The trail above is the start of the herd path to Times Square via Panther Brook.
Photo taken from the BLUE trail a few minutes south of the lean-to. Look for this
swayback rock sitting at the edge of the trail.

"If the Santanonis are Hell, then Bradley Pond Lean-to must be Purgatory." - quoted from a Learned Man

Yes, this is where all those dollars you spent on gaiters, well-sealed boots, and a decent first-aid kit will come in handy. Oh, sure! Lots of hikers probably hike in, do the Santanonis in a day and are back to the trailhead in just two days and a wake-up. But odds are that the boots, the first-aid gear, and even a pace maker will get a good workout if you've brought them with you. And don't forget extra food.

As for myself, in my various ascents of the Santanoni Range, I have run into happy drunks, loud drunks, mad drunks, the despondent, the befuddled, the lost, the incredibly lost, the for-all-intents-and-purposes lost, hikers who wore no socks, hikers with blisters from toe to heel, hikers whose soles were just raw meat, hikers that refused to talk, and one very memorable hiker so "zoned" that he just sat at the front of Bradley lean-to, muttered incoherently, and stared with eyes of hate, confusion, and pain at the fog-shrouded place where the summits ought to be!

In general, if they arrived at the trailhead in a bus with "XYZ College" or "Camp Kookamunga" painted on the side, they're happy campers because they haven't a clue. But if it's Joe Blow and his buddies from Newcomb or Syracuse and they're Aspiring Forty-Sixers already at peak #35 or higher they often have a sober, walk-of-the-condemned look on their face at any point after their 3rd summit. But love them or hate them, the Santanonis are not a bad hike if you have good weather and well-sealed boots. And gaiters are a must. If you wind up not having needed them on this hike, then you are one of the lucky few based on my experience.

Do I exaggerate? Oh, I suppose so, but it all seems perfectly true to me based on experience.

The Hike In A Nutshell
Enough whining; let's get on with it. This hike starts at the DEC parking lot for Bradley Pond and Duck Hole. To get there, go to the Upper Works page to find detailed driving instructions. Starting from the locked gate barring vehicle access at the trailhead, you'll hike on private property along a well-maintained gravel road to the start of the BLUE trail, (ADK #128, McM #4). Look out for ATVs. The trail ascends toward the Santanoni Range along Santanoni Brook. At 3.6 miles from the trailhead and 2800 ft. elev. (850 m), the trail turns directly north into the pass between Bradley Pond and Henderson Mtn. During our 2000 hike, the trail at this point became damp, then wet, then levelled out, and finally became an intermittent quagmire with very frequent walk-arounds through dense thickets. The deep, deep mud sucks the boots right off your feet. Because it is virtually flat here, preventing the drainage of rain water off the trail, the mud made this slow and annoying hiking. Bare in mind that at this point you have just made it to Bradley Pond on DEC trails that, when dry, are excellent.

Now fast forward to 2001. In our 2001 trip the dry weather had lessened the mud situation considerably. We experienced no walk-arounds, but did not notice that any trail work had taken place. We'll say it once more: no matter what the weather pack gaiters for this hike.

Difficulty:
My partner and I agree that the Santanonis are the peaks we are least likely to climb again, although the passage of years has mellowed that opinion somewhat. No part of them was fun. No memory of them is good except climbing back into our vehicle at the end. We are sure that there are a few people around who consider them their favorite; maybe they met the love of their life there. If so, we're happy for them, but next time they return to the Santanonis, they won't find us there.

Why so bad/difficult?
    #1. Bogs, both permanent and periodic, particularly on the route to Couchie
    #2. High rainfall
    #3. Hiking on the rocks in Panther Brook is treacherous, more so going down than up.
    #4. Little in the way of views
    #5. Mud of the consistency of pudding
    #6. An overall, dismal environment

Vicious weather necessitated two trips over two years to finally finish the Santanonis. This range should be undertaken only in guaranteed excellent weather (if possible) because the descent from Times Square to Bradley Pond is steep, slippery, and dangerous in wet weather. (I am proof!), the reason being that the descent, like the ascent, is via the rocks of Panther Brook. Unlike most brooks the soil in Panther Brook has eroded well under the level of the rocks and boulders in the brook. This leaves large gaps through which your whole leg can disappear with one misstep. There is no trail on the banks, just thick brush. A header on Panther Brook could well be your last!

