A spring hiking trip in the Adirondacks:
The entrance to Thomas Mountain from the Thomas and Cat Mountain trailhead.
A far-off view of Thomas Mountain’s summit from inside the forest, nearing the end of the hike’s ascent.
The full, scenic view from Thomas Mountain’s summit after a 780-foot, 1.5-mile ascent.
Our hangout spot for the afternoon: a quaint little cabin positioned at Thomas Mountain’s summit.
Taking in the sights at 1,980 feet above sea level.
A quick break at the first scenic overlook of our ascent along the Tongue Mountain Range.
One of the many overlooks throughout our 1,191-door ascent along the Tounge Mountain Range.
Another scenic vista, this time offering a look to Vermont’s border, along the Tongue Mountain Range.
A pond at the end of our 7-mile-long hike.
Another unexpected pond with towering cliffs at the trail’s end.
An eerie, early morning sunrise at Huddle Bay on Lake George.
A short, Easter morning hike up The Pinnacle, overlooking the Town of Bolton Landing.
Taking in all The Pinnacle has to offer.
Photos all by Liam McGurl