Poke-o-Moonshine: Observers Path is a 4.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Willsboro, New York that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Alternative route to the peak of Pokamoonshine. This route is less steep, but longer. Trail passes by what appeared to be a Beaver pond, as well as the remains of the observers cabin near the junction with the other standard route. Trail then joins with the other route for a quarter mile hike to the peak, firetower, and views of Vermont and the Champlain valley.
April 10, 2021Great trail. It’s already 99% dry.
March 14, 2021Rough postholed trail near the top.
February 14, 2021January 19, 2021Did it yesterday, snowshoes necessary
January 16, 2021January 12, 2021Did this yesterday with friends and my pup. Incredible views from the top. Definitely need micro spikes or better yet real crampons. Some ice but trail is in great shape
January 11, 2021January 10, 2021Trail packed snow, spikes were fine. Gorgeous views.
January 3, 2021Hiked on 1/3/21 for sunrise. not much of a sunrise, but this trail is gentle and has a lot of views along the way, ponds & the cliffs of poko. prefer it to the alternate trail up poko for the winter, perfect for snowshoeing right now :) took 2 hours round trip, 115 up 45 down. Recorded as 5.2 miles.
November 29, 2020October 31, 2020October 31, 2020Frat time hiking alone was able to read the trail Signs all around a good hike oct 31
October 23, 2020Straightforward hike with gorgeous views.
October 17, 2020Fun peak
October 10, 2020Lots of care given to the trail over the past 2 years was evident. Amazing views from the top!
October 5, 2020October 5, 20206th time here love this
October 4, 2020October 3, 2020October 3, 2020September 26, 2020September 26, 2020The fire tower is closed, but the view from the top is breathtaking. The northeast view of Lake Champlain is absolutely beautiful; definitely one of our favorites. We clocked this hike at about 4.7 miles. Be careful because there is a slippery section near the top where water is running down from a small marsh over the flat rocks. There is also some rock scrambles and 2 small section of mud. Nothing too bad. Do not let this deter you from climbing this mountain.
September 26, 2020September 26, 2020Beautiful fall hike. Weather was great and the trail was nice and gradual. The pond, beaver dam, was a good little respite. The views @ the summit are great even without climbing fire tower. The hatch on fire tower was closed. There were a few steep spots but nothing too difficult. As long as you watch your footing and beware of the loose rocks you will be fine. Took almost 3 hours round trip and that includes a 45 min break at top.
September 25, 2020Not too difficult, some uphill sections were really steep though. It gets super dark once the sun sets too.
September 13, 2020Beautiful hike
