Return to Greenleaf Hut

Last time I visited Greenleaf Hut was in June 2004 and it was the last of a hut to hut traverse with Mark and Mike. It was a very tough hike to get there from Galehead that left many in our group exhausted and had me proclaiming that the staff had produced the best soup I ever tasted (I needed some nutrients!). Mark and I returned to Greenleaf for a short trip that would include hiking the Franconia Ridge and then two days later, the Bonds.

We hiked up the Old Bridle Path, the trail we descended on last time. Three years ago it had been overcast and foggy and we saw no views. This time we stopped on one of the lookouts and were treated to an awesome view of Lafayette and Lincoln. A great spot to sit for a while. It was a short hike from there up to the hut. As an added bonus the hut was close to empty and we had a huge bunkroom to ourselves (plenty of buffer space from snorers!).

After dinner we went to nearby Sunset rock, to take some photos.