Thanks Christopher. He told us about the Canada Cliff Logging Road and we went to check it out. A mix of sun and clouds but temperatures around 50 - good hiking weather and Kelley has responded to the cough syrup very well with coughs only when she gets excited- people or food.
We again started from the end of the Valley Trail at Long Pond. Contrary to it's name much of the trail is not at the bottom of the valley but runs along the side of the mountain and even takes you up to some ledges.
Kelley enjoying the view
and what she was viewing
We followed the Valley Trail to the junction with the Canada Cliff Trail and easily found the abandoned logging road ( approximate route on above map) . It was a pleasant woods walk and as Chris had indicated easy for Kelley
We followed it to the Lurvey Spring Rd. and then looked for the "unofficial trail" to Smuggler's den. We found what might have been a trail but it led to a logged off area and then just seemed to peter out so we went back and took the Canada Cliff Trail. This was much more difficult for Kelley and she required some assistance but we met a group of people who gave her lots of attention which she loved.
Some views from The Canada Cliff trail
I didn't want to over-tax Kelley so we left the Beech Cliff loop for another day and headed down to the Valley Trail and back to Long Pond.
One more dip before she got in the car.
A nice 3 hour hike
Nice hike for the end of November! Looks like you're enjoying warmer than usual temperatures? (At least no snow).
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment John- this day was above normal but we have had many colder days already and snow forecast for this week.
ReplyDeleteWow what beautiful weather! Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda- good we took advantage- today it rained all day and tomorrow we have a high of 32 with wind chills of 16
ReplyDeleteJohn, Great to read that you and Kelley explored the logging road. The trail to Smuggler's Den is about 20 yards or so along the Lurvey Spring Road towards Echo Lake and it goes off to the right, following a trail and through an overgrown field to the campground. There's no reason to use this part of the trail, unless to access the Island Explorer at the campground.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Christopher- good to hear we didn't miss much on that other piece.
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