CLAPPER HOLLOW STATE FOREST xc skiing & hiking
Dec 30, 2012 - CLAPPER HOLLOW SF in Jefferson, SW Schoharie county. Elevations to 2,100'. 1.5' of snow - very good skiing. Pretty much had to break trail most of the way. Trail #10 has lots of blowdown - best avoided. Lunch at lean-to at man-made pond. Wide trails, mostly novice. 4 hours. Dec 13, 2010 - CLAPPER HOLLOW STATE FOREST, Jefferson, SW Schoharie County. 0-4" of snow - reports of over a foot a few days ago but yesterday's rain did it in. Hike to pond & lean-to - unfortunately, W winds blow into the open side of the leanto. 8 miles of trails marked for xc skiing. Elevation 1,800-2,100'. 3 hours. Still some daylight left so drove over thru Middleburgh to COTTON HILL STATE FOREST. Long Path to lean-to from Treadlemire Rd. Soon cross a snowmobile trial & pass thru flat-sided rocks. Short steep climb the short distance to the lean-to - limited view to the NW - wind chill kept me moving. Dusting of snow. Jan 6, 2010 - CLAPPER HOLLOW