Views:
We saw very little through the fog and rain except for brief glimpses of Santanoni from Couchie. On our second trip to the Santanonis the day was clear, but the view, we discovered, don't amount to much; they were inconsequential. See View Rankings for others' opinions.

Directions to Times Square from the Bradley Pond Lean-to... and back:
1. Start south on the BLUE trail from the Bradley Pond lean-to. Keep your eyes open for the distinctive sway-backed rock at the forefront of the title photo above. It's sits just on the right (west) side of the trail as you walk and you won't walk far from the lean-to before running into it. I'm guessing a few hundred yards give or take.    You'll know when you're at the right place because, as you can see above, there is a trail behind the rock. That one isn't the blue trail, it's the start of the herd path up the Santanoni Range via Panther Brook.
2. Occasional yellow paint blazes mark the trail from here to Panther Brook, but they're only for moral support as the trail is very clear and unambiguous. For the first 15 minutes or so you will be close to Bradley Pond. As you get your first look at Bradley Pond to through trees to your left, notice a trail that wyes off to the right or more like straight ahead... stay left and continue to follow Bradley Pond. Whether you go left or right, either route will get you to the same Panther Brook trail, but the left fork is easier. Once you start to climb, you will angle across the fall line of the mountain to the left sticking with the yellow paint blazes. Stay at the bottom of the cliffs that will be to your right as you hike cross-slope.
3. Ascend Panther Brook to its point of disappearance at about 3800-3900 ft. elev.
4. Once Panther Brook disappears the route to Times Square is nevertheless obvious and continues straight up.
5. Navigate the Times Square herd paths. (See photo section below that provides detailed instructions and photos of markings.)

From Times Square:
Here's some sage advice. Get Couchie out of the way first. Couchie will be the most tiring and the most difficult. If you can knock Couchie off, then you have accomplished about 60% of the work associated with the 3 summits. The other two peaks combined will take a less time than Couchie, will be much easier going, will offer some views, and will enable you to head down Panther Brook with the semblance of a smile on your face. If it should be raining, then the above advice is still true, in spite of the consequent lack of any views.

Couchsachraga Peak:
An intermittent downpour, deep boot-sucking mud, and an injury greeted us on Couchie in 2000. We quit after Couchie, and returned in 2001. With the trip up Santanoni and Panther now behind us, we look back at Couchie as not half bad. It was a memorable hike and offered more variety than the other two peaks which were somewhat ordinary, despite better views. Couchie requires gaiters to navigate the bog/swamp that you must pass through. Note that because Couchie is lower than Times Square, you don't climb Couchie so much as you descend to it. More on Couchie in the photos below.

Camping: The Usual Choice
The majority of Santanoni hikers choose to overnight at Bradley Pond, although the Santanonis have the makings of a long day trip. The Bradley Pond area is the standard dense pine forest found in the Adirondacks. The lean-to is mercifully well up out of and away from the mud, on the side of a hill perhaps a minute away from the trail. Other than the lean-to, there are a good number of possible campsites in the immediate area. A small brook runs down Henderson Mtn to Bradley Pond, passing close by the lean-to. There should be no problem finding a spot to pitch a tent adjacent to the brook. Most of these would be illegal sites, however it is possible to keep the legal distance and still be comfy.

Camping: Another Option
There is a relatively flat expanse of ground, a few acres worth, at 3100-3150 ft. elev. This is where the trail from Bradley Pond intersects Panther Brook on the way up to Times Square. That puts it 200-300 ft. above Bradley Pond. We saw a coed group from St. Lawrence University there in 2000. It was vacant in 2001. Camping here would give you a leg up as far as the climb goes and it's not much trouble to just keep hiking up to this point once you reach the Henderson-Santanoni Pass on Day One. Camping here means that you've cut an hour or more out of the climb up and back from Times Square. That makes it easier and quicker to climb all three peaks in one ascent on the next day. Also, it offers considerably more privacy and security than the area around Bradley Pond Lean-to.

