tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post2327341539621989281..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: Mt. Willard's Less-Visited East Side1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-17446855051916034932013-05-14T08:56:21.708-04:002013-05-14T08:56:21.708-04:00Yup! I know that ‘rolling eyes’ look! :-)Yup! I know that ‘rolling eyes’ look! :-)1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-35260646366801891702013-05-14T05:10:15.750-04:002013-05-14T05:10:15.750-04:00Did not mention it initially but we did turn aroun...Did not mention it initially but we did turn around before reaching Hitchcock Flume. And once out, got the rolling eyes look form the girl friend. :)JustJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657236449099527872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-25864682745186840472013-05-13T20:16:19.671-04:002013-05-13T20:16:19.671-04:00Hey Joe . . . yes that little trek down (and back ...Hey Joe . . . yes that little trek down (and back up) the Hitchcock Flume Spur Trail is a bit tricky. And, for those who dislike something that is akin to a bushwhack, then it can be downright miserable! :-)<br /><br />As to why the trail is no longer maintained, I suspect that (just as you suggest) it’s for safety reasons. It appears to be a spot that is pretty unforgiving if you make a misstep!<br /><br />Your comments are most appreciated. Thank you!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-1450888900420455542013-05-13T20:14:27.154-04:002013-05-13T20:14:27.154-04:00Hi Rita,
Yes, for certain, snowmelt plays a big r...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Yes, for certain, snowmelt plays a big role for our cascades here in the mountains of NH. We do have our “seasonal cascades” which primarily flow only at times of high water, such as Springtime during snowmelt. But, we also have some cascades that flow year round, albeit less impressive at times of dry weather. For the two cascades featured in this blog report, Silver Cascade usually has some flow for most of the year, whereas Flume Cascade is not nearly as robust, and it can go nearly dry.<br /><br />Thank you for reading my report and posting your comments and questions.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-37208952201969925192013-05-13T16:48:09.674-04:002013-05-13T16:48:09.674-04:00Interesting little adventure John. My better half ...Interesting little adventure John. My better half and myself headed down the old spur a few years ago. I thought I could see Hitchcock Flume from below once and wanted to check it out. She's not into bushwhacking at all and as you mentioned that's basically what it is now. So with her not enjoying it, the fact I realized what you mentioned. We're pushing through these thick woods to a potential quick route down.<br /><br />Possibly why it's no longer maintained? First, or rather, last steps a doozy. JustJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657236449099527872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-10440359101924651152013-05-13T15:08:47.983-04:002013-05-13T15:08:47.983-04:00I liked the zoomed view of these two cascades. Im...I liked the zoomed view of these two cascades. Impressive. <br />Here in the west, when water cascades down a mountain it's usually from snowmelt—and when the snow is finished melting, the cascade is finished flowing! <br />Is that the case with these two cascades?<br /><br />Interesting post, John. Even with the deteriorating weather!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.com