Frozen Lake Welch Islands

Harriman State Park
Rockland Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
None

Total Time: 0:40
Estimated Distance: 1.4 miles

Pros: Scenic lake
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkFUkjvxxHecG6i98

All the lakes in the area were frozen from the prolonged deep freeze. I headed out to Lake Welch upon leaving work for the weekend on Friday, a 10 minute drive from my work. I parked in the winter parking area by the boat launch, and walked down the path to the Frozen Lake at the boat launch. I walked to all the islands, and then walk across to the east by the abandoned structure, and then turned around and went back.

Map of the Route

Boat Launch Approaching the Lake

Frozen Lake Welch

Frozen Lake Skanatati and Dam

Harriman State Park
Orange Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
None

Total Time: 0:30
Estimated Distance: 1.1 miles

Pros: Scenic lake
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eGEDRsF7RqE2r5N5A

Due to the prolonged cold weather, most of the lakes of Harriman were frozen and posted as safe. I parked at the parking area at Lake Skanatati at the end of a work day, and walked the length of the frozen lake. I then walked to the dam, and then walked back to my car.

Map of the Route

Frozen Lake Skanatati

Lake Skanatati Dam with Lake Kanawauke in Background

Sabino Canyon and Sabino Dam

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Coronado National Forest,
Near Tucson
Pima Co.,
Arizona

Hiking Trails:
Sabino Walkway Trail
Bluff Trail
Sabino Lake Trail
Bear Canyon Trail

Total Time: 1:00 minutes
Estimated Distance: 2.4 miles

Pros: Very Scenic area
Cons: Busy area, partial walk on road
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://g.page/sabinocanyonvc?share

I was in Tucson, Arizon for the gem and mineral show, and had time for a short afternoon hike. I parked in the Sabino Canyon main parking area, and took the Sabino Walkway Trail to the road, and then took the Bluff Trail along the side of the creek. I then took the Sabino Lake Trail along the side of the creek and the dam. I then took the Bear Canyon Trail back to the parkign area.

Map of the Route

Sabino Walkway Trail

Sonoran Desert and Saguaros at Sabino Canyna

Bluff at Sabino Creek

Sabino Lake

Sabino Dam