Thacher Park

A continuous onslaught of cold, wet(and white) weather has taken hold of the northeast much of this month, leading many folks to dub this month "Snowvember".  Winter has certainly arrived early in most locations, but especially for the higher elevations.  This shot on my drive to Thacher Park today pretty much sums everything up.

As I arrived at Thacher, a heavy band of snow squalls was hastily departing, leaving behind a pretty blanket of white.

Snow covered woods.

Within a matter of minutes, the squalls were replaced with gusty NW winds and even some glimpses of sun and blue skies.  I walked the edge of the escarpment, which I've done numerous times before, but still never disappoints.  A glance across to Mine Lot Falls with the radio towers along Pinnacle Road in the distance beyond.

 Several fresh inches of snow blanketed the ground and made for a picturesque walk.  I bare booted it with no issues at all.

 The view back across to the Horseshoe Lot.

While the high elevations along the escarpment were buried under several inches of drifting snow, the valley below took on a much different, drab, typical November appearance.  This is a zoom shot towards the Albany skyline.

 The dramatic drop off along the edge of the escarpment wall.

While certainly not attaining the great heights of its Catskill neighbors to the south or Adirondack brothers to the north, the escarpment is still an impressive site to behold.  Whether its your first visit or 100th, the beauty of this place can leave you speechless.  

Walked about 1.5 miles on this breezy, cold November day.