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. |
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