Brace Mountain

This hike is in Millerton, New York: http://www.nynjtc.org/hike/brace-mountain-taconic-ridge, this website gives you all you need to know about how to get there, and what to expect. This hike is TOUGH, but worth every minute of it. I have done this hike now during the fall, spring, and summer months and you get something different each time. In the fall, of course, the fall foliage is out of the world. In the spring you get some really great weather to hike in, and you get to see all the new buds and signs of spring up in the highest peak in dutchess county. During the summer this hike tends to be busy, and you get some good conversation! The time we went we ran into people who had gotten together from the website www.meetup.com and were coming from the city together. Each hike will also give you new flags at the top, the first two times I went I saw a beautiful american flag at the top, this time around as pictures show below, was a pretty wind sock. The best part of this hike though is the three states marker you can see below. What other place can you be in CT, NY and MASS all at the same time. I always love a good wish rock too, so leave one at the marker and leave on at the flag (who couldn't use more wishes). The website shows 4 hours on this hike, we usually make it in 3. Ive also enjoyed the "after hike". A friend did this hike about a year ago and said you have to try #1 the hike, but #2 this market on your way to and from called McEnroe Organic Farm. Glad we did, because each time we come back with something new. This past time I had a sandwich with lox, jam and onion that was out of this world. I also find all sorts of delish other treats like Danielle's veggies chips http://neherbalfoods.com/danielle/our%20snacks.htm. These can be hard to find, but you will order these chips online after you try them, my favorites are the coconut! I also grabbed stuff for Easter baskets: yogurt covered raisins and pretzels, chocolate covered sunflower seeds, organic granolas, delish chocolate bars like sea salt and almond! They had fresh daffodils too to bring home for my kitchen table. This is a place to stop after hike, or seriously just drive there for an afternoon of indulgence http://www.mcenroeorganicfarm.com/. Hope my pictures and food talk got you interested, this is a must "to consider".

Photography by Meghan Martin