7/16/17 Claudius Smith Loop hike Haven’t posted in a bit, not because I haven’t been out there but for...other reasons that I’ll maybe talk more about on this blog thing. it involves the former soviet union. Started around 10:30 and ended before 5 Really beautiful July day with clear skies but not unbearably hot. This is the 4th hike that I got to complete in the “magic” loop hike book (see bottom of page) and with the help of a snafu in terms of direction we got to complete both the long and short version of this particular circuit hike. The area that we were hiking in is known as "The Master Bedroom", a reference to the massive boulders scattered throughout the area. ). Got to check out the lair of American revolutionary era highwayman, who along with his sons would rob from passing Continental shipments going through the nearby Ramapo Valley/River. He was a Loyalist Gorilla leader according to all accounts. Him along with two of his sons were caught and subsequently hanged.

Met a frog, a chipmunk and a lone deer. Saw a bunch of figs that weren’t ripe just yet though I did snatch up a couple of handfuls of blueberries that were delish as well as a single ripe raspberry.

With the extra detour we probably squeezed out a good 8+ miles of hiking, a really excellent day out. Circuit Hikes of Harriman book link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Circuit+Hikes+in+Harriman&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgecTozS3w8sc9YSmnSWtOXmO04eIKzsgvd80rySypFNLjYoOyVLgEpXj10_UNDZPK08qKTSvKNRik-LlQhXgA4rZ5oFAAAAA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjli53F4ZXVAhVC5oMKHffTCwsQ6RMIdzAL&biw=1303&bih=618 PS Got a new bike. Been doing a lot of bike messaging in the city. Postmates mostly Also been busking/openmiking/partying a bit Might start posting about that stuff soon.