tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post4668849207189676455..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: A Short Gallop to White Horse Ledge1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-42124172472409548172011-11-15T06:26:31.520-05:002011-11-15T06:26:31.520-05:00Very interesting hike, and yes, the last bit of fa...Very interesting hike, and yes, the last bit of fall color was a nice bonus!Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-20293907293803482202011-11-14T17:02:01.652-05:002011-11-14T17:02:01.652-05:00Hi Rita . . . thanks for your comments!
Won’t b...Hi Rita . . . thanks for your comments! <br /><br />Won’t be long now before autumn’s full spectrum of color will be replaced by stunning shades of white! And that’s okay. There’ll still be plenty of small things in the natural world to photograph. Mother Nature sees to that! ;-)<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-6872706625547218632011-11-14T15:37:10.009-05:002011-11-14T15:37:10.009-05:00Looks like another great New England jaunt! I lov...Looks like another great New England jaunt! I love those rocks. Also love those photos of the color at your feet. Many people only take the "big picture" shots and forget about the beauty of all the small things in the natural world.<br />RitaOne Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-6402477792785101052011-11-14T11:25:50.289-05:002011-11-14T11:25:50.289-05:00John - Thanks for the potential dog-friendly route...John - Thanks for the potential dog-friendly route!Ellen Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158932570826154360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-88507714912217295442011-11-12T20:59:59.846-05:002011-11-12T20:59:59.846-05:00Thank you Jenny for such a thoughtful response!
J...Thank you Jenny for such a thoughtful response!<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-48417919845948945872011-11-12T18:31:05.763-05:002011-11-12T18:31:05.763-05:00Beautiful photos. I haven't been looking at th...Beautiful photos. I haven't been looking at the Obs forums for a while, so it wasn't until today that I discovered you had a blog. Looks great--congratulations!Jenny Bennetthttp://streamsandforests.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-80890883983406085732011-11-12T09:08:20.689-05:002011-11-12T09:08:20.689-05:00Thanks Ellen!
Hmmm! Regarding Kodi, it might be...Thanks Ellen! <br /><br />Hmmm! Regarding Kodi, it might be a bit roundabout and convoluted, but perhaps you could consider at least paying a visit to the White Horse Ledge viewpoint. You could take the Moat Mtn Trail + Red Ridge Trail to hook up with the Red Ridge Link Trail, and then hike just a short distance on the White Horse Ledge Trail to the viewpoint. Looking at a map, it appears that the viewpoint itself is about 200 feet inside the boundary of the State Park. So, you’d need to use your judgment as to whether to allow Kodi to “trespass” those few feet, or take turns visiting the viewpoint while one stays back a few feet with Kodi.<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-44248207153242251172011-11-12T08:01:56.118-05:002011-11-12T08:01:56.118-05:00Great story and photos of your hike as always John...Great story and photos of your hike as always John. We too haven't done those trails, although it is on our list, especially after your post. One problem for us might be that the state park doesn't allow dogs. Kodi wouldn't want to miss a single hike :)Ellen Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158932570826154360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-40134630108708737472011-11-11T21:47:21.310-05:002011-11-11T21:47:21.310-05:00Yeah, John. It was many many years ago, when I sti...Yeah, John. It was many many years ago, when I still did that kind of thing. Nowadays I'd be more than happy to walk the route you did instead. Eventually I just need to visit every trail in the Whites because it seems all of them are pretty great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645865490952231444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-2342084968345463282011-11-11T17:45:57.771-05:002011-11-11T17:45:57.771-05:00Ryan . . . your kind words are appreciated!
Hmm...Ryan . . . your kind words are appreciated! <br /><br />Hmmm! Judging from your comment, I'd say that you've paid a visit to Cathedral Ledge via a route different from mine. Shall we say that it was a bit more vertical in nature? :-)<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-66031589195273520682011-11-11T17:39:17.973-05:002011-11-11T17:39:17.973-05:00Hey Karl . . . many thanks for posting your commen...Hey Karl . . . many thanks for posting your comments! <br /><br />I can relate to what you said about not having a yearning to explore a particular area, and then have my mind changed by a trip report that I’ve read. One of the many wonderful things about blogs and hiking forums is the sharing of information. Perhaps you would agree that there is usually something to glean from nearly every report that is written. The biggest problem is trying to find time to read them all in a manner that does them justice!<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-32402597806155335722011-11-11T16:54:27.278-05:002011-11-11T16:54:27.278-05:00Hi John,
Very nice trip report. It's honestly...Hi John,<br /><br />Very nice trip report. It's honestly not an area that I have ever had a yearning to explore, but you have changed that. Starting at the top of Cathedral Ledge is a really good idea. I'm glad you captured all the color you did at this late date. Pretty impressive!<br /><br />I really love how the ledge on Cathedral Ledge, almost makes a right-angle over the edge from the top. The rock almost comes to a corner. Most ledges you see are rounded off. I think this one is unique for that reason.<br /><br />Well done!<br />KarlKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872637235573785618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-10768755735581155972011-11-11T16:32:19.334-05:002011-11-11T16:32:19.334-05:00Another fine one, John! I haven't hiked the Mo...Another fine one, John! I haven't hiked the Moats area, but I've been to Cathedral once... it feels a lot taller when you're climbing the rock face :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645865490952231444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-53319112318286504322011-11-10T23:12:56.455-05:002011-11-10T23:12:56.455-05:00Thanks Chris!
Yes, there certainly is a mish-ma...Thanks Chris! <br /><br />Yes, there certainly is a mish-mash of trails on top of Cathedral Ledge. When I was there, I met an apprehensive husband/wife from PA who came up to me and asked how to get back to the parking lot!! Apparently they had become completely befuddled by all the side trails. On a previous visit to Cathedral Ledge, I had another unusual experience. I met Matt Noyes (the weatherman from NECN-TV). He wasn’t lost! <br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-72244127273163692652011-11-10T22:24:57.424-05:002011-11-10T22:24:57.424-05:00Nice, John! I haven't been on White Horse Led...Nice, John! I haven't been on White Horse Ledge since a Moat traverse a few years back. I remember having a difficult time finding the trail from the summit of Cathedral, as there were many herd paths and no signs at the time - first trail sign I saw was at the Red Ridge Link intersection.<br /><br />Love the colors! I would not have expected that since the trees are bare here at home. Wednesday was a nice treat for a November day.NeoAkelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780444851250977133noreply@blogger.com