Pond at Ore Hill
John and Andy pause by a tiny pond along the Ore Hill section.
Mount Mist
Summit of Mount Mist.
View of Wauchipauka Pond from AT
Our first view of Wauchipauka Pond, with Mount Moosilauke in the distance at left.
Wauchipauka Pond
The beautiful Wauchipauka Pond.
John and Andy swim in Wauchipauka Pond.
Webster Slide
Summit of Webster Slide mountain, overlooking Wauchipauka Pond.
Wauchipauka Pond from the summit of Webster Slide mountain.
On the trail
A funky tree along the trail – five leaders rise from one tree, bent over long past.
Andy finds an injured Luna Moth.
Oliverian Brook
Andy and John play in the frigid Olverian Brook, near Jeffers Brook shelter.
Scenic Olverian Brook, near Jeffers Brook shelter.
Wildflowers bloom along the trail, near Jeffers Brook shelter.
Moshrooms near Jeffers Brook shelter.
Jeffers Brook Shelter
Andy prepares to leave Jeffers Brook shelter. We shared the shelter with five thruhikers last night.
Glencliff trail
John pauses in the meadow near Great Bear cabin. The meadow is full of wildflowers.
Andy and John stroll through the meadow near Great Bear cabin; the meadow was full of wildflowers.
Andy found this beautiful little spring alongside the Glencliff trail.
The upper reaches of the Glencliff trail, on Moosilauke, are surprisingly verdant, fed by rain and frequent clouds.