Took advantage of a small window of time this morning to do a little off trail hiking to 2132 foot Mount Overrocker, a small peak near Wells in the Southern Adirondacks. Parked in an unmarked pull off on the shoulder of Gilmantown Road just past a bridge crossing(Elevation 1350 feet) and headed west into the woods, quickly coming to a crossing over Elbow Creek. This was a bit tricky due to the high water, but manageable.
After a steady climb, I circled around towards the steep SE facing ledges below the summit.
With the trees not fully leafed out yet, there are decent screened views to be found, especially down towards Wells.
Just below the summit, I hit the "summit fortress".
A vernal pond on the summit ridge.
Looking east from the summit, with a view towards the many peaks in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, as well as a sliver of Lake Algonquin.
Arriving at the open 2132 foot summit.
Just beyond the summit, a short drop brought me down to an open set of ledges facing west towards neighboring Round Mountain.
SW views towards nearby Mount Orrey(distance) and an unnamed ridge in the front.
A framed view NW from a second, smaller ledge.
After enjoying the ledge views, I headed back east, descending to the crossing of Elbow Creek and then onto my waiting car.
Hiked about 2.5 miles RT, with 750 feet of ascent. A short but fun day back in the Adirondack woods.
Map below. Red X=Parking Blue X=Summit
That's a nice hike, it's been a while. If I remember, it gets pretty rugged back there. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYeah it's a little rugged back there but fairly open woods to navigate. Quiet woods-just the way I like it.
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