tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post7584048374756202914..comments2024-03-27T12:32:00.360-04:00Comments on Off on Adventure: Allen Mountain - Adirondack High Peaks - 6/9/12Telemarkmikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-1307993727946763952018-07-24T17:16:48.704-04:002018-07-24T17:16:48.704-04:00Allen did me rather than me doing Allen on Sunday;...Allen did me rather than me doing Allen on Sunday;makes the Colden trap dyke look like a cake walk!And it was DRY...comparatively from the four years ago I turned back due to a late start and thinking I should bring micro spikes. The krumholz,heavy dew/clouds prevented me finding the sign. Perhaps I will due it again when I need a good beating. No land speed record here...eleven plus hours at 67 and counting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15651301461026728050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-33064948170467275562016-08-22T05:50:03.707-04:002016-08-22T05:50:03.707-04:00Thanks. This report is a little dated now, but ye...Thanks. This report is a little dated now, but yes, Allen is not so bad, and in winter it is even more fun! Thanks for reading.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-78688776625363366032016-08-21T18:56:09.183-04:002016-08-21T18:56:09.183-04:00Very helpful description and beautiful photos. One...Very helpful description and beautiful photos. One of my best hikes, and I had dreaded it due to others' reports!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-81641334077264228902015-11-03T11:17:51.790-05:002015-11-03T11:17:51.790-05:00Do you recall seeing posted signs?Do you recall seeing posted signs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-32795190198444758842015-11-02T19:29:00.831-05:002015-11-02T19:29:00.831-05:00I don't recall seeing a fork after passing the...I don't recall seeing a fork after passing the 2nd register. It sounds like you made a wrong turn to the right. I can't say for sure.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-53551971227081423282015-11-02T19:05:06.723-05:002015-11-02T19:05:06.723-05:00I don't recall seeing a fork after passing the...I don't recall seeing a fork after passing the 2nd register. It sounds like you made a wrong turn to the right. I can't say for sure.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-82659032475207436902015-11-02T10:24:42.601-05:002015-11-02T10:24:42.601-05:00I tried to hike Allen and I think I only made it a...I tried to hike Allen and I think I only made it about 2 thirds of the way. I was able to make it to the herd path at the second trail register and from there I hiked in a little while with a brook below me to the right. Eventually I came to a fork and there were no rock cairns to be seen. I hiked on the path to the right for a little while until I saw a posted sign one the side of the trail. I wasn’t sure if I was going in the right direction so I decided to head back to my car without exploring the other path. Can you tell me if I was going in the right direction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-64918408088320425382015-10-27T14:21:04.055-04:002015-10-27T14:21:04.055-04:00That sounds doable! Thank you for responding and t...That sounds doable! Thank you for responding and thank you for making all of this information available.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420855369177957724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-80154855752739471532015-10-27T14:13:55.492-04:002015-10-27T14:13:55.492-04:00I haven't been there recently, but as of a few...I haven't been there recently, but as of a few days ago, I heard it was calf deep.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-88318608139543614852015-10-27T11:51:42.437-04:002015-10-27T11:51:42.437-04:00How deep was the water on the Opalescent? I'm ...How deep was the water on the Opalescent? I'm planning on going on 10/30/15.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420855369177957724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-34802847779201437262015-10-27T11:50:19.117-04:002015-10-27T11:50:19.117-04:00How deep was the water on the Opalescent? I'm ...How deep was the water on the Opalescent? I'm planning on going on 10/30/15.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420855369177957724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-83903222545931163032015-10-14T20:00:36.360-04:002015-10-14T20:00:36.360-04:00I honestly don't recall at this point. I thou...I honestly don't recall at this point. I thought I recalled it being close to Allen Brook, in which case it would be Skylight Brook, but I could be mistaken. Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-42749455501748637582015-10-14T17:32:50.819-04:002015-10-14T17:32:50.819-04:00Did allen the other day, super fun and challenging...Did allen the other day, super fun and challenging hike! Found this guide helpful except that picture that says skylight brook is mislabled, it's actually lower twin brook.