Day 11.224: Kearsarge North recap

Our apartment was on the side of Kearsarge North (not to be confused with Mount Kearsarge!), so the 3.1 mile hike to the top (and 3.1 back) was an obvious choice for our first full day. The weather was not entirely cooperative, and six miles with a lot of climbing was a challenge, but it was a good hike. I posted about it at the time, but here are some more pictures and memories.

E5N1 was a little grumpy on the way up (and a lot grumpy towards the end):

I think it was Exile #3 who pointed out these trails in the wood under the bark of this tree:

Someone also spotted some Indian Pipe - a favourite saprophytic plant of the whole family(!):

Everyone appreciated a break from time to time:

When the trail marks turned to arrows on open stone areas, Exile #4 helpfully pointed out what they meant every time:

Walking up into the clouds was a magical experience at times:

Enjoyed by some more than others:

I posted summit pictures last time. E5N1 was much happier on the way down:

I spotted some flowers:

and some berries:

and the occasional glimpse of a view beyond the clouds: