Spring Walk: High Point Trail, John Boyd Thacher State Park, Altamont

A two-mile long hike. Highlights will include the High Point multi-state view, old stone walls, karst topography, and new friendships There is no significant elevation change; some of the footing is rocky. Avid hikers may want to try the new Long Path extension down to Leesome Lane, though that may involve some further carpooling. Leader: Dave Bourque. Directions: Either go through Thatcher Park on Rt. 157, turn right on Ketcham Rd., right again on Rt. 157, right onto Old Stage Rd., past Carrick Rd., and a quarter mile on is parking along the High Point Trail. OR, from Altamont, drive up the hill from the Stewart’s Shop on Rt. 156, turn left onto Old Stage Rd.; after a steep switchback turn left into the parking area for High Point Rd, on Old Stage Rd.