views have to offer decided to make it a loop trip and descent via Slide Mountain Brook Trail. Painted arrows now indicate the driest … The baby waterfalls and gentle cascades were simply gorgeous and serene. To get to the slide, take the Ore Bed Brook Trail, starting at the suspension bridge over Johns Brook near the ranger’s cabin. The perfect outing for a hot summer day. We took John Brooks Trail up... attempting sunrise we were confused a few times unsure if we were on correct path. It leaves Albany Intervale Road on the S a short distance W of the U. of N. H. Forestry School. The view from the top of Big Slide is mesmerizing. 4 regular spots left, and the center was open for parking still. After a four mile approach on the Moriah Brook Trail, we bushwhacked up a NW tributary to the big slide unleashed on the NE slope of Mt. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Should we go back down the Brothers trail - 3.7 miles - or do the loop - 2.1 down the Slide Mt. It's never a good idea to tackle a slide (nonetheless a route which has been abandoned by the AMC for over 60 years) in the rain. Great hike, took around 3.75hrs up with lots of picture stops and a few stops for snacks. We followed this loop counter-clockwise; ascending the brothers one by one. Take this right; the road will turn into Johns Brook Lane and you follow it 1.5 miles … small patches of ice near the peak. It was raining - just barely. Then there are portions as you ascend where you climb the slides. Awesome view of the Marcy range, and you can see Vermont on a sunny day. Was at the third brother around 10:50. The hike to 1st brother is doable but bring strong boots for the rocks. There are several creek crossings. On the entire loop starting at JBL and back to the Phelps Trail I only saw 2 people (a couple coming down the Slide Mountain Brook trail). Hiked down the red trail to avoid the crowds via the Brothers. Instead, follow this route to squeeze far more out of your hike with hardly any extra effort. I enjoyed the trail as it tracked along the Brook up from the lodge. I'm a slow hiker, it took us 8.5 hrs total for the loop. a little windy up top. I did this hike from the Bushnell Falls Lean-to on my hike out after a few days of hiking for the fourth of July holiday. The views the whole way up are amazing, many spots and as you get to each Brother where you can see a lot. The open spots up to the Brothers were spectacular. Arrived at the Garden parking lot on Thursday, September 24 at 9:30am and grabbed the last parking spot in the lot. It leaves Albany Intervale Road on the S a short distance W of the U. of N. H. Forestry School. Or maybe go slip sliding at Slide Rock State Park. Go over it and keep straight until the Garden lot appears. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are available in the winter. The final approach to Big Slide requires much boulder scrambling and a lengthy ladder section. Ellen, lies the 2000-acre Slide Brook Basin. The trail itself is beautiful as you hike through a mix of hardwoods and pines, and on open slabs of rock. Reached the summit nice views came down both brothers (pretty steep), but a lot of views including 360! Beautiful views can't wait to try it again. I was pretty low on energy when I started so it took a hit longer than expected, but pay attention when traversing all the boulders it can be easy to make a wrong turn, I made a wrong detour twice on the way up and once on the way down. It goes down hill for a breather, and the views of the river toward the junction are breath taking. I arrived at 715am on Wednesday morning. Take in the view of the Great Range, Algonquin Peak, Giant Mountain, and more. 4.5hrs to the peak and 4 hours coming down. Brook Trail and then ascend approximately 2000 feet in 2.4 miles to the summit of Big Slide. The trail isn't obvious to find on the top end and this top section is the steepest. Crossing Downes Brook four times, the trail reaches the slide on its L, 2 m. from the road. It then descends 325 fe… After a bit of a descent, the trail becomes quite steep again before summiting Big Slide. Take in the Sanderson Falls, go mountain biking, enjoy a picnic or do some hunting and fishing. The hike to 2nd brother is fun! From the trail register at the Garden parking area, turn right and continue climbing past the … Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers, Slide Mountain Brook and Phelps Trail Loop is a 15.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Keene, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. no real opportunity to ease into the climb and warm up the legs and lungs. It goes down hill for a breather, and the views of the river toward the junction are breath taking. Hiked down the red trail to avoid the crowds via the Brothers. Big Slide is the 27th highest mountain in the High Peaks, with an elevation of 4240 feet. Use the dirt n trees on the sides for better traction. $10 fee for parking. You reach a trailhead where you can take the brook trail down, or go up for the Slide summit. 