Mt Potash and the good book

 

I had been to this trailhead (Downes Brook off the Kamcamagus highway) about a month ago but hiked to Hedgehog mountain instead. A recent hiatus from hiking (bad back) had given me time to think about things and I realized had gotten away from the wisdom of the good book and I should return to using it for guidance. It had always led me to great things in the past. The hike to Mt Potash is a delight and one I will return to for fall folliage as well as in winter conditions. The 2 mile long trail is a mix of soft switchbacks and open rock. There is a nice ledge part way up with a close-up view of Passaconaway. The summit is partly open with views west towards the Tripyramids and north to a slightly further away Carrigain. Put this one on your list, great views for small effort.

 

Oh and if you are interested, check out the good book here (or buy it in person where you can also get hiking advice from an expert).

A great week in New Hampshire

I spent a great week in New Hampshire with beautiful dry sunny weather. As usual the scenery was awesome and I even got to hike with a local celebrity for a few hours. The hikes included:

• A quick jog up to the Osceola east peak via the Greeley Ponds trail
• A relaxing stroll up the Osseo trail (a real gem) to Mts Flume and then Liberty for some of the finest views in the White Mountains
• A nice hike up Avalon, Field and Willey from Crawford depot. I was joined for the section from Avalon to Field and Willey and back by John of J&J fame. J (John Gutowski), who lives nearby,  was a real pleasure to hike with and veritable fountain of local hiking information. I especially liked the views of Webster cliffs and Crawford Notch from Mt Willey.

A rest day was spent in North Conway shopping as New Hampshire is still without sales tax. This time the good weather lasted longer than I did but not to worry, I will return!