Discovering the Long Path, New York's Greatest Trail
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An interpretive exhibit featuring photography by Steve Aaron that tells the story of the 355-mile Long Path, New York's Greatest Trail
Backers: 69
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $4,026 of $3,000
Dates: Jul 5th -> Jul 31st (27 days)
Project By: Kenneth Posner
Backers: 69
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $4,026 of $3,000
Dates: Jul 5th -> Jul 31st (27 days)
Project By: Kenneth Posner
$4,026
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 31 @ 14:10 -0400 GMT
134%
of goal
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Latest News
Photographer Update - July 31 
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
George Washington Bridge - NY & Bergen Counties Palisades Cliffs - Rockland County Today's post shows an image from each county along the Long Path to demonstrate the scale and diversity of New York's Greatest Trail. Thank you to everyone for... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 30
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Sunrise on the Hudson, Rockland Lake State Park Today's post displays some alternate views along the Long Path. Thank you for your interest and support!! Sunrise on the Long Path Hudson Valley From Schunemunk Bashakill Pano Diana's... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 29
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Long Path in Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area Today's post takes us through the northern reaches of the Long Path. At Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area, the trail winds through the forest on lands preserved for wildlife management and... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 28
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
View From Vroman's Nose Vroman's Nose stands prominently 600' above the Schoharie Valley. It's a short steep hike to fantastic views of the valley, looking south all the way to the Blackhead Range in Greene County. The flat, glacially polished top... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 27
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Mine Kill Falls As the Long Path heads north out of the Catskills through Schoharie County, it passes through Mine Kill Falls State Park. Mine Kill Falls is a classic example of a glacial-origin hanging valley falls. These are created by different... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 26
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Long Path Heading to Artist's Rock The Long Path ventures along the escarpment at North Lake South Lake. This area has much historical significance as the location of well known Hudson River School paintings as well as the site of the Catskill... (Read More)
We're funded!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are delighted to report that thanks to your backing, the campaign is successfully funded, in fact, at 110% of goal. This means the photo exhibit will open on schedule, and we will shortly get to work on your incentives. The frosting on the cake... (Read More)
Photographer's Update - July 25
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Long Path on Twin Mountain In mid-June, Ken and I hiked Twin and Indian Head Mountains enjoying a great day-hike via the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail. At the start of this project Ken told me that Twin's outstanding south facing views would provide a... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 24
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wittenberg Mountain From Cornell Our hike continued from Slide to the summits on Cornell & Wittenberg. The hike had many highlights including the high elevation views and the distinctive rock formations on the slopes and in the cols between the... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 23
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Slide Mountain Taken From The Long Path On Cornell Mtn. Slide Mountain is the highest point in the Catskills and the highest point on the Long Path. At 4180 ft., Slide is higher than the highest point in surrounding states such as PA, MA, CT &... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 22
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Buttermilk Falls, Peekamoose Area Today's update features several well known scenic locations just off the Long Path in the Sundown area. Just before starting the climb up Peekamoose Mountain, the Long Path crosses the Rondout Creek. This area is... (Read More)
Short article in Albany Times Union
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-local/article/For-hikers-Long-Path-a-trail-of-discovery-8399634.php (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 21
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Trail Maintainers Deb & Richard Atop Twin Mountain Our first goal with this Kickstarter project is to fund production of the Long Path photo exhibit to promote the Long Path, New York’s Greatest Trail. Our stretch goal is to raise funds to... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 20
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Descending the Shawangunks to the Rondout Valley and then into the Catskills gives the hiker the opportunity to truly experience transition between two different geographic zones. The Shawangunks are roughly 50 million years older than the Catskills.... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 19
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Sam's Point, 2,255 Feet Above Sea Level The Sam's Point Preserve area has been attracting visitors for many years. It's been a go-to location for me for much of my life. The area is known for the cliffs of Sam's Point, the dwarf pines, the ice... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 18
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The Shawangunk Ridge South of Ellenville This is where the seeds of my love for hiking and the outdoors began. This section of the Long Path passes right through my hometown area as it follows the Shawangunk ridge top from Sullivan County into... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 16
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Basha Kill Sunset Basha Kill Sunset The Basha Kill lies in the valley between the Shawangunks and the Catskills. The area is well known for its numerous species of birds and is a birders' paradise. This is also one of the few locations along... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 15
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Conglomerate Erratic Atop Schunemunk Mountain Aside from the incredible views of the Hudson Valley, Schunemunk Mountain also offers amazing sights right at your feet. The purple hued conglomerate is unique to Schunemunk and really an incredible... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 13
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hiking Group Ascending High Knob on Schunemunk Mountain Rock scramble up High Knob My ascent of Schunemunk Mountain took me through the woods, up a gradual incline and eventually up a steep rock scramble that leads to High Knob. As I... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 12
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Long Path Trail Head at Schunemunk Mountain Welcome to Schunemunk Mountain. Having never hiked Schunemunk before, my spring photo shoot was a great opportunity to discover this portion of the Long Path. The area was highly recommended by Ken and... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 11
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Summer Morning on Lake Skannatati, Harriman State Park The Long Path passes along the shore of Lake Skannatati in Harriman State Park. With a parking lot right at the trail head, this is a very convenient spot for a day visit. Combining the Long... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 10
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Sea Level on the Long Path at Piermont The Long Path runs through Tallman Mountain State Park on the Palisades and then descends to sea level at Sparkill Creek and the Piermont Marsh. This is the only point on the Long Path that runs at sea level... (Read More)
Photographer's Update July 8
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Sunrise at the George Washington Bridge It seems appropriate to start Discovering the Long Path with a sunrise shot at the George Washington Bridge. It was a blustery morning, and the March wind was gusting very strong around the Palisades at Ft.... (Read More)
The Long Path gets a lot of love and care
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Long Path gets a lot of love and attention from volunteers. Here you see pictures of a new roof going onto the Rossman lean-to, thanks to the Long Path North Hiking Club. There are six lean-to's along the Long Path, which are a big help to... (Read More)
It's Official
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you don't know the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, it's the organization whose volunteers maintain the Long Path, as well as some 2,000 other miles of trails across New York and New Jersey. Here's the official press release announcing our... (Read More)
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