Event
First Day of the Month Hike
Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join John Brown Farm for a series of guided winter hikes on the first day of the month from February till May. The free hikes are sponsored by the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and will be guided by Cheryl Craft, a historic interpreter for John Brown Farm. The program will focus mainly on getting outdoors and enjoying a small group hiking experience. There will be opportunities to share local history along the way. All hikes will start at 10am and will require advance registration.This first hike on March 1 will explore a section of the Jackrabbit Trail called The
Old Mountain Road, which John Brown traveled many times on his way in and out
of North Elba. The Old Mountain Road is the most
challenging in terms of length and elevation gain. The end-to-end length of the trail is 3.3 miles.
The plan for this hike will be discussed by participants.
The planned hikes are variable in length and difficulty, though none require any special technical skills. They will require winter gear such as trekking poles, and possibly snowshoes or traction devices depending on trail conditions. Participants will need their own gear.
Register for hikes by texting or calling the guide at 518-806-9719, preferably in advance, but at least 24 hours before the scheduled hike. You may also search for Events on our Facebook page for additional details.
Call to Register: (518) 806-9719
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