Hiking New England

[DZH22]

Just showing off some of New England's scenery from my recent hikes. Feel free to contribute with your own photos!

Mount Monadnock, NH April 2010

Due to its proximity to Boston and great 360 degree views from the top, this is one of the most hiked mountains in the world. It's also typically my warm-up hike because of the snow melting sooner here than on the northern, higher peaks. The summit is 3165'. Pictures taken from the top.

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Mount Sunapee and Lake Solitude, NH April 2010

While only about 2700' to the summit, the real draw on this is Lake Solitude, a small lake at 2500' with a cliff view overlooking it. The end of the hike leads to the ski trails, with the man-made snow still coating part of the mountain and great views of Lake Sunapee and beyond.



Lake Solitude









Looking down on Lake Sunapee from the ski trails











From the top area of a lodge's deck on the summit.









Coming back down

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Mount Chocorua (3500') and Middle Sister (3350'). White Mountain Region, NH. May 2010.

Mount Chocorua from Middle Sister



Waterfalls & Cascades









Mount Washington in the distance





Looking towards the summit of Chocorua



My current desktop background

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Great Meadows Wildlife Reserve, Concord MA. May 2010

Known for its wildlife, especially the red-winged blackbird, this reserve by the Concord River includes a path bisecting a lake, and multiple trails in the woods. Not exactly a "hike" but, what can you do?









Much live in these "woods".







A peek at the river.





A marsh













Let's have a rest and bid goodbye to Great Meadows.

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Mount Morgan and Mount Percival, NH. May 2010

Located just northwest of the lakes region in NH, these 2 peaks, while each barely over 2200', offer excellent cliff views over Lake Squam and (possibly?) Lake Winnepesaukee beyond.





















Looking down towards the top of a cave I climbed through. It was quite... unpleasant.

[village person]

Excellent photos! Having spent a great deal of time in both the Southern Appalachians and the Northern Rockies, I'm always intrigued at how much New England's mountain region looks like something of a cross between the two -- the White Mountains in particular.

[Centropolis]

Thanks for sharing!

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Horn Pond, Woburn MA, May 2010.

Located about 12-13 miles from Boston, just a popular pond for locals to walk around, and has a pretty good view for the more adventurous







Except then it turns out there are all these wires...



...and then this. Scary.





There's a view of Boston from the top of the hill.





Also some type of quarry



Checking out the other side of the hill



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Towards Woburn Center



One last view of the pond



The best bird ever