To get there you need not deviate from the herd path you would ordinarily be following. After the herd path leaves Bradley Pond the trail will start climbing. It will make a few sweeping switchbacks as you go uphill and before too long you'll have some cliffs on your right side as you go upwards. Soon after you leave the last of the cliffs behind you you will come to a dry creek bed. The trail will cross the creek bed and soon intersect Panther Brook. Prior to intersecting the brook you will see the open area on your left. Plenty of room for tents, and you will be well positioned to start the hard part of the Santanonis. Here are some quotes from hikers who followed this advice in 2002:

Day Hike:
We're aware that some hikers make the round trip from the parking lot, climbing all three peaks in one long day. It's an option to be weighed given the advantage of not having to carry anything heavier than your day pack. But it is also a gamble. This is a 16.4 mi. round trip with 3800 vertical feet of total climb of which 1000 feet is very steep and is over rocks and boulders. If you overestimate your fitness, you are apt to reach Times Square without the energy to hike out to the 3 peaks and make it back to your car. While we camped overnight in 2000 when we climbed only Couchie, we chose to make a day trip out of Panther and Santanoni in 2001. Great choice! We highly recommend it, but a hydration unit or water filter is a necessity.

Water:
You'll have running water beside you most of the way up to Times Square, but if you are doing all three peaks you will have over 6.5 miles of waterless hiking on the summits before you reach water again on the way down. There is a significant swamp about halfway out to Couchie, but even with a filter or iodine tablets I would be careful of using that.

Trailhead Info for this Ascent:
Go to the Upper Works Page to find complete trailhead and parking information, plus driving directions.

Our Trips, September 2000 and 2001
Certainly, between the 2000 and 2001 trips it was primarily the awful mud that stuck (no pun intended) in our minds more than anything else. Forty-three years of hiking in the Adirondacks, and 43 High Peaks climbed with never anything that annoying. Although it's been said once on this page already, our number one recommendation is to bring gaiters. If it's a wet year you can easily sink a foot or more into this stuff. We ran into a guy who fell head first into it. And he was wearing cotton. What a mess! But in 2001 the situation was not bad.

Panther has the most pleasing summit. Lots of nice flora, but in 2001, when we climbed both Panther and Santanoni, the visibility was zero. More rain, too, so our relationship with the Santanoni's can best be described as "unpleasant".

Probably the greatest thing about the 2001 hike (besides being finished with this range) is that the herd path is in MUCH better shape and is no longer primarily in Panther Brook, being now alongside the brook. That is sooo much easier since it eliminates about 50% of the boulder scrambles and toe-jams.

Finding Your Way At Times Square:
If you look at maps that show the herd paths to the untrailed peaks, such as McMartin's "Discover the High Peaks, Vol. 11", you'll see that there is a conjunction of the trails from the three Santanoni Range peaks and the trail up from Bradley Pond. This is called Times Square.

Finding the right herd path can be a problem, but there are some good aids up there left by hikers. Unfortunately, some are old and WRONG! We ran into a guy at the Bradley Pond Lean-to that became so twisted around at Times Square that he climbed the wrong mountain on a clear day. Here, in photos and a drawing, is Times Square. We have had this sketch checked out independently and know it is accurate with the exception of some natural and man-made changes since 2000 that you'll find just below.

In the "artist's drawing" above you see Times Square as it lies in front of you as you approach from the direction of Panther Brook. You will be stepping on the first level ground as you "step onto" this map at the map's bottom where the "E" is. Points of the compass are shown so you can see that you arrive onto the map headed west.

Walking west on the trail after "stepping onto the map", you encounter an obvious crossroad where two trails, including the one you're on, cross at 90 degree angles. There will be a number of trees with blazes adjacent to these trails. In 2001, these are mostly disappearing due to the bark healing itself. Ignore them; some are wrong, and there are better ways to figure out where you're going, as follow just below.

So... turn left and on to Times Square! You will enter an area of bare ground except for a lot of big roots. Black dirt! This bare area is Times Square. You can't mistake it for anything else, nor is there anything else that you can mistake for Times Square! (There are 6 photos of it below in both its usual rainy weather wet state and its---apparently less frequent dry state.) Its main distinguishing mark is a large boulder at its west (far) end. The trails to Couchie and Santanoni start immediately to the right of the boulder as you walk up to it. They aren't obvious, but if you walk to the boulder you'll see them along with some crude arrows and markers in yellow (Go to the photos.). Note that the trail to Couchie which swings to the right just beyond the boulder, is partly concealed and will drop fast at its start and change direction a number of times as it descends to the long ridge out to Couchsachraga.

