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The first image gallery in the Great Range Trail series, covers the Rooster Comb area, in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park. Taken between 10-2-10 and 10-3-10, the lower elevations are still peaking with excellent color, do to dry conditions leading up to now.

The following audio trail log outlines the days featured in this gallery.

Other articles in this series:

Part II Audio

Part II Image Gallery

Part III Audio

Part III Image Gallery

Part IV Audio

Part IV Image Gallery

Final Trail Review

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  1. The trailhead to Rooster Comb off rt. 73, Keene Valley, NY. The beginning of the Great Range Trail starts here. A shuttle bus from the Garden parking area travels here.

    Rooster Comb Parking

  2. Starting on the Rooster Comb trail, a series of wood planks are suspended over wetland. This can flood in heavy rains.

    Wood Planks, Rooster Comb Area

  3. A small pond at the beginning of the Rooster Comb Trail.

    Pond, Rooster Comb Trail

  4. The yellow of these maples is more intense under the canopy of the forest.

    Deciduous Forest, Peak Foliage

  5. This portion of the Great Range Trail is easygoing, hiding the challenges ahead.

    Rooster Comb Trail

  6. A boulder laden stream common to the Adirondack Park.

    Boulder Laden Steam

  7. Heading up Rooster Comb, a particularly colorful portion.

    Colorful Trail

  8. A small spur from the summit trail of Rooster Comb, the Valley View Lookout is worth visiting.

    Valley View Lookout

  9. Valley View Lookout, Rooster Comb, alternative view.

    Valley View Lookout

  10. Valley View Lookout, Rooster Comb

    Rooster Comb Lookout

  11. Valley View Lookout.

    Rooster Comb

  12. Looking out from Rooster Comb Summit

    Rooster Comb Summit

  13. The forest canopy is vividly illuminated between Hedgehog Mt. and Rooster Comb.

    Forest Canopy, Rooster Comb

  14. Summit View, Rooster Comb

    Summit View, Rooster Comb

  15. Still looking presentable on second day of Great Range Trail traverse.

    Second Day, Great Range Trail

  16. Thick mosses become increasingly dense further in the High Peaks Region, Adirondack Park

    Thick Moss, Rooster Comb

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