[hiking] Holt's Ledge

Went up Holt's Ledge on Sunday. Most of my hikes have been either short or not too steep. While this one was still short (just over 2 miles), it's the steepest one I've done this year, gaining > 1000 feet. Not too impressive but it's a start. My goal is to do Franconia Notch by the end of the summer, which will be an elevation gain of > 3800 feet.

Anyway, Holt's Ledge was good. Not too muddy. You follow the Appalachian Trail up to fine views and, yes, a precipitous ledge.



I loved these branches:



The view was awesome:







At the top is one of Dartmouth Skiway's lifts. And there was still snow at the top!



The walk back down was easy (but muddy) down one of the Skiway's trails:



After hiking two days in a row, I'm a little limpy. I'm actually glad it's supposed to be a rainy week. I can stay inside and knit.