3,400′), and finally descending and ending on a small dead-end road just outside the Village of Margaretville (elev. My friend’s two larger dogs had very little trouble hiking this trail. Again, it was challenging, but fun! A great hike out along a beautiful brook! We took John Brooks Trail up... attempting sunrise we were confused a few times unsure if we were on correct path. The trail ascends 300 feet from over the first 0.6 miles. Big Slide Yard Mountain Loop Trail is a 11.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Keene Valley, New York that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. One of my favorite The descent down Big Slide Brook Trail is steep for the first mile, then gets easier the further down you go. This trail starts from the Phelps Trail at the John's Brook Lean-tos and heads towards the top of Big Slide Mountain. The trail itself is very covered when you aren't on boulders, and lots of downed trees and debris along the path. From 73, take Andirondack street all the way until a bridge on your right. If the water level was high, a few could be tricky. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. The mud between these two is mostly dried up and wasn't bad at all. The descent down Big Slide Brook Trail is steep for the first mile, then gets easier the further down you go. It was such a beautiful clear day I could see my home state of Vermont distinctive Camel’s Hump Mountain in the distance. Most people seem to run up and down Slide Mountain pretty uneventfully. The trail winds down through several distinct varieties of woodland, past a good view of Table Mountain and a huge rock chasm (on your right as you descend). The trailhead is located in the quiet little town of Keene Valley. I'd heard great things about it, so it moved to the top of my list of places to go. The final approach to Big Slide requires much boulder scrambling and a lengthy ladder section. Visitors can also slide down a natural chute into the pool below – a unique thrill that combines waterpark excitement with outdoor adventure. You could do a loop and hike down the Slide Mt. travelled the loop counterclockwise. The best way to climb Big Slide is to make a 9.6 mile loop by going up the mountain via The Brothers — a scenic series of three smaller mountains — then returning by way of Johns Brook Valley. Climbing through mostly hardwoods at … My friend’s two larger dogs had very little trouble hiking this trail. Slide Mt. The 15 mile loop can be cut in half or about more by either the Tonto Tank tr or the Bluff tr (very fun) that bisects the main loop. There are several creek crossings. After a quick summit picture, we start back down to the trail intersection. Slide Mt. One can also approach this peak from two other trails both coming up from Johns Brook valley one going directly up Big Slide Brook or one that heads up Black Brook and over Yard Mountain meeting up with the other trail. Today I became a 46r Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The best way to climb Big Slide is to make a 9.6 mile loop by going up the mountain via The Brothers — a scenic series of three smaller mountains — then returning by way of Johns Brook Valley. The fall colors make for the stunningest views. Itis in the shape of a 'Y' with the right side of the 'Y' offering the easiest access to the trail from Keene Valley and the summit of Lower Wolf Jaw Mountain. #13 of 422 mountain bike trails in Arizona #329 in the world. We loved hiking up the Brothers—steady up, lots of views, a couple climby spots, but nothing crazy. After enjoying a longer rest than usual, chatting it up with others at the summit and soaking in all that the views have to offer decided to make it a loop trip and descent via Slide Mountain Brook Trail. Plenty of parking at the Garden Lot, since I did this at sunrise midweek. Tough ascent (steep with a couple sections with big boulders to scales) with amazing views for much of the way and a leisurely, wooded descent. You hike along side the brook most of the way, crossing back and forth a few times. It was such a beautiful clear day I could see my home state of Vermont distinctive Camel’s Hump Mountain in the distance. Tough ascent (steep with a couple sections with big boulders to scales) with amazing views for much of the way and a leisurely, wooded descent. From there down the the Klondike Notch trail was 1.3 miles. Glad we did. Hiking Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers is one of my favorite hikes in the ADKS. There are multiple plateaus for it, so each view gets better. This is a real gem. The trail goes uphill immediately; boulder scrambles started just before the summit of 1st brother, and they were fun and challenging. Only problems I had and reason for losing 1 star is the easily lost trail at times and not well maintained compared to a lot of hikes I've done, be prepped for a long day! Bennies Brook Slide on the northwest face of Lower Wolfjaw Mountain was choice for a hike on Monday. At 1.7 miles from the bridge (and 0.25 miles past a lean-to), you come to a house-size boulder on the right side of the trail. Harboring the tallest of the Catskill Peaks and offering numerous trailside vistas, th… Trailhead: If you’re driving into Keene Valley from Lake Placid, there is a DEC sign after the post office on the right, at Adirondack Street. The hike up to Bigger Brother gets tough. Just like Bigger Brother, lots of slide rocks. Deer Leap Trailextends 1.7 miles from the parking area to Deer Leap. Round trip was 8hrs. The summit of Big Slide offered great views but was crowded. Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers is a 7.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Keene Valley, New York that features a river and is rated as difficult. From 73, take Andirondack street all the way until a bridge on your right. Taking the loop was a beautiful way to end the hike! Beautiful views can't wait to try it again. We followed this loop counter-clockwise; ascending the brothers one by one. small patches of ice near the peak. References Bear right (uphill), following signs for Big Slide and Yard Mountain. The whole loop took me 7.5 hours plus a half hour up top, but please note I'm a relatively slow hiker. You have to climb this so put away your sticks in your backpack so you have a good grip. The views the whole way up are amazing, many spots and as you get to each Brother where you can see a lot. started around 6am today and was back to the car by 230. It … From there to the summit of Big Slide was 2.3 miles. The round-trip hike is between 8 and 10.5 miles (depending on the … From that intersection back to JBL was another 1.3 miles. The trail offers a number of activity options. travelled the loop counterclockwise. Just like Bigger Brother, lots of slide rocks. The trail offers a number of activity options. The Garden Parking Lot remains open. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until March. Length 9.8 miElevation gain 3034 ftRoute type Loop Crossing Downes Brook four times, the trail reaches the slide on its L, 2 m. from the road. Amazing day! The peak offered excellent views. 10/10 would recommend. The fall colors make for the stunningest views. The trail itself is beautiful as you hike through a mix of hardwoods and pines, and on open slabs of rock. I was really looking forward to […] At 1.7 miles from the bridge (and 0.25 miles past a lean-to), you come to a house-size boulder on the right side of the trail. The summit is not the most spacious but you can socially distant 8 people there. Rooster Comb and Snow Mountain Loop Trail, The Wolfjaws via Range Trail and John's Brook Trail, Basin Mountain Saddleback Mountain Loop via Phelps Trail, Upper/Lower Wolfjaw & Armstrong from the Garden, Saddleback Mountain Via the Orebed Brook Trail, Lower/Upper Wolfjaw, Armstrong, and Gothics Loop Trail, Achetez Pro pour ceux qui vous sont chers, Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers, Slide Mountain Brook and Phelps Trail Loop. The hike to 2nd brother is fun! Use the dirt n trees on the sides for better traction. Started our hike at 8:30 AM on 11/27. The mud between these two is mostly dried up and wasn't bad at all. from JBL to the left turn onto the Big Slide Brook trail, 0.3 miles. Views going up the brothers were both awesome and plentiful. General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. Trail is steep up to the brothers, becomes more gradual to the Third Brother. no real opportunity to ease into the climb and warm up the legs and lungs. All 35 miles of trails in this area are open exclusively to foot travel, affording the visitor an uninterrupted back country experience. The trail is rated as difficult and is primarily used for hiking and bird watching. A fantastic hike with great High Peaks views, elevation gain, rock scrambling, and a well marked trail. We headed up early but not quite early enough to get a parking spot at the West Fork Trail. Started at 745am. Many of the high peaks can be seen in a perfect 180 degree panorama. Decision point. Slide Brook Basin Beyond resort boundaries, between Lincoln Peak and Mt. There was a ferret there looking out for all of our snacks so you might see him ;). General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. 4 regular spots left, and the center was open for parking still. Try using the dirt on the sides. The last 0.2 mile of the climb is steep; a few log ladders aid in … Very muddy on 10/14. Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers, Slide Mountain Brook and Phelps Trail Loop is a 9.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Keene, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. After miles of interesting brook and woods scenery, we faced an impressive scene of rocky destruction at the slide. There was a ferret there looking out for all of our snacks so you might see him ;). I don't even know how dogs get up there. A great hike out along a beautiful brook! The last 3 miles are through open fields of trees, and pretty flat. Slide Brook Basin is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, black bear, white-tailed deer, and many other species. The summit of Big Slide offered great views but was crowded. Big Slide Mountain via The Brothers, Slide Mountain Brook and Phelps Trail Loop est un sentier en boucle de 9.8 miles très fréquenté situé près de Keene, État de New York. From the trail register at the Garden parking area, turn right and continue climbing past the … The peak offered excellent views. Started our hike at 8:30 AM on 11/27. From there down the the Klondike Notch trail was 1.3 miles. It starts off pretty much just