Looking north
Again starting from App Gap, but this time hiking Long Trail south. The trail climbed steeply out of the gap and as I approached Theron Dean Shelter, I had the option of going there through the Dean Cave. Of course that is what most people would do. It was a narrow crack in the rock. That was easy. However, then one must climb up a rock, proceed out a precipice and leap to another rock. You might decline that if you had a full pack.
"Providence, Rhode Island". It must have been a nightmare
From here the trail was easier as it ascended to Stark's Nest, now park of Mad River Glen Ski Resort. I kept wondering why I was encountering so many people on the trail who didn't resemble hikers. The chairlift was operating today and bringing folks to the top. The views from here were spectacular. I could see Mt Washington and the Whites to the east. You could also get a glimpse of Lake Champlain and Mt Marcy and the Adirondacks to the west.
The shelter was available for LT hikers to overnight in. there were two notes on the wall about this "Providence, Rhode Island" incident.
Mad River Glen's complimentary shelter
Heading back down, I passed many hikers out on this nice Saturday afternoon. Quite a few had backpacks on.
Easy way up
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