Cabin in the Woods (aka Return to Kakiat)

Sunday was about as gorgeous as anyone could hope an October weekend to be. The air was crisp and refreshing, without being overly chilly. The sun was shining. It was a perfect day for a stroll in the woods. The goal was to find the abandoned cabin in the woods that we failed at finding last time. I vaguely remembered its location and we set off to it immediately after arriving. It didn't take long, honestly. A short walk from the parking lot, past the dog park, through some deep piles of leaves, along the Mahwah River, and finally up the hill.

Kakiat Park

This time up: Kakiat Park! This one was a new one for me. It is located in Montebello, New York. It boasts 376 acres with a great dog park, 2 scenic lookouts, an old mill, a neat log cabin, and three specifically marked trails, one of which leads to Harriman State Park. Usually, when I go to a park that involves hiking trails I vaguely glance at the map, see if there is anything worth making sure I see and remember the color of the trail. That's about it. No carrying along trail maps or compasses or any of that jazz. If I end up on another trail accidentally, so be it. (So long as I don't get too lost.)