Mt. Garfield Hike
My goal is to climb all of the mountains over 4000 feet in New England. For a long time I had been stuck at 36 but yesterday I was able to add #37 - Mt. Garfield.
This mountain is about 150 miles north of me by road. I knew that there had been some snow in the north but thought it would be minimal and so consequently I only wore sneakers. It was with somewhat of a shock that I first noticed the Franconia range in the distance as I was driving up - it was entirely snowcovered! I knew I was going to reach that summit no matter what despite my lack of proper footgear.
About halfway up snow started covering the ground and increased dramatically as I achieved some altitude. It was one of the clearest days I have ever experienced in the mountains.
I love hiking because it truly feels like one is escaping the routine of life and getting back into Nature. I felt so centered and at peace on that summit.
The view from the summit..
Looking south at mountains not as high and consequently not snowcovered..
This is the direction I made my ascent from..
This is how the trail looked as I neared the summit..
This mountain is about 150 miles north of me by road. I knew that there had been some snow in the north but thought it would be minimal and so consequently I only wore sneakers. It was with somewhat of a shock that I first noticed the Franconia range in the distance as I was driving up - it was entirely snowcovered! I knew I was going to reach that summit no matter what despite my lack of proper footgear.
About halfway up snow started covering the ground and increased dramatically as I achieved some altitude. It was one of the clearest days I have ever experienced in the mountains.
I love hiking because it truly feels like one is escaping the routine of life and getting back into Nature. I felt so centered and at peace on that summit.
The view from the summit..
Looking south at mountains not as high and consequently not snowcovered..
This is the direction I made my ascent from..
This is how the trail looked as I neared the summit..