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183521975781960218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-42759773178275618812015-07-15T11:01:10.777-04:002015-07-15T11:01:10.777-04:00Thanks for reading and for the comment. Good luck...Thanks for reading and for the comment. Good luck!Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-55564249805521308302015-07-15T10:07:08.542-04:002015-07-15T10:07:08.542-04:00I was very glad to find your description of the hi...I was very glad to find your description of the hike. Allen will be my 46th peak and my brother's 35th. your pictures and blog are really helpful. After reading other accounts I was kind of dreading it. We just finished Seymour last week and are going back for the DSE group. in a week or two. We are planning an August finish. The water crossings had us worried but it sounds like it will be completely possible. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-67485673297641199472015-06-17T18:16:10.911-04:002015-06-17T18:16:10.911-04:00There is a big parking lot on the the right just b...There is a big parking lot on the the right just before you get to Upper Works. This is the parking lot for Mt. Adams and for Allen Mountain. There are signs there at the trail register at the back of the parking lot. <br /><br />The biggest worry for Allen is the water crossings and the suspension bridge over the Hudson River near the start of the trail has been replaced. Lake Jimmy is now bypassed. The Opalescent River is only a challenge after a period of heavy rain. In drier times, it is less than knee deep. Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-22055914049777050582015-06-17T16:01:15.096-04:002015-06-17T16:01:15.096-04:00We are nervous about finding the trailhead, does i...We are nervous about finding the trailhead, does it have signs saying parking for Mt. Adams or something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-15880504306214575832015-05-26T11:50:04.152-04:002015-05-26T11:50:04.152-04:00Great account of your trip. Very helpful so thank ...Great account of your trip. Very helpful so thank you for sharing. Looking forward to doing it as my 32nd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-36807647904838752172015-04-03T11:30:31.257-04:002015-04-03T11:30:31.257-04:00Thank you much. I'll just keep a sharp eye ou...Thank you much. I'll just keep a sharp eye out for the sign that points to Allen. I wish my Adks High Peaks map showed the path towards Allen off the Opalescent trail. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-58129289694215504792015-04-02T20:02:00.991-04:002015-04-02T20:02:00.991-04:00I haven't yet hiked the trail from Flowed Land...I haven't yet hiked the trail from Flowed Lands past Hanging Spear Falls to the Allen herd path. I've heard that it is not a trail that is used that often, but I plan to check it out this summer. At the junction of the trail with the Allen herd path, there is a sign pointing towards Allen. Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-47857936958843032382015-04-02T15:03:43.337-04:002015-04-02T15:03:43.337-04:00Great blog you have. I plan to park at Upper Work...Great blog you have. I plan to park at Upper Works and backpack to the Flowed Lands to set up camp on a Friday. From there I'll hike Mount Marshall and return to camp. The next day, I plan to pack up camp and hike south on the trail (Opalescent?) to climb Allen Mt. I would like to set up my new camp at the point where the herd path starts east towards Allen. Question: Where would that heard path start off this main trail (red disk)? Thanks much, Reese.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-42461341089540599482013-01-28T08:18:59.777-05:002013-01-28T08:18:59.777-05:00I should have gone with you yesterday for the wint...I should have gone with you yesterday for the winter version. I still need Allen and I think I missed a golden opportunity to cross the frozen rivers.<br /><br />I want to ski the flat sections. It should be great.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-74348571724889380362013-01-27T21:59:49.141-05:002013-01-27T21:59:49.141-05:00I was there today. Much agreed, a great hike that ...I was there today. Much agreed, a great hike that gets a lot of undeserved bad press. After looking at your summer pictures, I see myself doing it again in the warm months.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333258329377711932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-43256738256144526932012-09-17T19:40:10.181-04:002012-09-17T19:40:10.181-04:00Not to the best of my knowledge.Not to the best of my knowledge.Telemarkmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244934063930648765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029293787639958559.post-77467360970689249802012-09-17T09:07:38.204-04:002012-09-17T09:07:38.204-04:00Could you mountain bike in the first few miles to ...Could you mountain bike in the first few miles to the trailhead? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com