When you're in the area of Lincoln/Woodstock, NH
and you simply want a 20 minute (round-trip) hike, then the Fay State Forest is
something to consider. It provides impressive views for minimal effort!
The next three snapshots provide samples of what can be seen from a
logging cut at the top of a small hill at this location.
Peaks along the Franconia Ridge |
Looking eastward at peaks along Kancamagus Highway corridor (Loon Mtn ski slopes on right) |
Just the very top of snow-capped Mt. Moosilauke (slightly right of center) |
For anyone who is unfamiliar with Fay State Forest, it's
located on Rt. 3 about midway between I-93's Exit 33 and Exit 32. There's year-round parking on the east side
of Rt. 3 at the Fay Wayside Area (see Google Earth image below). Regarding the spot labeled on this image as
"Probable Path", it simply denotes where I suspect there is a pathway
directly across from the Fay Wayside Area.
But due to the groundcover of snow, it wasn't immediately obvious. So, to avoid encountering some unseen hazard,
I simply walked a few hundred feet southward on Rt. 3 to the spot labeled as
"Definite Path".
Google Earth image showing viewpoint and other features associated with Fay State Forest |
Further regarding the pathways leading to the
viewpoint shown on the above map, please understand that there are no trail signs,
and no trail blazing.
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Hi,
ReplyDeleteI´ve been in New England 2011. I adored this area so much. I hope I will have the opportunity to visit your homecountry again in near future. I like your small hikes very much. Many greetings from Germany...Rosi
Hi Rosi,
DeleteThank you for taking time to post such a nice comment to my Blog!
I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy another visit to New England in the near future.
John