Rooster Comb Trail
Rooster Comb is a 5.2 mile out & back trail with an elevation gain of 1,794 feet, located near Keene Valley, NY.
It's a very well marked trail and is rated as moderate.
From the trailhead, we went over a wooden bridge and passed by a small pond.
After that, the trail starts going up steadily, there are no stretches that are really too steep, but rather a continuous climb.
The trail is very beautiful and has some interesting vegetation.
We were sure about the path the entire time, very well marked trail.
There is a side trail to Valley View Ledge and there is a trail to the summit, both are worth checking out.
I always find going back down trickier, I am still learning to trust my boots, they do have an amazing grip and there was no mud or slippery portions this time but I was still very careful.
Poles are not really necessary for this hike but I did appreciate having mine on some spots going down.
And there was pretty much no rock scrambling on this hike, except for short people like me in one spot.
Really beautiful views from the top after earnest but not too unapproachable effort. We started around 9am and were back around 3pm. We really took our time to enjoy the views and took a lunch break at the summit. The parking lot is very small so depending on the day of the week and time of the year, it's important to arrive early.
Check this video for more views and to see what to expect from this beautiful trail:
https://cinnamon.video/watch?v=415357563152893536
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