Moderate
Hiking, snowshoeing
I prefer to hike Skatutekee from Old Dublin Road. The trail less traveled.
The trail from the Harris center parking lot has already been posted. mikicc.org/can
This is the access from the other side. Old Dublin Road in Hancock.
Park at the kiosk, leaving access to old road. More information, and to donate to this amazing group may be found at Harriscenter.org
The first bit is a gradual upward climb, a peaceful walk. Rocky in some spots.
Good dogs. 
There are some noteworthy trees along the way. I do love trees!
At the end of the road the trail turns right and heads upward, gradually getting steeper.
And up we go. 
Something is hiding. 
About half way up, a sneak peak.
After some huffing and puffing; this side is steeper, faster, with a bit more climbing.
The view, already posted in previous post. Just for fun, a video.
Years ago, I added Thumb to my hike from Skatutakee. It was exhausting. Determined to attempt the climb again I found the trail head and headed onward, and upward.
Thumbs down heads toward Harris Center. 
This is a wonderful addition and recommended. The trail meanders through differing landscapes. Note, some heavy uphill climbing. Which. I proudly announce was not that difficult this time. Fitter.
Stone walls on mountains always impress. 
The fern glades are lovely 
Note pinky raise while slugging out of my HydroFlask. 
And so to the summit.. The view from Thumb is better.
If properly set it is unreadable.
Thoreau’s quote, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity“, sums it up. Thoreau believed that to live life to its fullest, people needed to simplify, to get rid of unnecessary material possessions and even unnecessary socializing. …
Rereading Thoreau.
Getting out in the woods with Ruby and Rusty has made me fitter and healthier than I have been in years. And, to be sure I stay that way:
