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Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
A friendly reminder to follow Leave No Trace practices!
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Inconsiderate visitors prompted a nearby property owner to caution future hikers against leaving graffiti on the rocks along the trail.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Heading up to the top of Popolopen Torne involves rock scrambles.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Views of the Hudson River looking north toward Breakneck Ridge.
Nicki Csenge
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03/01/2018
Approaching the memorial cairn.
Nicki Csenge
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03/01/2018
The memorial cairn is comprised of rocks carried up the torne as a tribute to American soldiers, wishing them a safe return from overseas.
Nicki Csenge
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03/01/2018
Despite the graffiti, the large boulder atop Popolopen Torne makes for a perfect lunch spot.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Looking northwest across the grounds of West Point Military Academy.
Nicki Csenge
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03/01/2018
Route 6 snakes around Bear Mountain State Park.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Anthony's Nose (left) and Bear Mountain State Park (right) line the Hudson River and are connected by the Bear Mountain Bridge.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Views from the top of the torne.
Nicki Csenge
Photo Date:
03/01/2018
Even while descending the torne, views of the Hudson River abound.