New York City

Aug. 4 – 6:  Warwick, NY to RPH Shelter, NY – Mile 1424.6

 Guest Poster – the Mom

 

These days were highlighted by surprising views of NYC in the distance.  Adam said he was surprised to be able to see it so clearly – and was even more surprised that while his camera could not capture the skyline in the distance, his cell phone camera made it very visible.  

 

There are two places along the trail with good city views:  Black Mountain and Bear Mountain.   After the 1300-foot elevation at Bear Mountain, the trail passes its lowest elevation of  124 feet.

He also passed a large boulder with an American flag painted on memorializing 9/11.

Adam stayed at the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, a monastery near the trail which allows thru-hikers to camp on their ball field and use the shower and privies.  He next stayed 19 miles further up the trail at the RPH shelter . 

 

His shoes were holding out, even with the sole flapping, and his pack continued to need the extra cushion Adam placed between his back and the frame.   He was just trying to make it to Pawling, NY, where both manufacturers promised to have new items waiting for him!