The trail from the Santanoni trailhead on Upper Works Rd. to Bradley Pond Lean-to (ADK #128, McM #4)

This section covers the route from the trailhead at Upper Works to the start of the herd path. This segment is 4.4 miles, requires about 2.5 hours, and is over a combination of dirt road and trail. It is DEC maintained. Trail markers are BLUE .
1	The route starts at the DEC parking lot that lies at the start of a private dirt road on Upper Works Rd. More about this trailhead at Upper Works. A locked gate prevents other than members/ owners from using vehicles on the dirt road. You stay on the dirt road until, of course, the trail (ADK #123 McM #4) starts.
2	From the gate, follow the road 1.76 miles to this point where you will leave the road and follow the BLUE trail shown the rest of the way.
3	During the first mile or so, the trail is well maintained. Even though 2000 was a very wet year, this portion of the trail was dry and fast.
4	After crossing the wooden bridge in the preceding photo, the trail continues in very nice fashion up to the pass by Bradley Pond. Here we are still miles from the pond. Terrain is decent. Since it rained today, the earth is damp, but not soggy.
5	A wide trail like this is fairly typical of the easy hiking up to Bradley Pond.
6	We continued at a very good pace all along the trail.
7	You're getting the picture that this is a very good trail, not steep, and not rocky.
8	As you hike into the start of the pass the ground, never steep, levels more. A lot of rotted stringers placed in the path during wetter, muddier times are rotting under your feet.
9	The trail narrows as the slopes of Henderson Mtn and Santanoni Mtn, which form the pass, open up to let more light in. As a result the conifers reach in a little more.
10	Almost to the herd path. The forest will recede on our left side and we'll see more and more wet ground, stringers, and bog. Actually, we are now walking past Bradley Pond on our left, but it cannot be seen through the trees from here.
11	You will know you are getting close to the start of the herd path when the trail, shown here, becomes flat and muddy. The mud may be dry in some or most places, but the stringers, such as these here, indicate mud. Start looking for the sway-back rock at the very top of this page.
12	Here it is! The photo is taken from the trail, the camera is aimed to the left, 90 degrees away from the direction of the trail. In other words, here in the pass, the trail goes north. The photo is looking west. This open grassy area with the inflow to Bradley Pond in front of you is a dead giveaway to the start of the herd path. So the trail you see here is the start of the herd path!
13	This photo is taken from the same exact spot as the one just above, except the left side of this photo starts just where the right side of the photo above ends. So you see you have here a fairly large bog meadow. It is actually formed by beavers. As you walked north on the trail to get here, you passed Bradley Pond to your left, but you didn't see it. Bradley is only visible from the herd path after you've been on it from right here for about 2-3 minutes.
14	Well... while we like clear trail signs, this one ruins nature. This rock is the same sway-backed rock that is at the top of this page. Some person has exceeded the need and spray painted "SANTA" (for Santanoni) on it.
15	We continue past the junction with the herd path (3 photos just above) because we want to get to the lean-to to drop our gear. Once past the rock, the BLUE trail deteriorates swiftly. The mud is soft and often higher than normal hiking boots. We've seen it suck a boot right off a man's foot! In 2000 it was very bad. In 2001 it was firm.
16	The Bradley Pond lean-to is not within sight of Bradley Pond or the trail. It does have somewhat of a view of the Santanoni Range and it is dry, comfortable, and well maintained by its custodian. A sign to your right on the trail, points you to it.
17	The view of the Santanonis from the lean-to in 2000. We did not stop here at the lean-to in September 2001, inasmuch as we did the Santanonis as a day-hike. You can probably figure that since this photo was taken, the trees grew and the "view", already slim, got slimmer.

