OK SLIP FALLS & ROSS, WHORTLEBERRY, & BIG BAD LUCK PONDS skiing, hiking.
The Hudson Gorge Wilderness not only contains the most exciting stretch of the Hudson River, but also one of the highest waterfalls in New York State, plus several seldom-visited ponds, as well as a few small, trail-less mountains with views. The trails to the falls and three of the ponds can be skied by strong intermediate skiers when there is over a foot of snow on the ground – they can also be snowshoed by just about anyone in half-way decent shape. A trip to the falls and all three ponds would amount to close to 15 miles of travel, so most folks opt to go to either the falls or the ponds – the trip to OK Slip Falls has become very popular, but the ponds see less visitation, especially in winter. The trailhead and the first half mile is the same for either trip – so when you get to the fork in the trail, would you take the trail less-traveled and go for a little bit of Bad Luck? Or slip and slide over to the more than just OK attraction? The parking area is located on the...