Moderate to difficult. Hiking, snowshoeing

The master trail creator

Ted Bonner of Greenfield NH. You can always count on his trails to lead you near babbling brooks, through narrow gaps, to spectacular views. His artistry is not only evident on Ted and Carolyn’s trail but also Pugatory Falls in Wilton and Lyndebourogh as well as many others in the area. Carolyn was his beloved artist wife who he lost too soon.

I usually take Ted’s trail up and Carolyn’s down off North Pack. Rather than gush about how much my kids and I enjoy this hike I will let the myriad of photos speak for themselves.

  • except for the summit trail is well marked.
  • ample parking across from trail head.
  • these woods are especially beautiful in winter.
  • I have watched this beech over the years. one of my favorites.
  • the beeches were in the shocking glow of green youth

The trail doesn’t start to climb at first and seems deceptively easy. But soon the fun begins. It passes into the Wapack. You can also get here from the Wapack parking lot down the road.

So now for lots of photos. Ted loves to have water featured on his trails. This trail does not disappoint.

  • This pine is completely hollowed out and still living.
This is where the ascent begins.
  • Haven’t checked to see what scat this is. Let me know.
  • Must be getting older. Here I sat and had a water break.

There is a nerve wracking passage by the waterfall that is quite spectacular.  Ruby chose to go around.

Near the summit the rocks change from granite to more variety.  Geologists in the group, would love classification.

  • vernal pool at top of mountain.
There are many more traversed mountains in the area; but this view! I would judge it one of the best. There is a trail that leads below the cliff which can be treacherous and since I was alone with Ruby I chose to turn and head to Carolyn’s trail. The cliff trail is worth the effort for the not faint of heart.
the way back

I took Ted’s trail and joined up with Carolyn’s.

I chose the wet trail as we had had a lot of rain. Wise choice trust me, but I do prefer the bog trail.

Enjoy. Let me know how you like Ted’s handiwork. Please like and share and carry in carry out.

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