The Herd Path connecting the blue trail to Times Square (ADK n/a, McM #5)
This section covers the herd path from its start at the BLUE trail near Bradley Pond to its junction at Times Square with the herd paths to the 3 peaks of the Santanoni Range: Panther, Couchsachraga, and Santanoni.
18	Once again, this is the start of the herd path to the summit and Times Square. (See the photo of this rock 4 photos up this page). So lets get oriented. The forest ahead of us in this photo is the start of the hike up to Times Square. The herd path above the rock crosses a beaver dam that is almost within sight just at the edge of the far left side of this grassy marsh. Upon crossing it, you will be on rough, hilly, rocky ground with lots of old, decaying trees. Typical, mostly hardwood forest with conifers mixed in. The trail is clear, however, and will hug Bradley Pond which will soon come into view. So here goes...
19	The going looks rough and from time to time it is, but not during the first 30 minutes of the herd path. As you sense that you are curving around Bradley Pond, look for a fork in the trail ahead. Left fork goes essentially straight and parallel to the pond's shoreline. The right fork may not seem like much. In fact, we missed it on the way in. You can take either route, but the left fork is better. You'll know you took the left fork if for 10 minutes or so you are a stone's throw from the pond and following its shoreline.
20	Having a copy of the McMartin trail map would be helpful, but if you have an unmarked topo map, you should mark your start point on the blue trail south of the lean-to and east of the flat area immediately north of the pond. Run the line straight west keeping it 50-100 yd north of the pond, then curve the line so that it almost touches the NW corner of the pond. Run the line SW so that it is leaving the pond at an angle and so that it connects with Panther Brook at about 960 m or 2850 ft elev. From then on, the herd path follows Panther Brook on one bank or the other.
21	Bradley Pond from the herd path.
22	Bradley Pond
23	Bradley Pond
24	After you've followed the western shore of Bradley Pond for awhile, you will angle away from it steadily. You are climbing Panther's east slope at a southward angle. The trail gets a bit steeper, but is far from difficult. Before long you will find cliffs on your right. The trail will stick close to their base.
25	There are several cliffs. Fallen trees, probably dead of natural causes, not blow-down, block the way.
26	This is the most dramatic of the cliffs. The cliffs are always on your right as you climb. This is an over-the-shoulder shot in order to capture a little light on this rainy day.
27	Your southwesterly direction eventually leads you to Panther Brook. Just before you intersect the brook you will pass on your left a flat meadow of some size that could hold 5 or 6 tents easily. Before 2001, much of the ascent was on the rocks in the brook. That situation has changed.
28	Panther Brook is steep and rocky. It is closed in on both sides with conifers. It drops straight down the divide between Santanoni and Panther.
29	The trail seldom departs the brook, but here we're 5 or 10 yards to the right of it.
30	Toward the upper reaches of Panther Brook.
31	We think we're approaching Times Square. At least, we can see sky for the first time.
32	We know we're getting close to Times Square when the brook starts to run out. Some 30 minutes before Times Square the brook occasionally disappears. You think you've seen the last of it, then it resurfaces. Sometimes you can hear it underneath the ground, but by this point the climb is not quite as steep; a good indicator.
33	The ground levels out. Within moments we will reach Times Square. Look for a trail crossing your route. You will be walking onto the bottom of the drawing near the top of this page. Go there and find out how to navigate to Times Square and then how to find the trails once there.
Times Square
Most of our information regarding Times Square is near the top of this page. Figuring out Times Square is essential if you want to find the correct trails to the three peaks of this range. Since 2000, somebody has come up here with a spray can of yellow paint and marked the trails. We have verified that all of his marks are correct.
34	When you reach the saddle after leaving Panther Brook behind, you'll turn left at the intersection of your herd path with a trail that crosses it at a right angle. If you turn left you will make a long right turn that will drop you into the south part of Times Square. This is what you see when you arrive there. It's a big roundish area made up of nothing but roots and hard, black earth (gray when dry). This photo is looking at its western end... that's the important end because it is the starting point of the trails to Couchie and Santanoni. Oh! You don't see them? Well, they're right in front of you! See the small yellow rock? And the big boulder to the left of it? That big boulder is the main point of reference to look for. Once you find it you have found the start of the Couchie trail which branches to the right, and the Santanoni trail which branches left around the rear of the boulder.
35	Now we're a little closer than the photo just above. There's the yellow rock. And the tree with the yellow "S". When you're standing here you will see a trail that curves to the left disappearing behind that boulder. That goes to Santanoni. The trail for Couchie starts right behind that fir on the right. It drops pretty fast.
36	Now we're REAL close. This is the start of the trail for Couchie. This rock is almost in the photo just above.
37	Webmaster at Times Square.
38	Another close-up of the start of the Couchie and Santanoni Trail. But what about Panther? You do have an option from Times Square, but it's not the best option. Walk to the opposite end of Times Square's bare ground from where the yellow rock is. A trail to Panther starts here, but its start is largely overgrown. You'll see it, though. What is better is to just retrace your steps to the intersection that you turned left at that took you to Times Square in the first place.. Continue on following the red-orange tape. This is the better trail to Panther, although both the trail from Times Square and this one join up fairly quickly .
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 39	Quite frankly, we had been absolutely convinced that there is nothing but rain and/or damp, cold mist at the summits of the Santanoni Range, no matter when you climb them. Comments in guidebooks about beautiful views, we decided, were just lies. But, lo' and behold, here is a photo of Times Square at a time (however brief) when the ground is not soggy and black. We thank Bruce Anderson for the photos, of course, but also for finding that one day every 18 years that the sun shines.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 40	Couchie from Times Square. It's 2.8 miles round trip.
*Couchsachraga Peak (McM #5)* from Times Square**
We climbed (actually, hiked down to Couchie in 2000 in the rain. It was our first hike of the year and it pooped us out. After getting back to Times Square from Couchie's summit, we agreed that between the rain and the exertion we were ready to bail out. Down Panther Brook we went, swearing to be back in 2001 to complete this range. Only the three photos below exist of our travails on Couchie, but we actually remember the hike with affection. The trail starts off at Times Square and descends rapidly through a series of narrow switchbacks. You are virtually encased in firs for the first 10 minutes or so. The trip out to Couchie is mostly a trip down; down all the way to 3220 ft before climbing to the summit at about 3480 ft. That's right! It's not a 4000 footer, but that wasn't known at the time that the list of 46 was formed. At the saddle between Times Square and Couchie's summit you will encounter a full-fledged swamp, although word has it that in dry years the swamp is small and not even worth detouring around. While you can work your way around about 99% of the swamps and bogs of the High Peaks, in 2001 we had to go right through this one, having found no alternative. It was a mess! The summit of Couchsachraga isn't much. As the photo just below shows, if you climbed up the tree with the canister on it (canisters are all gone now, of course) you could just see Santanoni and Panther Peaks, but the mist and rain prevented any views except one brief break in the clouds. One item you will want to keep an eye open for... on the way out to Couchie you will pass a large boulder. The boulder will be on your left. It shelters a group of bryophytes that are worth a few moments of your time.

