Did a short, local walk a the Rensselar Land Trust's Kinderhook Creek Preserve this afternoon, hoping to put the past week's heat wave in the rear view mirror. Although temps were much cooler today, the humidity was still hanging around as I set out on the maze of trails at the preserve, quickly making my way down to the Kinderhook Creek.
As I explored the SAY trail and then an unmarked herd path along the creek, a passing rain shower blew through, cooling me off briefly.
Checked out many of the various trails at the preserve, including the newest-Erica's Overlook Trail.
Erica's Overlook Trail is nice and rugged, hugging the steep hemlock covered slopes of each side of the ridge, while passing through a gorgeous oak forest up high. While there are no real "overlooks", there may be some filtered views once the leaves are off the trees.
Classic stone walls from the past.
Wandering the white trail, enjoying the quiet solitude of the woods.
Hiked about 2.5 miles total and shockingly didn't see another person. This preserve is a real gem-kudos the Rensselaer Land Trust on the wonderful job they've done here!
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