Treadway

While the last days of summer wane in late August we looked for a paddle/hike combination. We found it by launching our kayaks on Putnam Pond. We made our way westward across the pond looking for trail signs, beached our boats and traded the water shoes for hiking boots.

We started up the trail to Treadway Mountain which starts in the woods but soon follows a wetland. Within a short climb from the wetland, the trail opens up to three rocky false summits. The sudden change in landscapes was certainly unusual in the Adirondacks, especially for a peak so low in elevation. 

When we arrived at the summit, we enjoyed views of Pharaoh Lake and Mountain as well as the high peaks to our north. We followed the well marked trail back to our boats and enjoyed the evening on Putnam Pond.