going up and overall I'd say maybe 1/4 of the whole hike is just scrambling up giant boulders. It can also be climbed via the Slide Mountain Brook Trail from the Phelps trail in Johns Brook Valley, or combined with Yard Mountain via the Klondike Notch trail (Yard's elevation is 4018 feet, but it is not one of the High Peaks as it is too close to Big Slide). I definitely wished I had brought a bathing suit on the way down Slide Brook Trail! Brook trail is exactly what it sounds like. Back down the ladder to the trailhead, and down the Brooks trail. We turn left and start the slog back to the car. Just under 6 hours of time moving and over an hour hanging around. Views going up the brothers were both awesome and plentiful. $10 fee for parking. The slide summit is manageable for a bit until you reach a ladder. this trail starts off going straight uphill. The baby waterfalls and gentle cascades were simply gorgeous and serene. The peak of Bigger Brother is just a little window of the valley so dont have high hopes here for a break stop. $10 fee. You reach a trailhead where you can take the brook trail down, or go up for the Slide summit. Brook Trail, 7/5/2013 . 4.5hrs to the peak and 4 hours coming down. Le sentier vous offrira la possibilité d'observer la faune et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Overall loved it, be warned it's no walk in the park! There's nothing like playing 18 holes among the vivid beauty of the Sonoran desert and lush Phoenix North Mountains. We went up the Brothers to Big Slide, then down the slide river trail. Brook Trail - good choice - this trail is much less steep than the Brothers trail and we make good time getting down to the intersection with the Phelps Trail in an hour and a half. The open spots up to the Brothers were spectacular. Note: Continuing straight would shave 2 miles off this route, bypassing Yard Mountain and heading directly to Johns Brook Lodge. The 3 mile hike along Phelps Trail back to the parking lot is easy and very picturesque. The views were amazing and just kept getting better at each of the brothers summits. The trail isn't obvious to find on the top end and this top section is the steepest. Ended up turning back around 12:45 about .1 miles from the summit to Big Slide. One High Peak: Slide Mountain 4,182 ft (Highest Peak in Catskills) Total Time: ~2.5 hrs . Was at the third brother around 10:50. The preferred route is to go up the New Slide, which is as follows: Follow the N bank of the brook E for about 0.6 of a mile to where the brook forks. The Loop: From JBL, you’ll backtrack slightly on the Phelps Trail for 0.3 mile to the junction with the red marked Slide Mt. The ledges of … We went up the Brothers to Big Slide, then down the slide river trail. It starts off pretty much just going up and overall I'd say maybe 1/4 of the whole hike is just scrambling up giant boulders. The hike up to Bigger Brother gets tough. More Pictures from Big Slide: I don't even know how dogs get up there. 1,400′). A handful of spots left in the lot. Both of these hikes offer great close up views … We loved hiking up the Brothers—steady up, lots of views, a couple climby spots, but nothing crazy. Big Slide Mountain is the 27th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités. Glad we did. The Loop: From JBL, you’ll backtrack slightly on the Phelps Trail for 0.3 mile to the junction with the red marked Slide Mt. Great hike, took around 3.75hrs up with lots of picture stops and a few stops for snacks. The summit is not the most spacious but you can socially distant 8 people there. $10 fee. According to the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Garden Parking Lot at the Garden Trailhead is open (it was closed in 2019). Doing this loop is definitely longer then out and back via the Brothers, but nice to see some new scenery. I'm a slow hiker, it took us 8.5 hrs total for the loop. I arrived at 715am on Wednesday morning. Back to my car at 330pm. Slide rocks mostly. We were so glad we went with the loop and not the up and back because between the rain and snow it would have made for one slippery way down! One of the longest and most spectacular ends just shy of the summit of Saddleback Mountain. Back to my car at 330pm. To do the hike as we originally planned, you start at the Garden parking lot and go up the Brothers trail. Finish the hike by hiking north for another 8.4 miles on the Dry Brook Ridge Trail, passing some scenic view points and high mountain bogs on the way (reaching elev. The view from the top of Big Slide is mesmerizing. Today I became a 46r Many of the high peaks can be seen in a perfect 180 degree panorama. © 2020 AllTrails, Inc. Tous droits réservés. The last 3 miles are through open fields of trees, and pretty flat. The slide has been around for awhile, but it got enlarged and wiped clean by Hurricane Irene. Slide rocks mostly. Hiking trails, fishing, picnic ramadas, and wildlife viewing are also available nearby and throughout Sedona. There are several creek crossings. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The peak of Bigger Brother is just a little window of the valley so dont have high hopes here for a break stop. 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