05/27/2026
Last chance to help name our hiker!
This fall, the Village of Altamont will have a new landmark: A bronze statue to mark the end of the Long Path hiking trail between New York City and, of all places, Altamont. The statue, whose installation was masterminded by our friends at Historic Altamont, portrays a tired but proud hiker contemplating all that she has seen along her long hike, or so it seems to me. It’s truly lovely.
But this hiker needs a name, and we’re counting on the community to come up with one! For the next several weeks, a clay model of the statue will be on view here at the Library alongside a suggestion box where you can tell us what you think her name ought to be and why. The ballot box will be open until the close of business this Saturday!
A winner will be chosen and announced this June and the person who suggests the winning name will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Altamont business of their choice. Please stop by, take a long look and give us your best idea!
