Sunny with temperatures in the 30's when we started but got into the 40's- perfect hiking day. We parked near the pumping station and started up the Valley Trail. This is a pretty and interesting trail and easy for Kelley.
When we reached the parking lot we crossed over to take the Beech Mtn. Trail to the summit. This trail has some really nice views of Long Pond
A view from the summit , looking toward the ocean
We met a couple with their small dog and Kelley got to socialize. Treats were given and I think she is making sure everything was eaten.
For the trip down we took the South Ridge Trail. This one had two places where Kelley needed a hand but overall was not too bad.
This is a view from that trail
Back at Long Pond Kelley is looking for the right spot to enter
We decided to walk the Long Pond Trail
to a spot that Kelley likes for lunch (about 1/2 hour) - it's just off the trail but she always heads for it if we are near it
After lunch we returned to the car. A very nice hike 3 1/2 hours
Beautiful scenery with the ocean in the background....Thanks for sharing the pics and your time out there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking and commenting Casey. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures from one of my favorite mountains. Have you tried the Canada Cliffs logging road? It's unmarked but very obvious from the juncture of the Valley Trail & Canada Cliffs trailheads. It follows the bed of the old logging road and ends at the Lurvey Spring Road, almost opposite the unoffical trail to/from Smugglers Den. It is very Kelley-friendly.
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Thanks Christopher- Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Thanks for the info. I thought we had done most of the trails in that area but it doesn't sound familiar- I will check it out.
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