Moderate

Hiking, snowshoeing, great for kids, some rough sections.

I can hike it better than spell it. It is just under 2000 feet, and one of my favorite, somewhat easy hikes.

Located in Hancock NH it is under the protection of the Harris Center. Harriscenter.org Just a bit of the 23,000 acres they protect.

I’ve look at Skat from both sides now.

The Old Dublin Road side is a bit more challenging than the Harris Center side. I will take you up the Harris Center side. Later, we will navigate the other side and then onward to Thumb mountain. That is a separate blog for those looking for a more strenuous hike.

We met a lot of dogs on our way.
Stay tuned for more about Thumb.

Keep an eye out as you head up the trail. A local artist has been at work. https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Hancock-man-creates-sculptures-along-Harris-Center-s-Harriskat-Trail-37422210

We were lucky enough to capture the artist at work on his snake.
A work in progress.
improvements made
And, the finished sculpture, winter view.

https://www.wmur.com/article/tuesday-january-12th-carving-nature/35151474

And , more sculptures have been added.

What a delight to spy these woodland friends.

Take a hike and scout them out.

The trail is relatively easy with a couple of sketchy sections.

I crossed this on the 17th of February, 2022 and the snow was deep enough to hide the rocks.

We crossed a stone wall.

Efts abound in the spring and summer,, so tread carefully.

What is the juvenile phase of a Salamander called?

  • The terrestrial juvenile phase is called an eft. Unlike other members of the family Salamandridae, newts are semiaquatic, alternating between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Not all aquatic salamanders are considered newts, however. More than 100 known species of newts are found in North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia.
It has grown up a bit. Blueberry bushes are taking over, should make the bears happy. The wind was refreshing with a bit of a nip.
It would not be my blog if it didn’t have tree and rock photos
Thanks to my friend Marcey for joining me on this adventure. And a year later she joined me again.

My Winter hike gave a chance to see some interesting sights I might have missed had leaves been out.

Pilated at work. Might make some good homes this spring for someone..
So cool to be able to see into the bug apartment.
Someone found a tasty treat. .
The dogs saw someone run into this hole, I missed it. A note. Further down, we saw a mink. Was so cool.
As you pass through the boulders before you climb, look for this root splitting the rock on your left.
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