Today, we explored Lake Maratanza of Sam's Point Preserve. Lake Maratanza is the most southern sky lake on the Shawangunk Ridge. It is about 2,245-feet above sea level, marking it as the highest sky lake on the Ridge. I had never been to this area of the ridge - as the Sam's Point Fire occurred here last April. As we hiked around the lake and back down to the Visitor Center, we were able to see the fire scar. It was remarkable to see one side of the trail untouched by the fire and the other side of the trail was burnt to a crisp. I am very excited to see the new growth that comes from this fire in this upcoming spring.
TheChristyBel
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| Lake Maratanza |
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| Burnt Trees |
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| One Side Burned, One Side Untouched |
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