A streambed reminds me of pillows - along the trail to Worcester Mountain, Vermont.
In its lower elevations, the trail to Worcester Mountain passes through birch and hardwood forests. Vermont.
As the trail climbs, it enters spruce-fir forests; trail to Worcester Mountain, Vermont.
In the higher elevations, recent snow weighs heavy on the spruce and fir trees that line the trail to Worcester Mountain, Vermont.
The final sections of the trail to Worcester Mountain are steep and climb through mixed terrain, buried deep in powder. Vermont.
The first views emerge as we ascend among snow-covered first high on the trail to Worcester Mountain, Vermont.
The upper sections of the trail to Worcester Mountain offer grand views even on this cloudy day. Vermont.
After passing the end of the broken trail, my own path leads through deep, unbroken snow. Worcester Mountain, Vermont.
The final pitch to Worcester Mountain was an increibly steep climb through deep powder. Vermont.
It was gratifying to reach this signpost near the summit of Worcester Mountain, as it confirmed I was indeed still on the trail. Vermont.
Looking back on the final pitch to Worcester Mountain - an increibly steep climb through deep powder. Vermont.
View from the summit of Worcester Mountain, along the ridge toward Mount Putnam.
View from the summit of Worcester Mountain.
Looking back down along the final steps to the summit of Worcester Mountain.
Map of my route up and down Worcester mountain, Vermont.
David on the summit of Worcester Mountain.
Panoramic view from the summit of Worcester Mountain. The ascent trail is at center left and a viewpoint is at right.
