#Mount Monadnock

[roadtripnewengland]

Last Hard Climb on #MountMonadnock- Jaffery, #NewHampshire around 1910 #rppc

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[nancydrewwouldnever]

Abbot Handerson Thayer, Mount Monadnock, 1911/1914, oil/canvas (National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.)

[melancholicamoret]

— Galway Kinnell, Flower Herding on Mount Monadnock

[callmebliss]

This one time in Girl Scouts we went on a hike of Mount Monadnock that included an overnight in The Lodge on the mountain. Our sleeping quarters were basically a long room with a series of bunk beds, but there was a larger common room with checkers and cards and outdated magazines

And a large grey stone fireplace in which a fire was built because it Got Chilly and there was tea handy for anyone who wanted

All of us got closer and closer to the fire. And then an elderly man (whose name I never got, who has almost certainly passed on by now) was sitting in a chair by the fire - I think a ladderback- and said quite casually to the room at large that he would like to share a poem. And everyone came close. Adult hikers. Girl Scouts. Chaperone moms. Lodge workers. And this is what, as a sat mildly burning in the heat of the fireplace some three feet away from his ages knees, he recited to us at such a slow and thoughtful pace that it was as if he were discovering it as it came forth from his lips:

Birches

BY ROBERT FROST

When I see birches bend to left and right

Across the lines of straighter darker trees,

I like to think some boy’s been swinging them.

But swinging doesn’t bend them down to stay

As ice-storms do. Often you must have seen them

Loaded with ice a sunny winter morning

After a rain. They click upon themselves

As the breeze rises, and turn many-colored

As the stir cracks and crazes their enamel.

Soon the sun’s warmth makes them shed crystal shells

Shattering and avalanching on the snow-crust—

Such heaps of broken glass to sweep away

You'd think the inner dome of heaven had fallen.

They are dragged to the withered bracken by the load,

And they seem not to break; though once they are bowed

So low for long, they never right themselves:

You may see their trunks arching in the woods

Years afterwards, trailing their leaves on the ground

Like girls on hands and knees that throw their hair

Before them over their heads to dry in the sun.

But I was going to say when Truth broke in

With all her matter-of-fact about the ice-storm

I should prefer to have some boy bend them

As he went out and in to fetch the cows—

Some boy too far from town to learn baseball,

Whose only play was what he found himself,

Summer or winter, and could play alone.

One by one he subdued his father's trees

By riding them down over and over again

Until he took the stiffness out of them,

And not one but hung limp, not one was left

For him to conquer. He learned all there was

To learn about not launching out too soon

And so not carrying the tree away

Clear to the ground. He always kept his poise

To the top branches, climbing carefully

With the same pains you use to fill a cup

Up to the brim, and even above the brim.

Then he flung outward, feet first, with a swish,

Kicking his way down through the air to the ground.

So was I once myself a swinger of birches.

And so I dream of going back to be.

It’s when I’m weary of considerations,

And life is too much like a pathless wood

Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs

Broken across it, and one eye is weeping

From a twig’s having lashed across it open.

I'd like to get away from earth awhile

And then come back to it and begin over.

May no fate willfully misunderstand me

And half grant what I wish and snatch me away

Not to return. Earth’s the right place for love:

I don’t know where it's likely to go better.

I'd like to go by climbing a birch tree,

And climb black branches up a snow-white trunk

Toward heaven, till the tree could bear no more,

But dipped its top and set me down again.

That would be good both going and coming back.

One could do worse than be a swinger of birches.

I don’t think I cried, in the hearing. But in the remembering I always want to.

Please memorize poetry. Please recite it when you are moved to. Some folk might think it pretentious. But some people might have it etched in their bones thereafter for the length of their days.

i wish it was more common to memorize and recite poetry. i wish it wasn’t pretentious. i think it’d be nice for most ppl to have a favorite poem they know off the top of their head and even normal to know a few

[marcholasmoth]

OSRR: 3691

today was a decent day.

last night mom and i packed my suitcase for my trip, so today was just getting the last few things together before going. i also helped chelsea pack their stuff for their trip that's coming up. it's funny - mom got back on saturday, i left sunday, i get back tuesday, chels and james leave wednesday. there's one day of overlap before someone else leaves.

it's just funny to me.

i was sad, however, to discover that the jamba juice was closed today at the airport. although i probably should've expected that, since it was a sunday. i keep forgetting that detail.

but this hotel is the one i stayed at with my family when my sister and i were little. chels and mom were sick the whole time and so i got to go adventuring with dad. the few things i remember about it have more of a dream-like feel to them, more than a memory.

of course, they've redone the place in the 23 years in between my stays here.

but still. it's cool.

i ended up ordering doordash for dinner from tgi fridays and rita's because i needed substantial food and i wanted italian ice. but i messed up. i didn't eat the italian ice as soon as i got it.

i was in the middle of ironing stuff so they'd be ready for tomorrow. but i'm prepared for tomorrow as much as i can be.

also the people who sat by me on the flight today were really nice! they were up for a friend's wedding at mount monadnock, so that was a joyful occasion. they were really nice to talk to and they were funny and we shared the same brain cell for a few minutes there. we definitely live on the same corner of the internet.

one thing about marriotts is that they have irons in their rooms. my tub drips, but i didn't have to call about an iron.

i'll have to be sure to watch for people and the environment in my interviews. mom reminded me that this isn't just their chance to see if they like who i am - it's my chance to see if i like them.

so that'll be good.

after eating dinner i sat and sewed up a large portion of the slit in my favorite dark blue dress. that way i don't show my entire leg to whoever is doing my interview on tuesday lol.

i texted joel and my mom today and told them about the progress and how it is here. i also called my mom so i could show her my room. it's small, but it's got a sofa! a sofa where i can cross my legs and sit on it like a kindergartener on the floor. it's delightful. and comfy.

breakfast comes early tomorrow but it is what it is.

and yes, i did start my period today. i have all of my painkillers for that.

[garudabluffs]

Hike the Robert Frost Trail on National Trails Day June 01,2024

"This 3-hour hike will take you to the summit of Bare Mountain (elevation: 1,014 feet) and Mount Hitchcock (elevation: 1,002 feet) in Amherst. Bare Mountain is a prominent peak of the Mount Holyoke Range, and part of the greater Metacomet Ridge that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. Rising steeply from the Connecticut River Valley, its bald summit offers sweeping views.

You’ll be guided by Kestrel Land Trust’s new Land Steward, Kerri Goldfuss, who will lead the 3.6-mile loop hike that includes a newly improved section of the Robert Frost Trail as well as the New England Trail (historically known as the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, and now designated as a National Scenic Trail). Meet new people or bring a friend and get your blood flowing during this “peak” experience, which also commemorates the 150th anniversary of Robert Frost’s birth (March 26, 1874).

The 42-mile Robert Frost Trail (RFT) winds through the heart of Kestrel Land Trust’s service area east of the Connecticut River. Kestrel’s team is partnering with the Appalachian Mountain Club, the MA Department Conservation & Recreation, and other community members to improve and maintain this beloved regional long-distance trail."

READ MORE https://www.kestreltrust.org/calendar/hiking-the-robert-frost-trail-on-national-trails-day/

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file: Abbott Handerson Thayer - Mount Monadnock - 1979.16 - Fogg Museum.jpg

[ncdayhiker]

#7 - Hanging Rock State Park - 5/6/2023

Stokes County / 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016/ GPS: 36.4119, -80.2541 ..... PARK MAP

Fast Facts: 30 miles north of Winston Salem, this 9,011-acre state park is slightly west of Danbury NC, the county seat of Stokes County. It's located in the Sauratown Mountain range made up of monadnocks that are separated by the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. The highest point in this state park as well as the aforementioned range is Moore's Knob which rises to 2,759 feet above sea level. In 1936, the first 3,096 acres were donated to establish the park. Additional land acquisitions in the 1970s added the Lower Cascades and the infamous Tory's Den, a rock outcropping rumored to hide British Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. A final land acquisition in 2000 added the Flat Shoals Mountain. The Hanging Rock State Park Bathhouse was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1991.

Trail(s): Moores Wall Loop Trail - 4.86 miles / 2:20:31 - AllTrails + Strava

Hike Buddies: Dave Townsend

Hike Conditions: sunny, mid 50s at the start.

Comments: Located about 97 miles from the house, it took us about 1 hour 30 min to get there. I picked Dave up just after 7a and we were on the trail just after 8:30a. Dave purposely carried a heavy pack as he was/is in training for a massive 4-day, 54 mile hike in Glacier National Park this coming August with daughter Annabelle. Our hike started behind the stone bathhouse next to the lake parking lot and we opted to go left (clockwise) which elongated the elevation gain but made it more manageable. The first part of the loop was compact and carved through dense patches of rhododendron which helped shape the trail. This was pretty neat. About 1.5 miles into the hike, the terrain turned very rocky as we started making our ascent to Moores Knob. We went off path once or twice making it a little more interesting, but quickly found our way back to the trail. Somewhere between mile 2.5 and 3 we reached the pinnacle and climbed up Lookout Tower, a former fire tower where we were treated to a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding areas (Dan River basin and Virginia to the North, Winston Salem to the South, Hanging Rock Mountain and Greensboro to the East and Pilot Mountain, Elk Knob, Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell (120 mi) to the West - picture 4). We took in the scenery for a bit before leaving and descending the 684 stone steps of the “endless staircase.�� We were off the trail and back to our car shortly before 11:30. We finished with lunch at River Rock Cafe in Danbury before making the return trip home.

[findamericanrentals]

Mount Agamenticus is a 692 ft high monadnock in the town of York, Maine. The area surrounding the summit is a park reservation which provides habitat for wildlife and a venue for recreation.

[outdoorbravos]

Best White Mountain Hikes

The White Mountains of New Hampshire offer some of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in the United States. From high peaks to beautiful waterfalls, there's a hike for every level of hiker. In this article, we'll explore some of the best White Mountain hikes for you to consider on your next trip.

Mount Washington: Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The hike to the summit is challenging, but there are several routes available to accommodate different levels of hikers. The Tuckerman Ravine trail is a popular route, offering beautiful views of the ravine along the way.

Franconia Ridge: The Franconia Ridge is a spectacular hike that includes three peaks: Little Haystack, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Lafayette. The hike is challenging but offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The trail can be accessed from either the Falling Waters or Old Bridle Path trailheads.

Arethusa Falls: Arethusa Falls is a stunning 160-foot waterfall located in Crawford Notch State Park. The hike to the falls is moderate and takes about 1.5 hours round trip. Along the way, hikers will enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding forest and streams.

Mount Chocorua: Mount Chocorua is a moderate hike that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. The hike to the summit takes about 4-5 hours round trip and includes some steep sections. The summit offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including Lake Winnipesaukee.

Mount Monadnock: Mount Monadnock is a popular hiking destination and is considered one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world. The hike to the summit is moderate and takes about 3-4 hours round trip. The summit offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and lakes.

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Pretzel and Beer.

[oliviously]

Mount Monadnock 2021

[luckyleftylanc3]

Went hiking with my cousin today in New Hampshire. Very much needed

[exploramore]

some old ones from monadnock back before I knew how my new camera worked

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