Balsam and Eagle - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Balsam and Eagle
Country:	United States
State:	New York
Nearby Town:	Shadaken
Rating:
Directions:	head down oliverea road, turn onto McKinley hollow road for Balsam and Eagle.
Total Hike Distance:	9.70 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	mckenley hollow
Trails Used:	McKinley hollow out and back
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Rivers
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Unknown
Best Season:	Winter, Spring
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	The hike was mild in the beginning. There was a low river crossing and some flat land providing a good warm up, the river probably flourishes late spring through early summer. The trail steadily increased to a steeper slope just before the trail head broke off to Eagle and Balsam. It is only .7 miles up to the peak of Balsam. It was a mildly aggressive incline compared to the first part of the climb. The trail from the intersection to eagle is about two miles. The last little bit is a short bushwhack with a canister at the peak to log your hike if you want to be a 3500 member.