41	Taken in 2000. The canister on Couchie. Elaine signs in. The trip out to Couchie is mostly downward until the last quarter mile. While not well regarded by most that have made the trip, we found it to be a good hike despite a marsh about half way out that was very difficult to cross. About 5 minutes after this photo was taken, the rain started and continued until we reached Times Square again.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 42	The "view" S from Couchsachraga's summit.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 43	Panther's summit from Couchie.
44	In 2000, Panther was visible from Couchie's summit for very short periods as clouds moved in and out again.
*Santanoni Peak (McM #5)* from Times Square**
In 2001, after reaching Times Square, we chose to hike out to Santanoni first. Santanoni is a little over two miles round trip. The hike is moderately level with 3 false summits.
45	Rocky slopes abound early on the route to Santanoni Peak
46	Trail to Santanoni Pk
47	One of the false peaks en route to Santanoni's summit.
48	Santanoni Peak's summit. There is no sign on Santanoni, but here, at least are the bolt holes where the surveyors placed their equipment.
49	Santanoni Peak's summit.
50	Santanoni Peak's summit.
51	A 1943 benchmark atop Panther Peak.
Panther Peak (McM #5) from Times Square
Panther is a hop, skip, and a jump from Times Square. When at Times Square it is best to head as though you were going back to the trail to descend Panther Brook. When you come to that intersection, instead of turning right to descend Panther Brook, go straight on, following the red-orange tape that was on a number of trees in late 2001. On the other hand, if you are at Times Square you can walk to the opposite end of Times Square from where the big boulder is and find a trail through the brush that heads pretty straight for Panther and joins in with the route just mentioned after about 5 minutes.
52	Heading toward Panther from Times Square is a short, inconsequential hike; maybe 15 minutes at most. It is fast going, even the muddy section shown here which is easily bypassed.
53	Last little climb up to the summit plateau.
54	This is actually the only view we got on the 2000 hike. It's Couchie from Panther. Not much, but it would be much better on a sunny day.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 55	Here is a much better shot of Couchie from closer to the Panther summit. Like a few others on this page, it was taken by someone who had the brains to hike up here on a sunny day!
56	Panther's summit.
57	Since there was no view due to the clouds and rain,...
58	More flora atop Panther. We understand there are good views from here. Maybe we'll get at least one.
59	Panther summit.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 60	Santanoni from Panther Peak
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 61	The Seward Range to the N from Panther's summit.
Photo courtesy of Bruce Anderson 62	Algonquin, Iroquois and Marshall from center to right side. Wallface and Indian Pass are to the left and lower.
63	Cracks in anorthosite on Panther.
64	More flora.
65	Much, much later...back at DEC parking at the trailhead. We pack up the Subaru and depart. No fond words of farewell for the Santanonis!