Today was my last required co-lead to become a level 2 (and since I meet the requirements, level 3) trip leader for ADK. We did Black Mountain by Lake George. This is a lovely hike in general, and one that I will willing do over and over.
After taking the heart of the summer off from hiking, I got back into it with one easy hike with a couple other people I met through a hiking group. I was not leading this, but I know the trail, so gave advice as needed. Original plan was to hike up and back. I talked the group into making it a little longer and go on some real trails (the shortest hike up is mostly forest road). So a loop was made. It was absolutely beautiful, and the temperatures were more than tolerable. Twas a good day.