tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post7368169693455032594..comments2024-03-24T14:10:13.944-04:00Comments on 1HappyHiker: Squam Lake: 5-Finger Point and Eagle Cliff1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-6196139294384879272018-10-15T10:27:15.744-04:002018-10-15T10:27:15.744-04:00Thank you Elaine and Chris for taking a moment to ...Thank you Elaine and Chris for taking a moment to post your comments to my blog. It is always so nice to get feedback.<br /><br />Also, I am delighted to know that you had a wonderful experience at 5-Finger Point, and that you enjoyed your visit to our little town of Bethlehem.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-79388894086478786012018-10-14T21:47:30.303-04:002018-10-14T21:47:30.303-04:00I realise this comment might come out of the blue ...I realise this comment might come out of the blue ... with your original post almost forgotten ... but I saw your post and my husband and I hiked both trails today on an afternoon as beautiful as yours, almost 5 years later. Just to let you know we also visited Bethlehem and thought the painted benches very cute. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Best wishes Elaine & Chris from EnglandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557275598168195431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-44614831268577690832012-10-23T20:41:40.833-04:002012-10-23T20:41:40.833-04:00Thank you Hiking Lady for your very generous comme...Thank you Hiking Lady for your very generous comments! As you correctly state, there are indeed “lots of gems” in the Lakes Region for hiking opportunities. And, as I’m sure you know, Squam Lake is just one of many such places. I'm feeling the need to get back down to that area more often! <br /><br />John <br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-35994966619865096082012-10-23T16:38:06.071-04:002012-10-23T16:38:06.071-04:00Those are some beautiful pics! I mtn biked Five Fi...Those are some beautiful pics! I mtn biked Five Finger Point years ago, and did on a separate date did the Eagle Cliff and thought it was a great short hike with awesome views. Great trip report!! Glad to see your exploring the Lakes Region Area! Lots of gems here!<br /><br />Hiking LadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-30712184655266775362012-10-22T20:21:37.145-04:002012-10-22T20:21:37.145-04:00Hi Rita, as you say, "Squam Lake is beautiful...Hi Rita, as you say, "Squam Lake is beautiful!"<br /><br />As you might recall, the classic 1981 film entitled "On Golden Pond" was filmed at Squam Lake. As stated in Yankee Magazine, "When the movie makers went looking for a place to be Golden Pond, they found everything they wanted right here.”<br /><br />John 1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-90140728281004904662012-10-22T00:05:01.618-04:002012-10-22T00:05:01.618-04:00Squam Lake is beautiful!
Thanks for sharing the...Squam Lake is beautiful! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing these gorgeous autumn scenes, John.<br /><br />Rita<br />P.S. Center Sandwich? What a great name for a town!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-59181368957488305512012-10-20T09:50:08.812-04:002012-10-20T09:50:08.812-04:00Hi Summerset,
You are so right about “beauty is a...Hi Summerset,<br /><br />You are so right about “beauty is all around us”. One of my favorite blogs is named “Spicebush Log” at http://spicebush.blogspot.com/. Here the author Ellen Snyder hones in on the beauty of even the smallest things in nature, such as a leaf, a caterpillar, etc. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind words about the Squam Lake photos, and thanks for posting your comments.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-2660554794050500422012-10-20T09:49:18.503-04:002012-10-20T09:49:18.503-04:00Andrew, it’s terrific to read that my blog provide...Andrew, it’s terrific to read that my blog provided you with a new option for some pleasant strolls. If anything, I’m merely returning the favor! Many of your blogs (http://wildernesswebb.wordpress.com/) describing yours and Lindsay’s adventures off the beaten path have provided me with new ideas for hikes. <br /><br />Regarding your assessment of Squam Lake, I think your description is perfect. It truly is a special place for all the reasons you outlined.<br /><br />Thanks for posting your comments and thoughts!<br /><br />John <br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-81329330898994888562012-10-20T08:16:35.732-04:002012-10-20T08:16:35.732-04:00Yes, we do have some nice color down here in our n...Yes, we do have some nice color down here in our neck of the woods! It is easy to forget that beauty is all around us, not just a few hours drive away. Lovely photos as always.