Hiking - summit of South Moat

Ledges on the summit of South Moat, and the southern horizon. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)

Snow worshipers celebrate this winter. That includes hikers. Packed down trails are in great shape. Using foot traction on them is certainly easier than negotiating rocks and roots in the warm season.

Last Tuesday, I headed up an old favorite for many northeast hikers, South Moat Mountain (2,772 feet). The valley is blessed with some great hikes, and this is one of the classics, only a short drive away if you live here. I joke that I’ve been writing a hiking column since 1850, and I’ve written about it quite a few times.

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