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-46793001880248488702012-10-20T07:55:40.116-04:002012-10-20T07:55:40.116-04:00Hmm, Lindsay stays at her mother's in Meredith...Hmm, Lindsay stays at her mother's in Meredith mid-week to be closer to work, but for some reason we never steered towards this trail. Looks like we have a new option for a pleasant stroll- thanks!<br /><br />I must say that I have always considered Squam as a really special lake as far as the scenery goes. The lake holds special for many people for so many different reasons; whether loons, boating, a family camp history, golden movies, etc. But every time I lay my eyes on this lake and surrounding landscape, I am struck by the sheer beauty of what amounts to a perfect balance of significant hills descending right to waters edge, island hills, ledges, coves, secret channels, and a backdrop of White Hills.<br /><br />It's hard to take in all of the beauty there except to get on some close high ground.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-69034682399103411252012-10-19T20:36:43.836-04:002012-10-19T20:36:43.836-04:00Hi Dolores,
Eagle Cliff is a fantastic destinatio...Hi Dolores,<br /><br />Eagle Cliff is a fantastic destination in the Lakes Region . . . at least in my opinion! However, as I indicated in my Blog, it’s an extremely short hike of only about 20 minutes (one-way). So, as you likely already know, you’ll probably want to plan on continuing onward to Red Hill, and/or including some other hike(s) in that general vicinity.<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to post a reply!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-61568370771852332212012-10-19T20:29:08.322-04:002012-10-19T20:29:08.322-04:00And thank you Owen for taking time to post a reply...And thank you Owen for taking time to post a reply! I know that responding to Blogs can be cumbersome with the hurdles of entering the fuzzy number and letter combinations that are required to prevent spammers from posting inappropriate content.<br /><br />It’s terrific to read that you liked the photos. As you know, I shoot exclusively with a cheap “point and shoot” camera. Without question, better images could be obtained with a better camera! However, my goal is merely to give a general idea of sights to be seen at the various locations where I hike.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comments,<br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-20748702672569673322012-10-19T20:16:57.746-04:002012-10-19T20:16:57.746-04:00Want to check out Eagle Cliff, John!Want to check out Eagle Cliff, John!Peppersasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505094861539083219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-41716407275833474892012-10-19T18:02:36.575-04:002012-10-19T18:02:36.575-04:00Some truly fine photographs. Thanks John!Some truly fine photographs. Thanks John!OPW5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/16357305308336993105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-35754035584667769282012-10-19T12:59:46.414-04:002012-10-19T12:59:46.414-04:00Well Salty, you and others have made a “believer” ...Well Salty, you and others have made a “believer” out of me as to the location of the church steeple. I’m now a faithful follower of those who believe that the steeple belongs to the church located on Church Street in Center Sandwich! :)<br /><br />Thanks for posting your response . . . very much appreciated!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-51288108626172148102012-10-19T12:48:17.893-04:002012-10-19T12:48:17.893-04:00John, I *believe* that's the church on (go fig...John, I *believe* that's the church on (go figure) Church St. in Center Sandwich. Looks further away in your picture, but it lines up perfectly.Saltynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-22206522147493518182012-10-19T12:46:57.079-04:002012-10-19T12:46:57.079-04:00Thanks Steve!
You are so right about the Eagle Cl...Thanks Steve!<br /><br />You are so right about the Eagle Cliff hike providing a big bang for the buck! As mentioned in my Blog, it was my first visit there, and I was duly impressed! In many ways, I sort of prefer that viewpoint to the more popular ledges on West Rattlesnake.<br /><br />Regarding the church steeple, thank you for taking time to evaluate and post a response. Your assessment as to its location is in agreement with that of Ed Parsons, plus a few other folks who sent e-mails to me. <br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541721184143597039.post-56614430678480123212012-10-19T11:14:55.388-04:002012-10-19T11:14:55.388-04:00Wow, lots of beautiful photos, John! Good thinking...Wow, lots of beautiful photos, John! Good thinking to head down to the Lakes Region for some late foliage. Those are two great short hikes. Eagle Cliff sure gives you a big bang for the buck! The steeple looks like it might be in the town of Sandwich, perhaps Center Sandwich?<br /><br />SteveSteve Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403760631302934834noreply@blogger.com